Aquacontroller jr. Vs reefkeeper lite?

[MysticalKnight]

Looking to buy one of these, anyone have any experience, opinions suggestions? Looking for some guidance, thanks and happy new year!

 

[Widdy]

ACJr or ApexJr? Personally, I would opt for the ApexJr over the RKL. I have the RK2, RKL, Profilux and just added an Apex (all still running except the Profilux). Digital Aquatics has fell short the past 2 years...

 

[MysticalKnight]

Thanks, yea I'd love to get one of the more expensive units, just not in the budget for the foreseeable future. Maybe with the "dream tank"

 

[skene]

depending on your budget, just go with what will fill your needs within your means. both are just glorified timers.

 

[E.intheC]

Thanks, yea I'd love to get one of the more expensive units, just not in the budget for the foreseeable future. Maybe with the "dream tank"

The Apex Jr is $150 and comes with 4 outlets, temp sensor, and web interface.

The RKL is +/- $120 and comes with 4 outlets, a temp sensor, but no Internet.

The Apex Jr at the $150 price point does not come with display but it's not really necessary with Internet control.

 

[Widdy]

The Apex Jr is $150 and comes with 4 outlets, temp sensor, and web interface.

The RKL is +/- $120 and comes with 4 outlets, a temp sensor, but no Internet.

The Apex Jr at the $150 price point does not come with display but it's not really necessary with Internet control.

+1. With the web interface and smartphone/tablet control, I barely use my Apex display. Ready to box it up and shelve it until needed ie. troubleshooting

 

[Jim]

depending on your budget, just go with what will fill your needs within your means. both are just glorified timers.

I disagree. I don't know about the Reefkeeper but the Apex will Text or Email you if things are off. ie Temp or pH. That really gives peace of mind and the ability to fix things from your phone or just check on the tank. I would say it's more than a glorified timer.

 

[lnevo]

both are just glorified timers.

I always have to add my $.02 for those looking for a controller on a budget.

Check out the ReefAngel. It's a quality unit with more features than both Jr/lite models and it's a full Arduino board that you can program to do anything, so it's much more than a glorified timer.

After seeing someone's Apex "config" the other day, I have to say, that the RA has got to be just as easy to configure and with a simple Wizard to perform 99% of anything you might want to do.

I'm always willing to answer any questions and the RA forum and customer support are fantastic.

 

[MysticalKnight]

Thanks a ton for all the replies, gonna check out reef angel and if that doesnt seem to suit me im leaning towards the ac jr.

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[NYreefNoob]

aqua controller jr ( not the apex ) is more then enough to use, ive had mine for 7 years with no issues or problems, text and all that5 is a bonus but not needed, well for me, cause not like i can run out of work ect. and you can usually find a good used one cheap