Hydros Control 2 , Control 4 and accessories question and answer thread.

[mzaslove]

I did Fragtastic Reef...which doesn't mean it's going to happen (just thought I'd give it a try, as I saw they had a preorder). If others get theirs and mine's still waiting, I'll cancel and reorder from somewhere else.

 

[infinite0180]

I want a mini-mind!!!

I cant seem to find it. What is the mini mind?

 

[shred5]

I cant seem to find it. What is the mini mind?

It is what 120reefkeeper calls his Control 2. See his pictures he posted.

 

[mzaslove]

I cant seem to find it. What is the mini mind?

No idea, but it was in that image someone posted...so I WANT ONE!!! (I'm thinking it's a new neuro-synaptic bio-robotic thing that reads your mind via a cable and then initiates your thoughts in regards to your water parameters. But I could be off on that one.)

 

[mzaslove]

It is what 120reefkeeper calls his Control 2. See his pictures he posted.

You're no fun!!!

 

[shred5]

Where can you preorder???

A couple of these place will carry it and some have preorder.

Coralvue HYDROS Control 4 Starter Pack

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HYDROS Controller 4 Starter Pack

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HYDROS Control 4 Starter Pack

The HYDROS Control 4 Starter Pack includes all the essential equipment needed to control and monitor an aquarium including its power supply, temperature sensor, pH probe with calibration fluids, and the HYDROS 4 Outlet WiFi Power Strip.

www.championlighting.com

 

[mzaslove]

Yes! Yes! Yes! So I preordered from a good place! Outstanding!!!

 

[shred5]

 

[Simon Reefing]

Thank you! I pre-ordered it from my local reef shop and they said it will be here either Friday or Monday can't wait! I sold my apex because I hated the ui can't wait to see how this one works

 

[twistedfinn967]

I wish I could pre-order and have it delivered on the 31st! This is driving me nuts!

 

[Simon Reefing]

I wish I could pre-order and have it delivered on the 31st! This is driving me nuts!

I know! I was surprised when they said it will come either Friday or Monday. If you have a big reef shop near you I would ask them. I live in Charlotte and went to nemos reef. It was super easy!

 

[Simon Reefing]

I had one quick question if I have a various 4 could I get the adapter and use it with the controller or would I need the wave engine for that?

 

[shred5]

I had one quick question if I have a various 4 could I get the adapter and use it with the controller or would I need the wave engine for that?

You need a WE. You could us the WiFi strip but it would be on and off only.

 

[rob safron]

Is there a way to interface the gyre control in the app, Radion LEDs yet and plan to offer flow sensors?

 

[shred5]

Is there a way to interface the gyre control in the app, Radion LEDs yet and plan to offer flow sensors?

Not sure what you mean on the gyre control in the App? Gyres work off the WaveEngine and use the same app as the Control.

I do not know much about lighting, there will be allot announced coming up on that I would bet. The controller is in its infancy and a lot will be announced. I would bet they eventually have something for the Radion since they can control the Vortech wirelessly with the WaveEngine.


Flow sensors I can answer. Right now there is a 1/4" flow sensor.

CoralVue HYDROS 1/4inch Flow Sensor

The HYDROS ¼” Flow Sensor is an easy-to-install flow meter that communicates to the HYDROS app the flow rate of water passing through it. It is safe for use in freshwater and saltwater aquarium systems.

www.coralvue.com

 

[shred5]

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[Viva'sReef]

Called every LFS in my area and some as far as 2 hours away. Nobody in the Detroit/Lansing area is going to have this in stock on release day. I guess I should have called sooner and got them up to speed because a couple of them must have thought I was a weirdo or something.....

 

[Viva'sReef]

One store said we have the Sicce wave maker, would that work?? lol
I think I confused the guy. He said who makes the Control 4, I said CoralVue Hydros, like the Wave Engine. That's when he offered the Sicce

 

[shred5]

Called every LFS in my area and some as far as 2 hours away. Nobody in the Detroit/Lansing area is going to have this in stock on release day. I guess I should have called sooner and got them up to speed because a couple of them must have thought I was a weirdo or something.....

So many LFS have no clue but they should still be able to order it if they carry Coralvue products. It is hard for LFS to keep up with the latest and greatest.

 

[shred5]

See this thread:
I want this to stay a help thread:
So if you have comments please leave them in the other thread:

Threatened Controller Manufacturer Attempting to Shut Out New Lower Cost Competitor

The Hydros Aquarium Controller is an exciting new ecosystem of connected aquarium devices from CoralVue designed to help aquarists put their reef tanks on cruise control. However, before it could even launch it seems that one of the incumbent manufacturers of aquarium controllers is threatened...

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