best aquarium controller for your money?

[brandenwolf]

I'v been looking for something under 300 new or used but I'v just been wondering whats the best out there that includes a temp and PH prob

 

[lakeviewink]

The reef angel comes with ph and temp I think. Two different prices for memory capacity but both under $300.

 

[.Marshall]

Just spend the money and get an Apex Lite, it is so worth it.

 

[brandenwolf]

I'v been looking at the Apex lite thinking about biting the bullet with it just wanna know my options before I make the jump!

 

[Tinola]

If you like convenience, Apex. If you like customizability, Reef Angel.

 

[divewsharks]

apex works fantastic, easy to program, and customer support is great.

 

[Loki]

I have a reef keeper. When I was looking around I was leaning towards apex because of the text and the being able to control it from my phone. I just couldn't pay the price difference for the different options. So I went with a reef keeper lite which has done everything's ant it to and then some. I have been impressed. I forget exactly what I paid for it (maybe $300ish) but I got it with the sl1, two pc4's (8 outlets), temp probe, and ph probe. I have since got another RKL to keep just for my hospital tank.

 

[Diesel]

We did a group buy and had a full blown Apex advanced for a little over $300.
Apex is the best, hardly and problems and a awesome customer service if you need it.

 

[brandenwolf]

I'v taken a look at the Reefkeeper lite but everything just seems to overlap when you buy an expansion seems to me you're paying for half of what you already own

 

[Loki]

An expansion? You mean from the lites to the elite?

The biggest difference between the two is that the lite can control 4 modules (pc4,sl1,net) and the elite can controll 256. That is why I went with the lite. I am currently running three (two pc4 and one SL1) I do have stuff that is not plugged into it but that with one more pc4 it would handle everything.

 

[Lninwa]

how do I find others to do a group buy? I don't know any people to do this with

 

[Reef Breeders Verified Sponsor]

Apex jr, $150, $250 with the screen, I don't know if it comes with a ph port, but I know it does temp. Reef angel looks pretty great too.

 

[Loki]

how do I find others to do a group buy? I don't know any people to do this with

There is currently one going for bulk reef supply. I'm not sure if you will save anything on a controller.

Here is the link.

https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/showthread.php?t=88632

 

[brandenwolf]

after rereading a lot of things and 7 hours on the computer today I think the reefkeeper lite L3 plus is my best bet 8 power outlets plenty of probes for $270 shipped! Reef Keeper Lite L3 - Digital Aquatics - English

 

[Steelerfan747]

+1 for the Apex. I have one and love it. Has made my life a lot easier

 

[Fatman]

If you like to work computers you'll be very happy with a Reef Angel. I just got one and have it running the tank. No matter where I am I can control it. The programmers there have made it do amazing things. If you want a plug and play unit, get an Apex.

 

[ckozma]

+1 for Apex. It is totally worth it.