reef keeper elite v2 with net vs neptune apex

jasimek · 01/10/2012, 04:42 PM

im looking into purchasing a controller. what i haven't been able to find is what are the real differences between the reefkeeper elite v2 with net and the neptune apex? what are the possibilities for each one? can i monitor the aquarium online with each and will it email me if there is a problem? can either one handle dosing pumps and ato and can i setup a schedule for dosing? i have an aquatic life fixture that already has a timer on it...can either one of these controllers dim the lights to simulate dusk/dawn? looking for any advantages and disadvantages for each one. thanks.

cobra9 · 01/10/2012, 04:53 PM

Have you tried to use the search function? Its been discussed hundreds of times in this forum.

jasimek · 01/10/2012, 05:10 PM

Yeah. Wasn't very informative...I was looking for the possibilities of each one so I could make an informed decision.

cobra9 · 01/10/2012, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cobra9

Have you tried to use the search function? Its been discussed hundreds of times in this forum.

Look at my comments. this has been discussed. Try hitting the little search button at the top of these forums and type in apex then do it again and type in reefkeeper. That way you will see all the things you can do with each and the pros and cons of each.

Then you can be informed.

Drae · 01/10/2012, 06:18 PM

Don't worry about him. There's always a wise apple on these boards. Though he's right about searching past threads, it doesn't mean you shouldn't post your questions at will.

cobra9 · 01/10/2012, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Drae

Don't worry about him. There's always a wise apple on these boards. Though he's right about searching past threads, it doesn't mean you shouldn't post your questions at will.

I am not being a wise apple or anything else. If he does a search and does some reading then comes back with a few specific questions he was unable to answer doing a little bit of research I would be happy to help but his questions are way to broad. Do some reading there are tons and tons of great posts about the capabilities of both controllers and the differences between them.

Drae · 01/10/2012, 07:36 PM

My mistake. No biggie

moondoggy4 · 01/10/2012, 09:35 PM

I have both types of controllers My advice if you need help using these controllers, I do. Try posting half of your questions in each ones forum to see how much help you get.

James77 · 01/10/2012, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jasimek

what are the possibilities for each one? can i monitor the aquarium online with each and will it email me if there is a problem? can either one handle dosing pumps and ato and can i setup a schedule for dosing? i have an aquatic life fixture that already has a timer on it...can either one of these controllers dim the lights to simulate dusk/dawn? looking for any advantages and disadvantages for each one. thanks.

Both can control dosers, heaters, lights, email, PC control, dim LEDs/lights using 0-10v control, control Tunze pumps. Only Apex can control Vortechs.

I have owned both. The Apex is far less buggy, and has customer support that is leaps and bounds ahead of RK. It took a week of emails and call to Digial Aquatics to just get a RA number for a faulty problem and a total of 3 weeks to get it back. Neptune? Had a RA that same day i emailed, and the problem module fixed and in my hand in less than a week.

Both are good controllers and will work well, but I will never own a DA product again.

solitude127 · 01/10/2012, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cobra9

I am not being a wise apple or anything else. If he does a search and does some reading then comes back with a few specific questions he was unable to answer doing a little bit of research I would be happy to help but his questions are way to broad. Do some reading there are tons and tons of great posts about the capabilities of both controllers and the differences between them.

You assume it's a he. If you assume a lot of things in life you'll be in for a big surprise

I have a RKE and like it. I just recently upgraded to myReef and it's pretty cool being able to make changes via the PC. I don't have the net module though. Here's what my controller controls.
2 dosers
Dusk/Dawn Lights
Full lights
Fuge light
Skimmer (if skimmer cup is full, it will turn off skimmer)
2 heaters
Fan for cooling
ATO
I also have a float switch in my ATO reservoir and it'll let me know when it's close to empty.
Moonlights

01/10/2012, 04:42 PM	#1
jasimek Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Plainfield, Illinois Posts: 692	reef keeper elite v2 with net vs neptune apex im looking into purchasing a controller. what i haven't been able to find is what are the real differences between the reefkeeper elite v2 with net and the neptune apex? what are the possibilities for each one? can i monitor the aquarium online with each and will it email me if there is a problem? can either one handle dosing pumps and ato and can i setup a schedule for dosing? i have an aquatic life fixture that already has a timer on it...can either one of these controllers dim the lights to simulate dusk/dawn? looking for any advantages and disadvantages for each one. thanks.

01/10/2012, 04:53 PM	#2
cobra9 Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 700	Have you tried to use the search function? Its been discussed hundreds of times in this forum.

01/10/2012, 05:10 PM	#3
jasimek Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Plainfield, Illinois Posts: 692	Yeah. Wasn't very informative...I was looking for the possibilities of each one so I could make an informed decision.

01/10/2012, 06:18 PM	#5
Drae RAIDER NATION! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: City of sin... Posts: 3,476	Don't worry about him. There's always a wise apple on these boards. Though he's right about searching past threads, it doesn't mean you shouldn't post your questions at will.

01/10/2012, 07:36 PM	#7
Drae RAIDER NATION! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: City of sin... Posts: 3,476	My mistake. No biggie

01/10/2012, 09:35 PM	#8
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	I have both types of controllers My advice if you need help using these controllers, I do. Try posting half of your questions in each ones forum to see how much help you get.