Archon: Where to buy?

aiber · 05/31/2018, 10:13 AM

Where can I buy the Archon Controller? I visited the website and everything is sold out.

mcgyvr · 05/31/2018, 10:36 AM

Wasn't that product trash canned?

Seems there is a few floating around on Ebay..

ROlympia · 05/31/2018, 08:32 PM

I'll sell you mine.

aiber · 06/01/2018, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ROlympia

I'll sell you mine.

So they have been discontinued? Where they horrible.

ReefCowboy · 06/01/2018, 07:40 AM

Buying that controller these days is like walking into Best Buy and say you want to buy a walkman

aiber · 06/01/2018, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ReefCowboy

Buying that controller these days is like walking into Best Buy and say you want to buy a walkman

LOL. Well stated! I just am not willing to pay the exorbitant price of the APEX and am looking for some competition. Considering the Reefkeeper also.

Thanks for the help.

top shelf · 06/01/2018, 08:21 AM

What is your goal with a controller? Are you just looking for simple functions like to be able to control outlets? Depending on your needs a WiFi power strip might be worth looking at and cost about $50.

ryeguyy84 · 06/01/2018, 08:42 AM

look at the Apex Jr. I had a reef keeper and I really don't know how they stay in business. I switched to the apex Jr after my reef keeper took a shower in tank water and it's sooooo much better. I've added a few modules since then and it's pretty much a full on apex at this point.

it runs everything, ATO, including refiling my ATO container when it's low, radions, vortechs, dosing pumps you name it.

aiber · 06/01/2018, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ryeguyy84

look at the Apex Jr. I had a reef keeper and I really don't know how they stay in business. I switched to the apex Jr after my reef keeper took a shower in tank water and it's sooooo much better. I've added a few modules since then and it's pretty much a full on apex at this point.

it runs everything, ATO, including refiling my ATO container when it's low, radions, vortechs, dosing pumps you name it.

See I don't understand why you would need a controller for the radions. I have a radion and already have controller it through their website. The vortechs is the same.

I just think that Neptune is price gauging. I get it that they want to make money and I don't blame them. I hobbyists didn't pay these high prices, they would be forced to lower their prices.

Thanks

top shelf · 06/01/2018, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ryeguyy84

look at the Apex Jr. I had a reef keeper and I really don't know how they stay in business. I switched to the apex Jr after my reef keeper took a shower in tank water and it's sooooo much better. I've added a few modules since then and it's pretty much a full on apex at this point.

it runs everything, ATO, including refiling my ATO container when it's low, radions, vortechs, dosing pumps you name it.

I love my Jr as well and happy I got it from go with this tank. Has been very solid and reliable, I'd say worth it's weight in gold. I found there to be a slight learning curve at first but once you figure it out it's easy from there.

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Originally Posted by aiber

See I don't understand why you would need a controller for the radions. I have a radion and already have controller it through their website. The vortechs is the same.

I just think that Neptune is price gauging. I get it that they want to make money and I don't blame them. I hobbyists didn't pay these high prices, they would be forced to lower their prices.

Thanks

In the case of products like Neptune, ecotech, and many other brands the prices may seem high but with that high price tag usually comes a great warranty, customer service, quality, and a few other perks. Personally I find it hard to put a price on those things and they are worth the higher price. There is also a lot of R&D that goes into a lot of these products that many don't take into consideration. Some products spend years and a lot of man hrs before they even see production and we get our hands on them.

A controller is a serious investment and needs careful consideration before you purchase. It will be the brains of your entire tank and you want to be able to rely on it to do its job.

Just my .02 but I see a lot of people switch from reef keeper to Apex but not so many switch from Apex to reef keeper.

n2585722 · 06/03/2018, 10:15 AM

It looks like Dynon has dropped all their controllers under Digital Aquatics name. It looks to me that they are switcing all resources to their avionics. I have the Archon and love it. I guess I will eventually have to replace it years down the road. If I do the new one will have to have wifi communication between the modules instead of buss cables. So far I have not seen one with these features that would fit my needs. I have time so I might just try comming up with my own.

jeffp1 · 06/03/2018, 04:27 PM

I have been running a ReefKeeper Elite for over 3 years with no issues. Easy to program and it does everything I need it to.

tkeracer619 · 06/04/2018, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by n2585722

It looks like Dynon has dropped all their controllers under Digital Aquatics name. It looks to me that they are switcing all resources to their avionics.

