The best controller

hammerwall · 03/21/2006, 09:43 PM

What is the best controller on the market? Is the reefkeeper 2 on the same level as neptunes highest end product?

jim293 · 03/21/2006, 09:44 PM

I have heard the same thing.

ste6168 · 03/21/2006, 10:01 PM

that is not what i have heard... from what i hear(although i havent used either, yet) the neptunes are a better product.

wetWolger · 03/21/2006, 10:14 PM

IMO neptunes are much better products. They offer a lot more flexability with there programing. And in general more expandable.

With that being said I own a RK 1. I really enjoy it it, it does everything I want it to do. And with a benifit cost ratio in mind. I think the reefkeeper may be the best value for the buck out there.

elephen · 03/21/2006, 10:18 PM

The RK2's and the AquaController Jr's are on the same level. There is a variance in controllability and functionality as far as data logging goes but for the most part they are on the same playing field.

Now the AC II, III and III Pro's are on a COMPLETELY seperate playing field then any Digital Aquatics product out there, these are intended for the serious/hardcore enthusiast who enjoys complete automation and all that good jazz. I'm getting ready to order an ACIII setup, ethernet port with embedded telnet and http server which is nice along with a serial port for firmware upgrades. Can control upwards of 30 items I believe (somewhere in the vacinity) and can do all kinds of interesting stuff.

Check more details out at www.neptunesys.com

hammerwall · 03/22/2006, 07:03 AM

It sounds like neptune is the right fit for me, thanks for the info

ruiny · 03/22/2006, 09:59 AM

So if I want a controller that can controll ORP than the RK and AC Junior are out?

Drewpy · 03/22/2006, 07:09 PM

yup--- go with a neptune 2 or 3

The aqua junior is still more flexible then the reefkeeper 2...

Every socket can be programed to turn on or off independent of each other. The reefkeeper 2 cannot do this.

For example the reefkeeper 2 in "feed mode" will turn off the outlets you specify for the SAME length of time (ie 20 minutes).

While the aqua junior can shut off any outlet or outlets for any length of time (ie socket #1 off 20 minutes, socket number 2 off 30 minutes, socket #3 off 1 minute, etc)

This could be problem with the reefkeepr 2 --- if say you wanted the skimmer off for an hour (say after dosing phyoto) but you wanted one or two or all powerheads back on after only 20 minutes... The aqua junior can do this and things like this easily...

That is just one example... The aqua junior is just more flexible... Which i prefer-- I can change things quickly and i can control things the way i want....

They will both do roughly the same things... But the Aqua Junior is also CHEAPER too.

ethompson · 03/22/2006, 07:12 PM

www.aquatronica.com

I think the Aquatronica controllers are worth looking at.

ethompson

I'm researching controllers for the best fit for my tank too.

charles6299 · 03/22/2006, 07:15 PM

thko9

03/21/2006, 09:44 PM	#2
jim293 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 169	I have heard the same thing. __________________ Jim293 110 gallon reef tank Current Tank Info: 72 Gallon bow front/ 110 Gallon Reef Tanks

03/21/2006, 10:14 PM	#4
wetWolger Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,955	IMO neptunes are much better products. They offer a lot more flexability with there programing. And in general more expandable. With that being said I own a RK 1. I really enjoy it it, it does everything I want it to do. And with a benifit cost ratio in mind. I think the reefkeeper may be the best value for the buck out there. __________________ cheers, jent d-_-b Current Tank Info: 66gal = 32x24x20

03/22/2006, 09:59 AM	#7
ruiny Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 536	So if I want a controller that can controll ORP than the RK and AC Junior are out? __________________ Go Sens Go Current Tank Info: 93 mixed reef

03/22/2006, 07:09 PM	#8
Drewpy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid coast, Hope, Maine Posts: 861	yup--- go with a neptune 2 or 3 The aqua junior is still more flexible then the reefkeeper 2... Every socket can be programed to turn on or off independent of each other. The reefkeeper 2 cannot do this. For example the reefkeeper 2 in "feed mode" will turn off the outlets you specify for the SAME length of time (ie 20 minutes). While the aqua junior can shut off any outlet or outlets for any length of time (ie socket #1 off 20 minutes, socket number 2 off 30 minutes, socket #3 off 1 minute, etc) This could be problem with the reefkeepr 2 --- if say you wanted the skimmer off for an hour (say after dosing phyoto) but you wanted one or two or all powerheads back on after only 20 minutes... The aqua junior can do this and things like this easily... That is just one example... The aqua junior is just more flexible... Which i prefer-- I can change things quickly and i can control things the way i want.... They will both do roughly the same things... But the Aqua Junior is also CHEAPER too. __________________ drew Current Tank Info: 46 gallon bowfront, t5 ho 4 x 39 tek fixture, turboflotor 1000 multi, hob refugium

03/21/2006, 09:43 PM	#1
hammerwall Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Ne Posts: 157	The best controller What is the best controller on the market? Is the reefkeeper 2 on the same level as neptunes highest end product?

03/21/2006, 10:01 PM	#3
ste6168 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,066	that is not what i have heard... from what i hear(although i havent used either, yet) the neptunes are a better product.

03/21/2006, 10:18 PM	#5
elephen Moved On Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: kc Posts: 2,763	The RK2's and the AquaController Jr's are on the same level. There is a variance in controllability and functionality as far as data logging goes but for the most part they are on the same playing field. Now the AC II, III and III Pro's are on a COMPLETELY seperate playing field then any Digital Aquatics product out there, these are intended for the serious/hardcore enthusiast who enjoys complete automation and all that good jazz. I'm getting ready to order an ACIII setup, ethernet port with embedded telnet and http server which is nice along with a serial port for firmware upgrades. Can control upwards of 30 items I believe (somewhere in the vacinity) and can do all kinds of interesting stuff. Check more details out at www.neptunesys.com

03/22/2006, 07:03 AM	#6
hammerwall Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Ne Posts: 157	It sounds like neptune is the right fit for me, thanks for the info

03/22/2006, 07:12 PM	#9
ethompson Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 110	www.aquatronica.com I think the Aquatronica controllers are worth looking at. ethompson I'm researching controllers for the best fit for my tank too.

03/22/2006, 07:15 PM	#10
charles6299 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lowellville, Ohio Posts: 146	thko9