Aquarium temp controller ?

[danfish]

i want to purchase an temp controller but need advice to which one to buy. i would need a dual stage one, one for my heater and the other one for a fan that i have blowing in my sump (maybe later i`ll get a chiller but for now the fan works good) can you pls tell me which one you use.

thx in advance

 

[pecan2phat]

The 3 that are out there all perform well: Ranco, Aqualogic & Medusa. Medusa would be the pricier one of the 3.
Try to find an original Reefkeeper and you can also monitor your temps, control your lights, heaters, chiller, fans.
Since the introduction of their 2nd version (RKII), most owners are selling their original versions anywhere from $100 to $150 which is cheaper than the Medusa and right in par with the Ranco or Aqualogic temp controllers.

 

[bad coffee]

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=13967&N=2004+113768

but look around. you can get it for a better price.

B

 

[PalmTree]

I have seen the ranco used in that type of setup nd it seems to work very well. It looks like a nice solid unit but I don't have any personal experience.

 

[meschaefer]

Before I spent $154 on a dual stage temp controller, I would serioulsy consider an Aquacontroler Jr., . Not only will it control your heater and fan, but does a whole lot more as well.

 

[meschaefer]

Aqua Controler Group Buy

 

[cali_reef]

Since the introduction of their 2nd version (RKII), most owners are selling their original versions anywhere from $100 to $150 which is cheaper than the Medusa and right in par with the Ranco or Aqualogic temp controllers.

Let me know if you come across one, I need something to replace the timers in my FOWLR. I heard the cool looking blue LED will hypnotize you into thinking its a better controller.

 

[PalmTree]

Yes I do love the blue display on my RK II!!

 

[pecan2phat]

Let me know if you come across one, I need something to replace the timers in my FOWLR. I heard the cool looking blue LED will hypnotize you into thinking its a better controller.

Cool looking hypnotizing blue LEDs come only on the newer RKIIs :lol2:

For "poor man's" RKI, you simply get green LEDs. :goldfish2

 

[Josh]

Aquarium Controller Overview (attached)

 

[crox99]

Can you control a Tunze 6000 with an RKII?