HYDROS Aquarium Controller - MACNA'19

doodledreads · Sep 3, 2019

Saw this new controller at the CoralVue booth at MACNA and wanted to see if anyone else excited about it. It comes in two versions and seem to be quite affordable compared to current controllers on the market. It also seem to use smart plugs to control outlets which is nice. The smaller version was around 200 and comes with pH and temp controller, the bigger version was 400. Was told it was set to release in Q1 2020

Anyway, I hope to give it a try along with the HYDROS waveengine for my next tank

Update: Official announcement - https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/m...trol-2-and-control-4-make-their-debut.644835/

Update: Official Prices

1mbrews8 · Sep 3, 2019

I liked all the lights and how "easier" it is supposed to be. Kinda looked like a custom computer build with LED and all lol

I do think it is quite bulky, but it's good to see other options coming out finally!

Peace River · Sep 3, 2019

I also found it very interesting and definitely see the potential. I like the concept of what @CoralVue is doing with this product!

doodledreads · Sep 3, 2019

Peace River said:
I also found it very interesting and definitely see the potential. I like the concept of what @CoralVue is doing with this product!

Right? As a Software Engineer, I like when products are designed to be inter-operable and easily adaptable.

wishntoboutside · Sep 3, 2019

This looked great at the show. very innovative.

Mike.P · Sep 3, 2019

doodledreads said:
Saw this new controller at the CoralVue booth at MACNA and wanted to see if anyone else excited about it. It comes in two versions and seem to be quite affordable compared to current controllers on the market. It also seem to use smart plugs to control outlets which is nice. The smaller version was around 300? and comes with pH and temp controller, the bigger version was 500? Was told it was set to release in Q1 2020

Anyway, I hope to give it a try along with the HYDROS waveengine for my next tank

Aww, they pushed it back? I talked to them a few months ago when they first showed them somewhere, and they said September.

Kyl · Sep 3, 2019

The controller is Q1 2020, the Wave Engine is end of the month.

Mike.P · Sep 3, 2019

Kyl said:
The controller is Q1 2020, the Wave Engine is end of the month.

Oh, they're making a controller too... I missed that. Do you have a link?

Kyl · Sep 3, 2019

Mike.P said:
Oh, they're making a controller too... I missed that. Do you have a link?

Any new product announcements at MACNA 2019?

How’d I miss that!? Did they have a price? I took the liberty of investigating. Its $2,899.00 and is only capable of making 35 gallons of salt water per day. It's supposed to have a reservoir to hold dry salt and then it auto...magically.. New word... mixes the salt to perfection...not for...

www.reef2reef.com

Hemmdog · Sep 3, 2019

What all does the wave engine do?

Kyl · Sep 3, 2019

Third party controller with the ability to direct interface with gyres and a few other pumps, notably driving four pump outlets on a single power brick. Phone app control, can also input or output 0-10v, talk to vortechs, including the vectra.

AZMSGT · Sep 3, 2019

I watched the video. One thing I really liked was the Rope style leak detector... brilliant.

Hemmdog · Sep 3, 2019

AZMSGT said:
I watched the video. One thing I really liked was the Rope style leak detector... brilliant.

+1, super innovative

ingchr1 · Sep 3, 2019

I work in the data center industry and the facilities I'm involved in utilize rope leak detection.

Good to see someone incorporating it into an aquarium controller.

Devaji · Sep 3, 2019

doodledreads said:
Saw this new controller at the CoralVue booth at MACNA and wanted to see if anyone else excited about it. It comes in two versions and seem to be quite affordable compared to current controllers on the market. It also seem to use smart plugs to control outlets which is nice. The smaller version was around 300? and comes with pH and temp controller, the bigger version was 500? Was told it was set to release in Q1 2020

Anyway, I hope to give it a try along with the HYDROS waveengine for my next tank

yes I am excited for this. Hopefully it's worth the wait. for a small nano tank I think this will be perfect depending on the expand ability could be just what I am looking for if I dont want to run wires across the living room to link 2 tanks to 1 apex.

