Need some advice on taking the next step....Controller

[6Bolt]

Hello Everyone,

I am looking to get some feed back from people who are currently using a controller on their existing systems. Specifically, do you think a controller would be a benefit to my system? If you could go back and do it over again, would you still have made this purchase? I'm leaning towards the GHL Proflix 4, however Apex/other users are welcome to comment. Currently I test everything the "old fashion way," a few times a week.

Facts

120 gallon DT
40 gallon breeder sump
Ecotech everything...lights, pump, etc
Passive Reef

Lifestyle

Work 40 hours a week in the Fall and Winter. Spring and Summer is usually 70 to 100 hours a week.
Very little traveling for work.




I am on the fence with this idea.

 

[hijinks7]

apex controller is probably the best investment I made to my tank.

 

[6Bolt]

apex controller is probably the best investment I made to my tank.

Why do you say that?

 

[Steven91]

Apex all the way, ability to add in notes, reminders for maintenance, control the tank and get alerts about the tank will pay for itself time and time again

 

[Ranjib]

Any of them will do. Decide what you want from it first. You don’t travel, that’s a big factor. Think of what are your main risks and what are your main time consuming chores and if a controller can help there. Heater fails most often, and a temperature controller can be of utmost value. If you are into sps and doing dosing, controllers can help their too, along side monitoring ph. How is your light controlled?

 

[6Bolt]

Any of them will do. Decide what you want from it first. You don’t travel, that’s a big factor. Think of what are your main risks and what are your main time consuming chores and if a controller can help there. Heater fails most often, and a temperature controller can be of utmost value. If you are into sps and doing dosing, controllers can help their too, along side monitoring ph. How is your light controlled?

My lights are controlled using Reeflink