Tank Monitoring needs...

Volkman · 10/07/2009, 08:30 AM

Hi everyone,

We don't travel a whole lot and when we do, we thankfully have my Father-in-law take care of our tank. But I always lose sleep wondering if the param's are in-check, pumps working, etc... and would like to get a program that will notify me of set alarms if something goes haywire. What do you guys recommend?

I currently use a AquaController II (need the serial cable) to control the tank and know Aquanotes works with this, but it's $75 bucks. If I can avoid spending that much, that would be nice. Also have laptops with wireless networks throughout the house and have a Blackberry Curve to get updates/notifications on.

Your guys help is appreciated! Thank you.

Volkman · 10/07/2009, 04:21 PM

Bump!

lordofthereef · 10/07/2009, 04:24 PM

$75 upgrade is probably the cheapest way to go. The only other option I can think of is going with a different controller, but that would cost far more than $75

Volkman · 10/07/2009, 04:26 PM

That's what I was afraid of.. oh well. Anyone else have ideas, what do you do? Thanks!

10/07/2009, 08:30 AM	#1
Volkman Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lake Barrington, IL Posts: 418	Tank Monitoring needs... Hi everyone, We don't travel a whole lot and when we do, we thankfully have my Father-in-law take care of our tank. But I always lose sleep wondering if the param's are in-check, pumps working, etc... and would like to get a program that will notify me of set alarms if something goes haywire. What do you guys recommend? I currently use a AquaController II (need the serial cable) to control the tank and know Aquanotes works with this, but it's $75 bucks. If I can avoid spending that much, that would be nice. Also have laptops with wireless networks throughout the house and have a Blackberry Curve to get updates/notifications on. Your guys help is appreciated! Thank you.

10/07/2009, 04:21 PM	#2
Volkman Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lake Barrington, IL Posts: 418	Bump!

10/07/2009, 04:24 PM	#3
lordofthereef One reef to rule them all Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 5,299	$75 upgrade is probably the cheapest way to go. The only other option I can think of is going with a different controller, but that would cost far more than $75

10/07/2009, 04:26 PM	#4
Volkman Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lake Barrington, IL Posts: 418	That's what I was afraid of.. oh well. Anyone else have ideas, what do you do? Thanks!