Which controller do you own Apex vs. DA Elite?

oscar.millan · 11/07/2011, 01:21 PM

This thread is not about which you think is better, although some discussion is always welcome. The thread is about numbers, who has more market share.

DA vs. Neptune, thanks for your votes.

I'll start, I own a DA unit myself.

jduck · 11/07/2011, 01:31 PM

2x Apex

oscar.millan · 11/07/2011, 02:13 PM

Keep the votes coming, good start so far.

oscar.millan · 11/07/2011, 03:09 PM

I'm assuming you own 2 units? That's what I call brand loyalty.

They must be doing something right.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jduck

2x Apex

oscar.millan · 11/07/2011, 03:14 PM

Apex takes the early lead.

bullitr · 11/07/2011, 04:24 PM

I don't think you need two unit since you can view multiple tanks and setting using expansion module and extra EB8

christygirl · 11/07/2011, 04:25 PM

I own 1 right now..... I will be buying one for my Red Sea Max 250 D.

I think that unit was the single best investment I have bought so far.

kikireef · 11/07/2011, 08:13 PM

+1 to the apex being one of my best investments

oscar.millan · 11/07/2011, 08:51 PM

Keep the voting coming, Apex is pulling away. Can DA catch up? Stay tuned.

oscar.millan · 11/07/2011, 08:57 PM

I always thought that the graphing was not as "useful" on the Apex. Any thoughts?

cediss · 11/07/2011, 09:06 PM

I love my Apex and definitely my best investment. There are better ways to view the graphs, such as Reeftronics. That being said I review my graphs almost daily to see trends visually and if Reeftronics wasn't available I would use the graphs provided via Aquanotes or directly from the apex server. Thanks Russ for Reeftronics!

bullitr · 11/07/2011, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oscar.millan

I always thought that the graphing was not as "useful" on the Apex. Any thoughts?

It's very useful to me
I can tell when my heater turns on and if my 3 parts dosing is working properly!

oscar.millan · 11/07/2011, 11:56 PM

Perhaps useful is not the best choice of words, I'm thinking more user friendly. I've often looked at Apex graphs as very plain and sometimes more difficult to read.

Am I still able to speak freely considering the overwhelming Apex vote? LoL.

Wow, DA is getting spanked.

TheWeaz · 11/08/2011, 12:01 AM

Apex. but I have a love-hate relationship with it sometimes.

oscar.millan · 11/08/2011, 12:24 AM

I feel exactly that way about my DA unit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheWeaz

Apex. but I have a love-hate relationship with it sometimes.

gonpostal · 11/08/2011, 12:32 AM

Reefkeeper Lite. I guess I can't vote

oscar.millan · 11/08/2011, 12:43 AM

That's a good point, are Apex voters voting for Jr. models, etc.? Perhaps I should have been more clear.

savethereef · 11/08/2011, 12:47 AM

I've had my reef keeper elite for about 3.5 years. Works great. I had a reefkeeper 2 before this one. I can view my graphs online and on my phone. Turn off/on things from phone or comp. takes care top off/ temp/ph and blah blah blah

I LOVE MY RKE

vdubfiend · 11/08/2011, 08:40 AM

Ive had both

both have there pros and cons i guess

my vote goes to apex though

mroccoralman · 11/08/2011, 09:20 AM

Reef keeper elite is very user friendly if a 14 year old can do it anybody should be able to

it is very easy and if you get the rk elite and you can't figure out how to work something you can call marine depot for help.

REEF KEEPER ELITE

oscar.millan · 11/08/2011, 01:18 PM

Oh man, it's not even close. Keep the votes coming. Perhaps DA is still in the running. LoL.

