Reef Controller

[magicalmets]

Looking into buying a Reef Controller. Can anybody recommend a good affordable one?

 

[lnevo]

How tech savvy are you? IMO ReefAngel has the most options, flexibility and price. You need to be comfortable playing with some c++ code, if/then statements, etc. It is open source with a great community who will help with all aspects. Its worth at least checkin it out for comparison. If you have any questions, LMK.

 

[magicalmets]

Looks like a very cool toy. My only concerned would be program it.

 

[lnevo]

Theres an easy wizard which does 99% of the functionality. Its only when you want to start doing custom things that you need to start messing with the code, and you can use the wizard generated code as a starting point.

Other than that i think your other options are Reef Keeper and Apex. Most people will tell you to go Apex. You can go used or you can start out with the lite packages...

 

[ClownAquatics]

Apex neptune lite is a great controller especially with the new firmware they'll be releasing and additional documents on setting it up.

We run the apex on our systems and it is nice having access to it via our smart phones.