all in one monitors

[duke62]

is there a monitor that checks all your parameters or do you have to get all separate units.i am looking to purchase monitors but i was hoping there was some sort of all in one.

 

[masterswimmer]

Yeah, they're called controllers. Neptune Apex and Reefkeeper Elite. You just need the one controller and then you attach the probes for each parameter you want to monitor.

Russ

 

[Josh]

If you get a Reef Keeper Elite you will be able to monitor and log your tank statistics on MR. :shhh:

 

[nyfynest22]

bought neptune from saltwatercritter russ is a great guy he will set you up with everything at the cheapeast price around, he even got me a water sensor god for bid something was to leak , it emails you and if you have a i phone there is a app for it.

saltwatercritters.com he is a vendor on here he will talk to you about it for hours, he doesnt sleep anyway so he has time lol ( jk russ).

 

[duke62]

thank you.i have never looked into it before thats why i didnt know.i will look into the reefkeeper elite since i see so many people talking about it.

 

[duke62]

the orp probe,what exactly does that test.is it just nitrate ammonia and nitrite or is it more..sorry about the dumb questions i just never used this before

 

[KathyC]

the orp probe,what exactly does that test.is it just nitrate ammonia and nitrite or is it more..sorry about the dumb questions i just never used this before

James - controllers like these do not monitor ammonia or nitrate or nitrite. Most are configured to tell you Temp, PH and some Orp. Some will advise you of alarms on your system as mentioned in the last post.

You aren't going to find a single system out there that will give you Cal, Alk, Mg type readings. You need to run tests for those. The monitors for them cost a TON of $ and you need to do the math on some to come up with the correct readings ( as in, you don't just 'read' what the monitor says). You also have to calibrate them frequently to assure you are getting correct info.

 

[duke62]

thats what i wanted to know..thanks kathy.im an old school guy and i test everything with kits..haha..thought there was something that tested everything.i am doing some reading on the elite and it does sound very interesting .i am considering it.i havent made any major purchases in awhile..think its time :lol2:

 

[Josh]

The RKE will also allow you to test Salinity, but the probes don't work very well thus far.

 

[KathyC]

thats what i wanted to know..thanks kathy.im an old school guy and i test everything with kits..haha..thought there was something that tested everything.i am doing some reading on the elite and it does sound very interesting .i am considering it.i havent made any major purchases in awhile..think its time :lol2:

That would be nice though!

I do highly suggest the controllers as they do a lot a great things. Nice to have the PH and temp right there but I like them even more for their control of things like heaters and lighting..a little peace of mind for your tank