wounder when they will start to have more info on it?

radiata · Sep 3, 2019

HYDROS LINKS:

HYDROS WaveEngine

HYDROS WaveEngine

A single app controls a variety of different pumps from your mobile devices to access all the features you desire, without the need for multiple apps, individual controllers and bulky power supplies that require a “bird’s nest” of cables and wires.

www.coralvue.com

HYDROS Control 2

HYDROS Control 2 is a small, general-purpose device capable of performing all the main functions for your aquarium. Monitor temperature, leaks, and flow rates. Power equipment, control outlets, and more. Perfect as a standalone controller for a saltwater aquarium or freshwater planted tank. Made...

www.coralvue.com

HYDROS Control 4

HYDROS Control 4 (Controller Only)

Use for saltwater aquariums, freshwater tanks, or even pond applications, this powerful controller is capable of performing all essential functions needed to maintain a healthy aquarium without the need for extra expensive modules. Experience Total Control on October 31, 2020

www.coralvue.com

Hemmdog · Sep 4, 2019

radiata said:
HYDROS LINKS:

HYDROS WaveEngine

HYDROS WaveEngine

A single app controls a variety of different pumps from your mobile devices to access all the features you desire, without the need for multiple apps, individual controllers and bulky power supplies that require a “bird’s nest” of cables and wires.

www.coralvue.com

HYDROS Control 2

HYDROS Control 2

HYDROS Control 2 is a small, general-purpose device capable of performing all the main functions for your aquarium. Monitor temperature, leaks, and flow rates. Power equipment, control outlets, and more. Perfect as a standalone controller for a saltwater aquarium or freshwater planted tank. Made...

www.coralvue.com

HYDROS Control 4

HYDROS Control 4 (Controller Only)

Use for saltwater aquariums, freshwater tanks, or even pond applications, this powerful controller is capable of performing all essential functions needed to maintain a healthy aquarium without the need for extra expensive modules. Experience Total Control on October 31, 2020

www.coralvue.com

Wow, wave engine will be a must for me. I hate my maxspect controller.

doodledreads · Sep 4, 2019

Hemmdog said:
Wow, wave engine will be a must for me. I hate my maxspect controller.

The display set up for Wave engine at Macna was really cool, it actually looked like a ocean surface with occasional swirls. Bet the SPS would love that.

SuncrestReef · Sep 4, 2019

It looks cool, but I’m curious to see more about the user interface and programming examples. I’m very fluent in Apex programming, but I know it has many limitations, so I’ll be interested to see if this is more flexible.

Carlos@CoralVue · Sep 5, 2019

doodledreads said:
Saw this new controller at the CoralVue booth at MACNA and wanted to see if anyone else excited about it. It comes in two versions and seem to be quite affordable compared to current controllers on the market. It also seem to use smart plugs to control outlets which is nice. The smaller version was around 300? and comes with pH and temp controller, the bigger version was 500? Was told it was set to release in Q1 2020

Anyway, I hope to give it a try along with the HYDROS waveengine for my next tank

Update: Official announcement - https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/m...trol-2-and-control-4-make-their-debut.644835/

Actually, the smaller version is only $199 and includes:

Control 2 Unit
Temperature Sensor
WiFi "Quad" Power Strip

HYDROS Control 2

HYDROS Control 2 is a small, general-purpose device capable of performing all the main functions for your aquarium. Monitor temperature, leaks, and flow rates. Power equipment, control outlets, and more. Perfect as a standalone controller for a saltwater aquarium or freshwater planted tank. Made...

www.coralvue.com

The larger unit will retail for $399 and includes:

Control 4 Unit
Temperature Sensor
pH Probe
WiFi "Quad" Power Strip
WiFi "Smart" Outlet

HYDROS Control 4 (Controller Only)

Use for saltwater aquariums, freshwater tanks, or even pond applications, this powerful controller is capable of performing all essential functions needed to maintain a healthy aquarium without the need for extra expensive modules. Experience Total Control on October 31, 2020

www.coralvue.com