New Apex Controller by Neptune

revhtree · Apr 15, 2009

What do you guys think about this new controller?

The Apex controller: http://www.viddler.com/explore/reefbuilders/videos/11/

fishytyme · Apr 15, 2009

looks great lots of functions, fairly affordable too!

Paul_N · Apr 15, 2009

I had my mind set on the RKE until I saw the info and price on the Apex.

MikeB · Apr 15, 2009

Looks nice

JuniorMC8704 · Apr 15, 2009

I would consider buying one if for no other reason the web server...very cool.

I love my MKE though...

though call though...you can clearly see that they took a lot of design ideas from the RKE.

gnoles · Apr 15, 2009

I wish they would hurry up and release the Apex so I can upgrade my Jr. with a wealthy someone's ACIII.

Nu2ReefVA · Apr 15, 2009

I cant wait this looks like a good place for my tax return lol

pjr · Apr 21, 2009

wow....when?

JuniorMC8704 · Apr 21, 2009

The main thing that turns be off is their customer service.

Ive not dealt with them personally, but Ive herd its lacking.

Digital Aquatics on the other hand has the best support of any of the controllers. Their new support forum is incredible.

Paul_N · Apr 21, 2009

I like the fact that you can use the menu driven programming or the neptune scripts.

JuniorMC8704 · Apr 21, 2009

Paul_PSU said:
I like the fact that you can use the menu driven programming or the neptune scripts.

that is very cool. The built in web server is also very cool.

stunreefer · Apr 21, 2009

I like this...

The ONLY thing I really "need" a controller for is viewing over the web when I'm away for peace of mind, ATO and heater/chiller control. Everything else I do through other means as I hate trusting any electronics/controllers... this seems to be a step-ahead of my Profilux, hmmm...

killingseed2000 · Apr 21, 2009

looks very nice, i wonder if it works with the older dc4 and dc8 boxes.

gnoles · Apr 22, 2009

I'm pretty sure that they confirmed that the DC4/DC8's would be compatible with Apex.

jimsflies · Apr 22, 2009

JuniorMC8704 said:
The main thing that turns be off is their customer service.

Ive not dealt with them personally, but Ive herd its lacking.

Digital Aquatics on the other hand has the best support of any of the controllers. Their new support forum is incredible.

I have had several issues...most of my own doing and have always received quick accurate responses. The Neptune forum on that other reefing board is an awesome resource as well. Tons of people using and developing applications for the Neptune. Pretty sure I will be upgrading controllers this year.

treylane · Apr 23, 2009

Can't say that Neptune's been exactly 'chatty' with responses to problems, but they've answered any questions I've had accurately and quickly. And their user manuals are pretty thorough once you get used to how they're written - all the info is in there, but every word means something - not for skimming over.

Either way, I've been an AC3 user for a couple years and the product is solid, they keep adding functionality (aquasurf ftw!) and I'll be upgrading when the new controller is out. Glad I didn't jump on the buggy RKE bandwagon.