Besides being able to control your tank from away from home what is the significance of a controller? I am in the process of ordering and getting a apex. I like the fact of seeing what certain levels are in my tank and I love the fact of a automated water change but besides that I am trying to find the rationale of spending almost $1000 for a controller. What's your input/thinking?
Controllers
- Thread starter b-ridge
- Start date
- Location
- Peekskill, N.Y.
Just the peace of mind is worth the expense. Plus being able to control your tank while away.
Just yesterday I got a text from my apex telling me my temp had dropped below my desired level. I had the heaters off thinking I didn't need them at this point. But I was at work and turned them on from my phone.
Just yesterday I got a text from my apex telling me my temp had dropped below my desired level. I had the heaters off thinking I didn't need them at this point. But I was at work and turned them on from my phone.
- Location
- Pompano Beach, FL
- Location
- Newtown, CT
I use both ReefAngel and Apex.
On the RA:
I have 2 water level sensors (not the mechanical kind, the water pressure type).
I have a subroutine that says:
If sensor1 AND sensor2 are below 85% turn on top off pump until 95%
Another routine:
If sensor1 AND sensor2 are below 25% turn off return, UV, DosingPumps, heater, Skimmer and email & text me.
Another routine:
If sensor1 AND sensor2 are above 145% then turn off Topoff (for safety)
I set my 2 x Jebao's to different patterns and strength throughout the day to mimic the tide. I have a less turbulent Gyre pattern at night.
I have feeding mode scheduled for 7:30 am
The return & skimmer turns off, and the 2 Jebao's go to 30%
at 7:32 the auto feeder turns on
at 7:34 the auto feeder turns on
at 7:45 feeding mode turns of - regularly scheduled program until 8am.
8am - 11am Nurtient Transport mode on the wavemakers is enabled which is designed to lift the detritus from the sand and in to the overflow.
On the RA:
I have 2 water level sensors (not the mechanical kind, the water pressure type).
I have a subroutine that says:
If sensor1 AND sensor2 are below 85% turn on top off pump until 95%
Another routine:
If sensor1 AND sensor2 are below 25% turn off return, UV, DosingPumps, heater, Skimmer and email & text me.
Another routine:
If sensor1 AND sensor2 are above 145% then turn off Topoff (for safety)
I set my 2 x Jebao's to different patterns and strength throughout the day to mimic the tide. I have a less turbulent Gyre pattern at night.
I have feeding mode scheduled for 7:30 am
The return & skimmer turns off, and the 2 Jebao's go to 30%
at 7:32 the auto feeder turns on
at 7:34 the auto feeder turns on
at 7:45 feeding mode turns of - regularly scheduled program until 8am.
8am - 11am Nurtient Transport mode on the wavemakers is enabled which is designed to lift the detritus from the sand and in to the overflow.
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