reefkeeper 2 or aquacontroller

disney95 · 02/08/2006, 06:47 AM

which one should I get reefkeeper 2 or the aqua controller . I am leaning towards the reefkeeper right now because I have a enlay300. has any one used a the old reefkeeper
thanks glenn

szwab · 02/08/2006, 11:50 AM

I like my aquacontroller II. Hopefully I'll be upgrading to the AC III soon

ErikS · 02/08/2006, 12:08 PM

I used the original & it worked very well. A couple of issues, but the customer support was excellent & it got resolved (very minor = time not kept across power failure) very quickly.

Lack of PH & multi-times per day switching, web server, ORP, etc. led me to change over to an ACIII (not really the same league).

Entropy · 02/08/2006, 12:35 PM

I am using the RK1 right now. It serves it purpose really well, but my lighting doesn't get along with it is so I have them on different digial timers now. The makers say they have that all sorted with the new model though. The main issue is can you wait? The RK2 hasn't been released yet (that I know of).

scuba4ever · 02/08/2006, 12:37 PM

I didn't know they had come out with a Reefkeeper 2, I am going to have to check into this...thanks

raynist · 02/08/2006, 12:43 PM

There are still a couple of things the RK2 can't do. One of them is data logging.

--Ray

disney95 · 02/08/2006, 07:41 PM

they are taking pre orders on them now

Chrisrush · 02/24/2006, 08:12 AM

I've got the RK1 and I really like it for what it does. I am looking to either upgrade to the RK2 or shell out the money for the ACIII.

Chris

KaBoOm · 02/24/2006, 08:27 AM

Check out the Aquatronica line too. I use it and I'm really happy with it so far. It's far more diverse than the RK2.

http://www.aquariumobsessed.com

disney95 · 02/24/2006, 09:55 AM

it should be for twice the price LOL

KaBoOm · 02/24/2006, 02:23 PM

Trust me, once you get a taste of having that level of control over your tank, you'll wish you had the Aquatronica. The expandability of the controller with different probes and more probes and options in the future make it a great deal.

I started out looking at the RK and RK2 (was in beta then) for temperature and lighting control. I did a little reading and found the Aquatronica so I checked it out and bought the basic package so I could do the lights and tempurature.

Within two weeks, I had most of the rest of the probes and sensors. It's a great setup. I think the deal right now is the Basic Package plus choice of PH or Redox or PC Interface, the details are on the website.

CW from the OC · 02/24/2006, 03:21 PM

I've had an Aquacontroller II for about.....8 years. I have no experience wit the reefkeeper.

I still find new things to do with the ACII. I'd imagine the ACIII is even nicer. All those years of product development and real life use in the field are valuable and are incorporated in the newer versions. IMO controllers are just like lights, if you can afford the bigger/better one, go ahead and get it now, becuase you will wish you did later.

02/08/2006, 06:47 AM	#1
disney95 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hazlet, NJ Posts: 660	reefkeeper 2 or aquacontroller which one should I get reefkeeper 2 or the aqua controller . I am leaning towards the reefkeeper right now because I have a enlay300. has any one used a the old reefkeeper thanks glenn

02/08/2006, 11:50 AM	#2
szwab RC Mod Join Date: May 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 15,225	I like my aquacontroller II. Hopefully I'll be upgrading to the AC III soon __________________ Mark "I got a fever, and the only prescription, is more cowbell" ~ Christopher Walken Current Tank Info: AGE 240 Flatback Hex

02/08/2006, 12:08 PM	#3
ErikS Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: VA Posts: 2,199	I used the original & it worked very well. A couple of issues, but the customer support was excellent & it got resolved (very minor = time not kept across power failure) very quickly. Lack of PH & multi-times per day switching, web server, ORP, etc. led me to change over to an ACIII (not really the same league). __________________ It's just my opinion & it's worth exactly what you paid for it

02/08/2006, 12:35 PM	#4
Entropy Texas Reefer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 13,656	I am using the RK1 right now. It serves it purpose really well, but my lighting doesn't get along with it is so I have them on different digial timers now. The makers say they have that all sorted with the new model though. The main issue is can you wait? The RK2 hasn't been released yet (that I know of). __________________ Rich Overton 150G cube FOWLR, 30g sump, ReefKeeperII, 3x Koralia 1400's, QuiteOne 3000, Reef Octopus DNWB150, 4x 30w Par38 LED. Current Tank Info: 36x36x27 150g

02/08/2006, 12:37 PM	#5
scuba4ever Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: FL Posts: 329	I didn't know they had come out with a Reefkeeper 2, I am going to have to check into this...thanks __________________ Life is to be enjoyed...not endured! Current Tank Info: 28 gal JBJ Nano Cube

02/08/2006, 12:43 PM	#6
raynist Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 4,921	There are still a couple of things the RK2 can't do. One of them is data logging. --Ray

02/08/2006, 07:41 PM	#7
disney95 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hazlet, NJ Posts: 660	they are taking pre orders on them now

02/24/2006, 08:12 AM	#8
Chrisrush Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,754	I've got the RK1 and I really like it for what it does. I am looking to either upgrade to the RK2 or shell out the money for the ACIII. Chris __________________ Thanks, Chris Current Tank Info: 2015 Reef Savvy Dream Tank Winner

02/24/2006, 08:27 AM	#9
KaBoOm Moved On Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 62	Check out the Aquatronica line too. I use it and I'm really happy with it so far. It's far more diverse than the RK2. http://www.aquariumobsessed.com

02/24/2006, 09:55 AM	#10
disney95 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hazlet, NJ Posts: 660	it should be for twice the price LOL

02/24/2006, 02:23 PM	#11
KaBoOm Moved On Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 62	Trust me, once you get a taste of having that level of control over your tank, you'll wish you had the Aquatronica. The expandability of the controller with different probes and more probes and options in the future make it a great deal. I started out looking at the RK and RK2 (was in beta then) for temperature and lighting control. I did a little reading and found the Aquatronica so I checked it out and bought the basic package so I could do the lights and tempurature. Within two weeks, I had most of the rest of the probes and sensors. It's a great setup. I think the deal right now is the Basic Package plus choice of PH or Redox or PC Interface, the details are on the website.

02/24/2006, 03:21 PM	#12
CW from the OC Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 853	I've had an Aquacontroller II for about.....8 years. I have no experience wit the reefkeeper. I still find new things to do with the ACII. I'd imagine the ACIII is even nicer. All those years of product development and real life use in the field are valuable and are incorporated in the newer versions. IMO controllers are just like lights, if you can afford the bigger/better one, go ahead and get it now, becuase you will wish you did later. __________________ Cheers! C Dub Current Tank Info: 210 LeeMar starfire reef (7x2x2), 100 gal SoCalCreations sump, Aquacontroller 3, Geo 618 fed by Cole Parmer peri pump, ATB Large Cone , Aquatinics Constellation T5, 4 Vortecs with wireless controllers, Eheim 1262 return on a SeaSwirl