Heater Controller

tehon3299 · 03/13/2006, 08:01 AM

Hey guys,

I am looking to purchase the Neptune Aquacontroller 3. Its expensive but I think its worth it when it comes down to losing an entire tank. What more would I need to purchase to be able to monitor temp, monitor ph and turn on and off lights?

kraze3 · 03/13/2006, 09:02 AM

I have never used that controller so I cant say wether its good ro bad. But by reading that page it seems to do everything your asking about.

tehon3299 · 03/13/2006, 09:07 AM

Yeah and I also like the fact that it has a built in web server to access it and make change from the web.

Mr James · 03/13/2006, 12:39 PM

I, too, never used that controller. I hear the ACII is just as good and less expensive. There are guys on here who have those controllers and the system will contact them (via a beeper or such) when something goes wrong with their system. I am sure technology has improved since that time. I have used a simple Ranco Dual Stage Controller. Chiller plugged into one side and heater the other side. I set the temp to 78F and never have to worry about the temps in the tank. It only cost me about $130 (if memory serves me correctly) at DIYreef.com. It came prewired. just set it and forget it.

03/13/2006, 08:01 AM	#1
tehon3299 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 268	Heater Controller Hey guys, I am looking to purchase the Neptune Aquacontroller 3. Its expensive but I think its worth it when it comes down to losing an entire tank. What more would I need to purchase to be able to monitor temp, monitor ph and turn on and off lights?

03/13/2006, 09:07 AM	#3
tehon3299 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 268	Yeah and I also like the fact that it has a built in web server to access it and make change from the web. __________________ +90g AGA Megaflow +30g Custom Sump +100lbs Live Rock +ASM G3 Skimmer

03/13/2006, 09:02 AM	#2
kraze3 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: RI Posts: 2,373	I have never used that controller so I cant say wether its good ro bad. But by reading that page it seems to do everything your asking about.

03/13/2006, 12:39 PM	#4
Mr James Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 6,192	I, too, never used that controller. I hear the ACII is just as good and less expensive. There are guys on here who have those controllers and the system will contact them (via a beeper or such) when something goes wrong with their system. I am sure technology has improved since that time. I have used a simple Ranco Dual Stage Controller. Chiller plugged into one side and heater the other side. I set the temp to 78F and never have to worry about the temps in the tank. It only cost me about $130 (if memory serves me correctly) at DIYreef.com. It came prewired. just set it and forget it.