Help with apex going into the future

[Pridedcloth3]

As of today I decided to add a apex system to my 45g reef. So far I decided to start with the Jr base and plan to expand it to the full bang over the year with that being the only way I can justify what I'll be spending what the end total would be to the wife. Just wondering what would be the best order of implementing upgrades? I have a full system of cheap stuff currently which is going to be replaced as I go. Just wanna hear you guy's opinions on how I should go about it.

 

[blaxsun]

Apex, EB832, DOS, Trident, FMM...

 

[Dburr1014]

As of today I decided to add a apex system to my 45g reef. So far I decided to start with the Jr base and plan to expand it to the full bang over the year with that being the only way I can justify what I'll be spending what the end total would be to the wife. Just wondering what would be the best order of implementing upgrades? I have a full system of cheap stuff currently which is going to be replaced as I go. Just wanna hear you guy's opinions on how I should go about it.

I started with the EL and (2) eb832.
Added a dos last year for awc and (2) wav.
I had already the tunze ato.
Trident is expensive unless you want that to help with your dosing and testing.
I just have Hanna checkers for testing. I can't justify the price of the trident yet if ever.

 

[Pridedcloth3]

Apex, EB832, DOS, Trident, FMM...

That's close to what I was personally thinking. The EB832, how's the battery backup? Can it handle flow pumps and a 300w heater for at least 10 hours? When i say flow pump I only have one nero 3 that for the most part stays 60% or lower

 

[Pridedcloth3]

I started with the EL and (2) eb832.
Added a dos last year for awc and (2) wav.
I had already the tunze ato.
Trident is expensive unless you want that to help with your dosing and testing.
I just have Hanna checkers for testing. I can't justify the price of the trident yet if ever.

I have hannah tested and even have the new monitor that I wouldn't recommend. If like to eventually get a trident but that'll probably be if I can find one second hand. Have you had a chance to see how long the battery in the eb832 lasts ballpark?

 

[bushdoc]

Apex as a monitor and basic controller is OK, but I was not impressed with DOS. Other peripherals are also overrated and not a first quality, besides most of dosing pumps come with their own apps. I also prefer Tunze for ATO.

 

[Dburr1014]

I have hannah tested and even have the new monitor that I wouldn't recommend. If like to eventually get a trident but that'll probably be if I can find one second hand. Have you had a chance to see how long the battery in the eb832 lasts ballpark?

The battery in the eb832?
Not following.
It's not a battery and doesn't have a battery.

 

[blaxsun]

That's close to what I was personally thinking. The EB832, how's the battery backup? Can it handle flow pumps and a 300w heater for at least 10 hours? When i say flow pump I only have one nero 3 that for the most part stays 60% or lower

There's no battery backup with the EB832 - but I'd probably look at something like the EcoTech, IceCap or an APS UPS unit for your powerheads (I probably wouldn't worry about your return pump or heaters on backup).

 

[Pridedcloth3]

My mistake I was

There's no battery backup with the EB832 - but I'd probably look at something like the EcoTech, IceCap or an APS UPS unit for your powerheads (I probably wouldn't worry about your return pump or heaters on backup).

I must've gotten something wrong. Though i read something on that.

 

[Pridedcloth3]

The battery in the eb832?
Not following.
It's not a battery and doesn't have a battery.

On i must've read something wrong when I was looking at them

 

[Pridedcloth3]

Apex as a monitor and basic controller is OK, but I was not impressed with DOS. Other peripherals are also overrated and not a first quality, besides most of dosing pumps come with their own apps. I also prefer Tunze for ATO.

OK, that's pretty much all I would need it for. I don't plan on any reactors or anything on that level for a while. Just looking to have the basic routine covered with minimal effort