Ecotech reeflink or apex wxm?

[rbraunberger]

I agree...I have the same set up with WXM and the ReefLink....NEVER touch the Reeflink....save your money for a nice coral or fish

 

[Kungpaoshizi]

The WXM is trash. It works, minimally.
After complaining on the forums for 2 years, the vp of sales finally said they're not adding other functionality to it. So the standard features you get with the reeflink, at 25$ less, you'll never see with the wxm. Of course Neptune customer service felt fine lying to me for 2 years continually saying 'we're working on it'. But I guess we're not here to discuss the morals of companies.

 

[Raddock]

I'm considering this same issue. It seems that most of the responses suggest that the WXM module is superior to Reeflink. Two users seem to feel strongly that WXM is inferior with little objective data. Would anyone with experience with both like to expand on the issues?

 

[TheHarold]

Litterally i think every single person in the thread run the vectra along with an apex but me lol maybe they can give you some ideas to decide on. Personally i would go with the wxm, im pretty sure you can calibrate the vectra and access the feed mode (slowdown) on the controller. If you want to use the vectra at different speeds throught the day, you would always be adjusting the redsea overflow valve(witch is pretty sweet and silent). Theres tons of pros and cons but r2r has alot of info on both the reeflink and wxm , hopefully it could be of help

Cheap Jebao DCT pumps are nothing to be scoffed at! :lol:

 

[zoomonster]

+1 on the WXM. Set the pump speed and forget about it except on/off for feed. As far as WXM that's one piece of Apex gear I have never had an issue with. It just works and Apex wizard has all the programmability you need for Vortechs. Can't speak to Radions as I use Kessils. I would not say WXM wireless interface to Apex is superior to Reeflink but rather redundant and unecessary. Better to have one controller that handles everything vs. spending the money on a hodgepodge of controllers.

 

[Kungpaoshizi]

I'm considering this same issue. It seems that most of the responses suggest that the WXM module is superior to Reeflink. Two users seem to feel strongly that WXM is inferior with little objective data. Would anyone with experience with both like to expand on the issues?

*edit
Oh, and after using the reeflink, since you ask 'if anyone with experience with both.....'.

After using the reeflink, stuff works, and I can use the features for the radion and vortech that was advertised.

 

[feh]

Feh.. Since you unlinked your radions from apex.. How do you control???

USB with a laptop. Old question, but I've been busy. No problems since. I've not bothered to risk it. I work in the IT field and a production box is a production box. Whatever makes it work and up time is everything especially in this hobby. I know enough to reverse engineer it, but I don't want to spend the time. I do have one thing I wish you guys would address. I miss the my Vortechs. Thick glass small pump. It's 1/2" glass rimless and only 24x24x20. I can't do 2x MP40 to make that work nice. One wasn't enough without sand storm.

 

[Oberst Oswald]

I have both and prefer the Reeflink.

 

[Johnny Anderson]

Can someone assist me in connecting MP40QD to my WXM/2016 APEX? or send me a link to a video that explains the process. I have a reeflink that I am only using for my vectra's. I would really appreciate some help to connect and control my 40's with the APEX. Also, I have 4 XR30 pros that are already connected, if that matters.