What controller should I get?

[Heffe01]

So I am looking into getting a controller for the tank so I can monitor it when I am deployed, TDY, etc. And to cut down on the tasks that I would need the wife to do. Here is a breakdown of the tank.

120g AGA Reef Ready
60g Sump
ASM-G2
2 x MP-40WES
Vertex Zeovit Reactor
Vertex Illumina LEDs
2 x BRS 2 part dosers

I was thinking about getting a reefkeeper lite so I could run the 2 part dosers on them more accuratly, plus I would like to have a way to constantly monitor the PH, ORP, and have a safety backup for my heater that doesnt include me checking the temp manually 3 times per day. But are there any controllers that allow better control of the MP-40s? I would like to be able to push one button and have the MP-40s, Return Pump and skimmer all turn off for 15 mins. Never really looked into a controller before because I liked the chemistry side of the hobby...so I have no idea what I would want or need so any help would be appreciated.

 

[dv3]

i would do the reef angel .....thats what i have decided for myself anyhow when the time comes

if you really want a RKL i MAY put mine up for sale to get the reef angel ....outside of that i have heard good things about apex too

 

[Heffe01]

When is the reef angel supposed to be released?

 

[dv3]

it is already released ....do a search projectx has one and posted here about it

 

[projectx]

It is out now, if you want you can come by and check mine out.
They have a module to run the MP's as well as sell dual dosing pumps, I am able to control everything from my phone as well as the reef angel portal. They are currently on 2 week backorder but for the price you cant beat it.

The only thing I cant do from my phone (yet) is run the ports on the expansion module.
I dont know if it does ORP but if you hit them up on forums.reefangel.com they are pretty responsive. Tech support is pretty good too

 

[mdrumm]

FYI----hold off on purchasing if you can...new product announcement should be hitting the blogs tomorrow for exactly what you are looking for

 

[dv3]

FYI----hold off on purchasing if you can...new product announcement should be hitting the blogs tomorrow for exactly what you are looking for

is that a lil ecotech intell? ...those guys gonna try everything now ....lol

 

[projectx]

Wow they are getting into everything lol

 

[dv3]

Wow they are getting into everything lol

pure speculation but
think the market for vortech type pumps is about to open up ....but they have a rep now to try and sell anything ..hopefully they do everything else as good as the pumps

 

[dv3]

or im completely off base and he is referring to this ....http://reefbuilders.com/2012/03/13/neptune-systems-apex-ios-app/

...or this http://reefbuilders.com/2012/03/12/blackreef-aquarium-controller-2/

 

[mdrumm]

off base. not announced yet.

 

[mdrumm]

your clue is baywatch

 

[Walter White]

David hasslehoff is making reef controllers?!?!

SWEET! im gonna wear a speedo when i install mine

 

[Mini T]

Gary Getdown??!!! Lmao!

 

[Heffe01]

So why not just tell us what you know? Is this supposed to be kept hush hush or what?

 

[Heffe01]

Still havn't seen anything on this. Does anyone know when the vertex cerebra is set to be released...that company is not good at public affairs.

 

[Heffe01]

Ahh....u must be refering to digital aquatics new lifeguard controller. Do you know where to find info on it. The artical on reefbuilders today doesnt say much. Thanks for the tip though...since i was looking at a RKL i may like this better.