Hydros gear recommendations

[Tom nhia]

Hey
Im looking into getting in the hydros system. Im thinking of grabbing a x10 with the iv from a local reefer.

What are yalls recommendations for the next piece? Xp8, kraken, wave engine? Something else?

 

[leepink23]

I like the wave engine, I have 4 octopulses running on mine and it’s nice. I use the minnow for dosing and like it as well although it’s slightly off in dosing amounts. That’s the only 2 hydros I have

 

[Tom nhia]

I like the wave engine, I have 4 octopulses running on mine and it’s nice. I use the minnow for dosing and like it as well although it’s slightly off in dosing amounts. That’s the only 2 hydros I have

Yeah i was considering selling my aquamai and mp10 for some octo pulse with the big wave engine for my 9g

 

[Extremeengineer]

I’ve really been thinking about a Kraken. I’d pair it with a launch, as I have 2 MP10, 2 XR15 Pro that are 24V, and if I replace my Tunze 9004 it will be DC. I bought an XP8, but have not put it in as I keep thinking about the Kraken and Launch.

 

[C_AWOL]

Xp8 are essentially mandatory IMO. The wifi bars are not good alternatives in any way or form.
Various sensors such as ph/temp/leak are great ideas if you dont already have them with the used X10 you're buying

 

[leepink23]

I’ve really been thinking about a Kraken. I’d pair it with a launch, as I have 2 MP10, 2 XR15 Pro that are 24V, and if I replace my Tunze 9004 it will be DC. I bought an XP8, but have not put it in as I keep thinking about the Kraken and Launch.

The kraken seems like a good way to consolidate power bricks. I like my wave engine and octopukse, I have a battery backup on it as well. The launch looks like a good controller to add!

 

[Tom nhia]

I’ve really been thinking about a Kraken. I’d pair it with a launch, as I have 2 MP10, 2 XR15 Pro that are 24V, and if I replace my Tunze 9004 it will be DC. I bought an XP8, but have not put it in as I keep thinking about the Kraken and Launch.

If you dont end up using your xp8 I'll take it off your hands hahaha

Xp8 are essentially mandatory IMO. The wifi bars are not good alternatives in any way or form.
Various sensors such as ph/temp/leak are great ideas if you dont already have them with the used X10 you're buying

I see i think I'll get the xp8 next then, i was originally thinking of grabbing the wifi bars just to get started since $650 isnt as big of a hit on the wallet all at once compared to $800-$900

 

[eelman07]

Xp8 are essentially mandatory IMO. The wifi bars are not good alternatives in any way or form.
Various sensors such as ph/temp/leak are great ideas if you dont already have them with the used X10 you're buying

Agreed, defintly get an xp8

 

[Mattiejay6]

What control functions do you need? this way it will help give ya some recommendations?

 

[Tom nhia]

What control functions do you need? this way it will help give ya some recommendations?

I kind of plan to get everything eventually. I just realized i never said that im looking more for like a buying plan.

I do think the xp8 might be the way