Reef Controllers

[Josh]

Can anyone help me pick out a controller for my new tank? I know there has been a lot of discussion lately about new models coming out. Does anyone know the timetables for these releases and a list of features?

Also, what do you recommend for managing a 120g?

Thanks!

-Josh

 

[GQ22]

Aquacontroller 2 with DC8. I am not sure how much the AC3 is going to be, but i find this controller does everything. Only thing is you need the DC8. Dont bother with the x10's. They are a pain in the arse. The manual looked intimidating but the logic is coded pretty easy to understand. Once you actually start doing it, its a piece of cake.

 

[nyfireman3097]

profulix is insane bro. I would also contact them to see if they wanna be a sponsor there customer service is barnon the best also

 

[Killerdrgn]

Aquacontroller 2 with DC8. I am not sure how much the AC3 is going to be, but i find this controller does everything. Only thing is you need the DC8. Dont bother with the x10's. They are a pain in the arse. The manual looked intimidating but the logic is coded pretty easy to understand. Once you actually start doing it, its a piece of cake.

isn't the neptune AC3 already out on market? http://www.neptunesys.com/aquaController3.htm

Theres even a AC3 Pro
http://www.neptunesys.com/aquaController3Pro.htm

Do you mean the reefkeeper 3 is coming out soon?

 

[nyfireman3097]

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1330208

Check this out Josh

 

[House of Laughter]

Elite Pro - awaiting information from them on release dates.

House

 

[Josh]

Yeah I'm waiting on word about the RK Elite.

 

[jhale]

i have to admit the lightening storm over the tank is a cool trick.
how fun would that be at party's

 

[pecan2phat]

ACII is outdated and isn't even sold anymore.

All depends on how much and many items you want to control. Josh since you are a cisco man, I would recommend going with the ACIII and you can do a lot with the syntax statements and it is expandable.

 

[tosiek]

For the price the RK elite is going for its alot.

and i heard the first ones are buggy from the demo's they have been testing.

 

[Josh]

For the price the RK elite is going for its alot.

and i heard the first ones are buggy from the demo's they have been testing.

Can you provide more details on the bugs?

How much are they going to sell for?

 

[jhale]

I thought the price sounded good, 490 for a whole system that would compare to others at twice the price. Josh there is a thread about them in their vendor section on RC.

the 32 page thread is here

after reading I see that the thread turned to crap, and now DA is posting info on their site the site says only DA will be taking pre-orders,
so I guess you'll have to keep checking the site for info if you want one.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

RKE looks awesome

 

[jhale]

yes it does chief, but no lightening storms :happysad:

 

[gnatp2]

If you end up deciding on the AC3, go with the normal 3 and not the pro. The main advantage is the conductivity probe which is a total pain to keep calibrated and isn't reliable for any type of dependency.
Nate

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

:scratchch Lightning storms? COOL :biggrin:

 

[nyfireman3097]

lol yes check out my link its my newest toy

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

I like it, will it work with MH lighting? How much?

 

[Bob 1000]

I like it, will it work with MH lighting? How much?

Come on nick can we get an answer????lol Does it work with Mh???

 

[inkblue]

dunK in the MH in water and you get lightninG storm as a free featURe