Trident FAQ

MnFish1 · Apr 5, 2019

Act1n1c_L1fe said:
Why not build a shelf?

the trident height+ the water level of the sump is greater than the height of the cabinet.

MnFish1 · Apr 5, 2019

Act1n1c_L1fe said:
I didn’t mean to offend you. I was trying to explain why the cost of reagents is there. If it were free, they wouldn’t be in business.

you didn't offend me - its no problem. But you do realize - just for the sake of honest debate - you said 'Neptune doesn't need revenue from reagents'.

Act1n1c_L1fe · Apr 5, 2019

MnFish1 said:
the trident height+ the water level of the sump is greater than the height of the cabinet.

I see. You could always build a shelf next to the tank and drill holes into the stand to run tubing. I built a whole controller board for my Jbj 45 and have my dos tubes run through that

Act1n1c_L1fe · Apr 5, 2019

MnFish1 said:
you didn't offend me - its no problem. But you do realize - just for the sake of honest debate - you said 'Neptune doesn't need revenue from reagents'.

And they don’t, but if they gave reagents away, they would lose money.

User1 · Apr 5, 2019

Also on the regent cost I don't believe anyone has mentioned what the others are charging. However, to put it into somewhat apple to orange type comparison Seneye slides are 30 to 35 bucks for 3 (you can buy 3 or 6 slides) not including shipping or tax which puts you into the 10 - 15 dollar / month range to monitor Ammonia and pH.

Act1n1c_L1fe · Apr 5, 2019

saf1 said:
Also on the regent cost I don't believe anyone has mentioned what the others are charging. However, to put it into somewhat apple to orange type comparison Seneye slides are 30 to 35 bucks for 3 (you can buy 3 or 6 slides) not including shipping or tax which puts you into the 10 - 15 dollar / month range to monitor Ammonia and pH.

That’s ammonia and ph. Much cheaper tests...

MnFish1 · Apr 5, 2019

Act1n1c_L1fe said:
I see. You could always build a shelf next to the tank and drill holes into the stand to run tubing. I built a whole controller board for my Jbj 45 and have my dos tubes run through that

Yes - I want to try to figure a way to do it in the cabinet. Thanks though- nice setup

User1 · Apr 5, 2019

Act1n1c_L1fe said:
That’s ammonia and ph. Much cheaper tests...

Yeah - I know it is apples to oranges. I have no idea about what other manufactures are charging. I only threw this point out because it is being discussed and I own one

I do not use the slides only picked it up for the PAR meter but it did cross my mind when the subject was raised.

Didn't mean to muddy the water.

stacksoner · Apr 5, 2019

MnFish1 said:
Well - no offense - but - they didn't charge a price for Fusion - so thats a positive. Nor does any other company of which im aware (echosmart, maxspect) charge for their apps/internet access. Nor Nest, Schlage locks, Philips Hue, etc - thats why the prices are higher to begin with - to pay for the apps, etc.

Correct. I think the value of the Apex goes way up when the end user adds more control modules, a great example of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts.

NeveSSL · Apr 5, 2019

Alrighty then...

Anyway, back to the Trident.

Brandon

Daniel@R2R · Apr 5, 2019

Please do not troll here. I've removed inappropriate content from this thread, and I ask that we keep discussion civil and respectful. Feel free to disagree with each other, but let's keep it appropriate.

Act1n1c_L1fe · Apr 5, 2019

mdbannister said:
Please do not troll here. I've removed inappropriate content from this thread, and I ask that we keep discussion civil and respectful. Feel free to disagree with each other, but let's keep it appropriate.

Thanks md

DarthSimon · Apr 5, 2019

Long Live the Trident!

rkpetersen · Apr 5, 2019

DarthSimon said:
Long Live the Trident!

lol, I didn't even know the previous one had died.

Act1n1c_L1fe · Apr 6, 2019

DarthSimon said:
Long Live the Trident!

Aqua man! Aqua man! Aqua man!...

DarthSimon · Apr 6, 2019

Act1n1c_L1fe said:
Aqua man! Aqua man! Aqua man!...

Lol

justingraham · Apr 6, 2019

Act1n1c_L1fe said:
I personally don’t mind the cost as I spend more per month on reagents. I have the trident pre ordered and can’t wait to get it hopefully later this month or in May.

How? And where did you pre order something that can’t be pre ordered yet?

Act1n1c_L1fe · Apr 6, 2019

justingraham said:
How? And where did you pre order something that can’t be pre ordered yet?

I test cal, alk, mag Atleast once a day. Preorderd from BlueSeasAquariums. It’s an authorized Neptune systems distributor and happens to be the largest distributor in the south east

Act1n1c_L1fe · Apr 6, 2019

justingraham said:
How? And where did you pre order something that can’t be pre ordered yet?

Pay the $600 up front, you go on a waiting list so when it comes out, you get trident earlier then others and don’t have to wait for people to get back in stock

justingraham · Apr 6, 2019

Act1n1c_L1fe said:
Pay the $600 up front, you go on a waiting list so when it comes out, you get trident earlier then others and don’t have to wait for people to get back in stock

Ahh I don’t see it they only have the controller on the website

Plus there is no set in stone price yet so how can they charge you?

Just seems fishy
Good luck hope u are the first to get it but something isn’t making sense