Cliff · 11/08/2011, 02:12 PM

2 x rke
1 x rkl
1 x hk

oscar.millan · 11/08/2011, 04:14 PM

I think you should be allowed four votes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cliff

2 x rke
1 x rkl
1 x hk

oscar.millan · 11/08/2011, 04:28 PM

Keep the votes coming.

socalmiket · 11/08/2011, 06:08 PM

I am an Apex man myself, love that thing

- MikeT

View Poll Results: What controller do you use in your aquarium?
APEX	33	62.26%
Reef Keeper Elite	20	37.74%
Voters: 53. You may not vote on this poll

11/07/2011, 01:21 PM	#1
oscar.millan Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,003	Which controller do you own Apex vs. DA Elite? This thread is not about which you think is better, although some discussion is always welcome. The thread is about numbers, who has more market share. DA vs. Neptune, thanks for your votes. I'll start, I own a DA unit myself. __________________ "Let the future tell the truth and evaluate each one according to his work and accomplishments. The present is theirs; the future, for which I really worked, is mine." -Tesla Current Tank Info: 180g mixed reef, 90g rimless cube.

11/07/2011, 01:31 PM	#2
jduck Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 389	2x Apex __________________ 240 gal. Miracles, 2x150g Frag tanks, 120 gal sump, SRO XT5000 EXT, Abyzz a200, , SRO CR5000D Ca reactor. 4x Ati 8x54w, 4x250w Radiums, Apex. 45g QT

11/07/2011, 02:13 PM	#3
oscar.millan Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,003	Keep the votes coming, good start so far. __________________ "Let the future tell the truth and evaluate each one according to his work and accomplishments. The present is theirs; the future, for which I really worked, is mine." -Tesla Current Tank Info: 180g mixed reef, 90g rimless cube.

11/07/2011, 03:14 PM	#5
oscar.millan Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,003	Apex takes the early lead. __________________ "Let the future tell the truth and evaluate each one according to his work and accomplishments. The present is theirs; the future, for which I really worked, is mine." -Tesla Current Tank Info: 180g mixed reef, 90g rimless cube.

11/07/2011, 04:24 PM	#6
bullitr broke but happy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: stevenson ranch, ca Posts: 14,053	I don't think you need two unit since you can view multiple tanks and setting using expansion module and extra EB8 __________________ Lawrence SFVR member 435 gallon display in wall see through no more hyposalinity... Current Tank Info: 96x36x29 inwall

11/07/2011, 04:25 PM	#7
christygirl Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, California Posts: 990	I own 1 right now..... I will be buying one for my Red Sea Max 250 D. I think that unit was the single best investment I have bought so far. __________________ Randy ----------------------------------- The real Christygirl is my wife. Current Tank Info: 180 LeeMar with a build thread: www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2273977

11/07/2011, 08:13 PM	#8
kikireef Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chino at The Preserve Posts: 1,107	+1 to the apex being one of my best investments __________________ Keith SCMAS Member Tank Info: 120 gallon 48"x30"x20" Leemar Rimless. 2 MP40w, 1 MP10w, SROsss Skimmer, ATI Sunpower 8x54w, Neptune Apex Controller with WXM module. 2 BRS dosing pumps. Check my homepage for the build...

11/07/2011, 08:51 PM	#9
oscar.millan Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,003	Keep the voting coming, Apex is pulling away. Can DA catch up? Stay tuned. __________________ "Let the future tell the truth and evaluate each one according to his work and accomplishments. The present is theirs; the future, for which I really worked, is mine." -Tesla Current Tank Info: 180g mixed reef, 90g rimless cube.

11/07/2011, 08:57 PM	#10
oscar.millan Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,003	I always thought that the graphing was not as "useful" on the Apex. Any thoughts? __________________ "Let the future tell the truth and evaluate each one according to his work and accomplishments. The present is theirs; the future, for which I really worked, is mine." -Tesla Current Tank Info: 180g mixed reef, 90g rimless cube.

11/07/2011, 09:06 PM	#11
cediss Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Yorba Linda, CA Posts: 1,431	I love my Apex and definitely my best investment. There are better ways to view the graphs, such as Reeftronics. That being said I review my graphs almost daily to see trends visually and if Reeftronics wasn't available I would use the graphs provided via Aquanotes or directly from the apex server. Thanks Russ for Reeftronics!

