Temp. controllers

mg426 · 04/16/2006, 10:36 PM

I would like your thoughts on a good temp (single and dual stage)
controller. Any help would be welcome thanks

Tnreefguy · 04/16/2006, 10:46 PM

What kind of budget are you own?

mg426 · 04/16/2006, 10:52 PM

100 to 200 bucks

asnatlas · 04/16/2006, 11:05 PM

Medusa 3-Digit Precision Dual Stage Temperature Controller

Tnreefguy · 04/17/2006, 06:48 AM

I have the old aquacontoller 2 system on my reef. I love this thing, it has wavemaking capability, lighting scheduals the only thing i wish it had was two working ph controlling inputs. One for the calcium reactor and one for the tank.

raskal311 · 04/17/2006, 08:54 AM

Aqua controller jr w/ DC8 would run you $240 without ph probe. Its a great device to expand on and has more then temp control. For about $140 you could get a ranco dual state controller.

Craig Lambert · 04/17/2006, 09:09 AM

Aqualogic single, or dual stage controllers work very well. I've been happy with the dual stage. It is also available under another name for a bit less money. I can't remember the name, but maybe someone else can:

http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_...ic.asp?CartId=

blmeier7 · 04/17/2006, 09:18 AM

I would second the Aqua Controller Jr. Mine is setup to control an external fan and shut off lights if the temp gets too high. It does a great job.

raskal311 · 04/17/2006, 12:50 PM

I just got this myself

http://www.thereefstop.com/catalog/p...roducts_id=398

Lyscer · 04/17/2006, 01:51 PM

I would recommend x10. That way you can control way more and there is open source software out there that you can put on your pc to control every thing you could think of. I'm currently working on a webpage that goes through setting up your tank using x10 to control temp, lights, pumps, etc..

04/16/2006, 10:36 PM	#1
mg426 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 6,923	Temp. controllers I would like your thoughts on a good temp (single and dual stage) controller. Any help would be welcome thanks __________________ I found a way to make a small fortune running a reef tank. Start with a large fortune. Unofficial President of the SEACLONE haters club Current Tank Info: 125 mixed reef 110 lbs LR, 1x250watt XM 20K MH 2x175watt XM 20K MH on Magetics 2X96 watt actinic PC, 220 watt VHO actinic, 30 gallon refugium, closed loop system powered by Sequence Dart MSX 200 skimmer 38 gallon sump, Oceansmotions squirt

04/16/2006, 10:52 PM	#3
mg426 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 6,923	100 to 200 bucks __________________ I found a way to make a small fortune running a reef tank. Start with a large fortune. Unofficial President of the SEACLONE haters club Current Tank Info: 125 mixed reef 110 lbs LR, 1x250watt XM 20K MH 2x175watt XM 20K MH on Magetics 2X96 watt actinic PC, 220 watt VHO actinic, 30 gallon refugium, closed loop system powered by Sequence Dart MSX 200 skimmer 38 gallon sump, Oceansmotions squirt

04/16/2006, 11:05 PM	#4
asnatlas Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waukee, IA Posts: 4,198	Medusa 3-Digit Precision Dual Stage Temperature Controller __________________ Shawn

04/17/2006, 09:09 AM	#7
Craig Lambert Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,897	Aqualogic single, or dual stage controllers work very well. I've been happy with the dual stage. It is also available under another name for a bit less money. I can't remember the name, but maybe someone else can: http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_...ic.asp?CartId= __________________ "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will spend all day in a boat drinking beer." Current Tank Info: 75G Tank, 29G Sump, 100lbs LR, AquaC EV-180, Iwaki MD-20RT return Tunze nano streams 4X54 t-5/Icecap Ballast & SLR's 2x110 vho actinic

04/17/2006, 01:51 PM	#10
Lyscer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 675	I would recommend x10. That way you can control way more and there is open source software out there that you can put on your pc to control every thing you could think of. I'm currently working on a webpage that goes through setting up your tank using x10 to control temp, lights, pumps, etc.. __________________ 68 Cadlights Versa 24" x 8 ATI Dimmable Sunpower 2 x Gyre XF-130 DIY Arduino Uno Controller with temp probes and 8 outlets ran from web interface ReefOctopus Skimmer and Eheim 1262 return Current Tank Info: 68 Cadlights Versa

04/16/2006, 10:46 PM	#2
Tnreefguy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Scotts Hill, TN Posts: 9	What kind of budget are you own?

04/17/2006, 06:48 AM	#5
Tnreefguy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Scotts Hill, TN Posts: 9	I have the old aquacontoller 2 system on my reef. I love this thing, it has wavemaking capability, lighting scheduals the only thing i wish it had was two working ph controlling inputs. One for the calcium reactor and one for the tank.

04/17/2006, 08:54 AM	#6
raskal311 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Orange County Posts: 5,274	Aqua controller jr w/ DC8 would run you $240 without ph probe. Its a great device to expand on and has more then temp control. For about $140 you could get a ranco dual state controller.

04/17/2006, 09:18 AM	#8
blmeier7 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 433	I would second the Aqua Controller Jr. Mine is setup to control an external fan and shut off lights if the temp gets too high. It does a great job.

04/17/2006, 12:50 PM	#9
raskal311 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Orange County Posts: 5,274	I just got this myself http://www.thereefstop.com/catalog/p...roducts_id=398