Pretty sure "Dynon Instruments" and not "Dynon Avionics" purchased Digital Aquatics. Not sure what the future holds with them.

aiber · 06/05/2018, 06:17 AM

Hi all! Anybody heard of the eK Core Aquarium Controller?

n2585722 · 06/05/2018, 09:18 AM

Dynon Instruments makes instruments for avionics. They have owned Digital Aquatics as far back as I have owned one and that since 2008. I have to assume they have always owned Digital Aquatics.

I have heard of EK Coral. I don't know what to make of it yet. From what has been released so far it would not fit my needs. I did not see any type of switch inputs on the controller. I like the idea of the wireless power bars. I have sensors at the tank and 35ft away from the tank. So I cannot see a way to overcome that issue.

FlyingFishSKYw · 09/21/2018, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by n2585722

Dynon Instruments makes instruments for avionics..

And now they’re making airplanes!

https://vashonaircraft.com

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n2585722 · 09/21/2018, 02:33 PM

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And now they’re making airplanes!

https://vashonaircraft.com

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So that is why they got our of the aquarium controller business.

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05/31/2018, 10:13 AM	#1
aiber Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 646	Archon: Where to buy? Where can I buy the Archon Controller? I visited the website and everything is sold out. __________________ Albert Current Tank Info: 50 Gall. Cube Reef Tank

05/31/2018, 10:36 AM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Wasn't that product trash canned? Seems there is a few floating around on Ebay.. __________________ Who me?

06/01/2018, 07:40 AM	#5
ReefCowboy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,742	Buying that controller these days is like walking into Best Buy and say you want to buy a walkman __________________ Rimless 150 Gal Sps System: Giesemann Spectra/New Apex/2x MP40qd's+ 2x Gyre XF250's/Cor20/Custom Stand, Sump and Algae Scrubber/2x DOS dosing/Skimz Octa 205i Skimmer

06/01/2018, 08:21 AM	#7
top shelf Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,022	What is your goal with a controller? Are you just looking for simple functions like to be able to control outlets? Depending on your needs a WiFi power strip might be worth looking at and cost about $50. __________________ Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it into a fruit salad. Philosophy is wondering if that means ketchup is a smoothie. Current tank info: 45g SCA Cube

06/01/2018, 08:42 AM	#8
ryeguyy84 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,753	look at the Apex Jr. I had a reef keeper and I really don't know how they stay in business. I switched to the apex Jr after my reef keeper took a shower in tank water and it's sooooo much better. I've added a few modules since then and it's pretty much a full on apex at this point. it runs everything, ATO, including refiling my ATO container when it's low, radions, vortechs, dosing pumps you name it. __________________ Current tank: 90G mixed reef. Current Tank Info: 90 gallon

05/31/2018, 08:32 PM	#3
ROlympia Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 138	I'll sell you mine.

06/03/2018, 10:15 AM	#11
n2585722 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Tx Posts: 1,072	It looks like Dynon has dropped all their controllers under Digital Aquatics name. It looks to me that they are switcing all resources to their avionics. I have the Archon and love it. I guess I will eventually have to replace it years down the road. If I do the new one will have to have wifi communication between the modules instead of buss cables. So far I have not seen one with these features that would fit my needs. I have time so I might just try comming up with my own.

06/03/2018, 04:27 PM	#12
jeffp1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Walnut Hill, Fl Posts: 52	I have been running a ReefKeeper Elite for over 3 years with no issues. Easy to program and it does everything I need it to.

06/05/2018, 06:17 AM	#14
aiber Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 646	Hi all! Anybody heard of the eK Core Aquarium Controller? __________________ Albert Current Tank Info: 50 Gall. Cube Reef Tank

06/05/2018, 09:18 AM	#15
n2585722 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Tx Posts: 1,072	Dynon Instruments makes instruments for avionics. They have owned Digital Aquatics as far back as I have owned one and that since 2008. I have to assume they have always owned Digital Aquatics. I have heard of EK Coral. I don't know what to make of it yet. From what has been released so far it would not fit my needs. I did not see any type of switch inputs on the controller. I like the idea of the wireless power bars. I have sensors at the tank and 35ft away from the tank. So I cannot see a way to overcome that issue.