11/07/2011, 11:56 PM	#13
oscar.millan Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,003	Perhaps useful is not the best choice of words, I'm thinking more user friendly. I've often looked at Apex graphs as very plain and sometimes more difficult to read. Am I still able to speak freely considering the overwhelming Apex vote? LoL. Wow, DA is getting spanked. __________________ "Let the future tell the truth and evaluate each one according to his work and accomplishments. The present is theirs; the future, for which I really worked, is mine." -Tesla Current Tank Info: 180g mixed reef, 90g rimless cube.

11/08/2011, 12:01 AM	#14
TheWeaz Beer Snob Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 620	Apex. but I have a love-hate relationship with it sometimes. __________________ ~The Weaz Current Tank Info: Leemar 100g

11/08/2011, 12:32 AM	#16
gonpostal Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 550	Reefkeeper Lite. I guess I can't vote __________________ Current tank: 40 breeder, 20 long sump, Eheim Compact+ 3000 return pump, Reef Octopus Classic 110-INT skimmer, 2x Koralia Evolution 600, Viparspectra T300 LEDs.

11/08/2011, 12:43 AM	#17
oscar.millan Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,003	That's a good point, are Apex voters voting for Jr. models, etc.? Perhaps I should have been more clear. __________________ "Let the future tell the truth and evaluate each one according to his work and accomplishments. The present is theirs; the future, for which I really worked, is mine." -Tesla Current Tank Info: 180g mixed reef, 90g rimless cube.

11/08/2011, 12:47 AM	#18
savethereef SCRK Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bellflower 90706 CA (So Cal) Posts: 7,720	I've had my reef keeper elite for about 3.5 years. Works great. I had a reefkeeper 2 before this one. I can view my graphs online and on my phone. Turn off/on things from phone or comp. takes care top off/ temp/ph and blah blah blah I LOVE MY RKE __________________ Instead of building a reef in my home i would rather build my home in the reef. Rob aka STR SCRK & SCMAS MEMBER Current Tank Info: Leemar 450g 96L x36W x 30T 3/4 inch Starfire With 70g Sump Vertex 250 Royal Exclusive protein Skimmer Laguna 2900 Return pump 5 Aquaillumination Hydra's LED Modules. 4 Tunze Stream Bubble Magus Doser. Reef Keeper Elite

11/08/2011, 08:40 AM	#19
vdubfiend Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: socal Posts: 1,195	Ive had both both have there pros and cons i guess my vote goes to apex though

11/08/2011, 09:20 AM	#20
mroccoralman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cypress Posts: 280	Reef keeper elite is very user friendly if a 14 year old can do it anybody should be able to it is very easy and if you get the rk elite and you can't figure out how to work something you can call marine depot for help. REEF KEEPER ELITE

11/08/2011, 01:18 PM	#21
oscar.millan Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,003	Oh man, it's not even close. Keep the votes coming. Perhaps DA is still in the running. LoL. __________________ "Let the future tell the truth and evaluate each one according to his work and accomplishments. The present is theirs; the future, for which I really worked, is mine." -Tesla Current Tank Info: 180g mixed reef, 90g rimless cube.

11/08/2011, 02:12 PM	#22
Cliff Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Los Angeles, san gabriel valley Posts: 481	2 x rke 1 x rkl 1 x hk

11/08/2011, 04:28 PM	#24
oscar.millan Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,003	Keep the votes coming. __________________ "Let the future tell the truth and evaluate each one according to his work and accomplishments. The present is theirs; the future, for which I really worked, is mine." -Tesla Current Tank Info: 180g mixed reef, 90g rimless cube.

11/08/2011, 06:08 PM	#25
socalmiket Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lawndale, Ca Posts: 1,230	I am an Apex man myself, love that thing - MikeT

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