Reef Keeper 2 - Anyone have Experience with this ??

ElTornado · 12/19/2006, 04:59 PM

I am thinking about getting a Reef Keeper 2 made by Digital Aquatics. Does anyone have any experience with this item. Opinions would be welcome. THANKS !!!

http://www.digitalaquatics.com/reefkeeper2.html

gigiba · 12/19/2006, 07:13 PM

they have a forum here and it will give you lots info about the controller.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/fo...s=&forumid=329

also check out this

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=997688

crumbletop · 12/19/2006, 08:47 PM

To Reef Central

In that price range you should check out the Reefkeeper 2, the AquaController Jr., and the Premium Aquatics Lighthouse:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=990930

rpeeples · 12/20/2006, 12:24 AM

I recently purchased the RK2 and installed on my 240g.

I don't have experience with other controllers so my opinion is limited.

The unit has some pretty neat features and allows you to control up to 8 different devices.

I am currently using mine to control 4 MH and T5 lighting fixture as well as several pumps.

I think the one drawback in my opinion is the unit can only hold a max of 15 amps but if this is not a limitation for your setup then you will not be disappointed for the $'s spent.

CookieJar · 12/20/2006, 03:11 AM

I've had one for 1 year and I'm happy with it. I've also receieved good customer support- they've replaced 2X the outlets after I've had water trickle into it.
I find it best for controlling various lights so you don't have to have a bunch of the clunky, large, dial timers and also for controlling temperature heating/ cooling. Powerheads off/ on/ cycling and sump all on feed control are nice too. I find though that with my new 180 that I'll use more than 8 outlets, so I have a 2nd simple DJ type controller for those.
I strongly recommend it if you have 8 or less things to control- display is nice, small and is always lite to the right brightness level for me.

ElTornado · 12/20/2006, 08:32 AM

Thanks all !!!!

12/19/2006, 04:59 PM	#1
ElTornado Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calgary Posts: 2	Reef Keeper 2 - Anyone have Experience with this ?? I am thinking about getting a Reef Keeper 2 made by Digital Aquatics. Does anyone have any experience with this item. Opinions would be welcome. THANKS !!! http://www.digitalaquatics.com/reefkeeper2.html

12/19/2006, 08:47 PM	#3
crumbletop Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 4,718	*To Reef Central* In that price range you should check out the Reefkeeper 2, the AquaController Jr., and the Premium Aquatics Lighthouse: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=990930 __________________ "Misers get up early in the morning; and burglars, I am informed, get up the night before." - GK Chesterton Current Tank Info: 90 gallon AGA RR. 20 gal sump. 6x54W T5. AquaController Jr.

12/19/2006, 07:13 PM	#2
gigiba Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 265	they have a forum here and it will give you lots info about the controller. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/fo...s=&forumid=329 also check out this http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=997688

12/20/2006, 12:24 AM	#4
rpeeples Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NC Posts: 643	I recently purchased the RK2 and installed on my 240g. I don't have experience with other controllers so my opinion is limited. The unit has some pretty neat features and allows you to control up to 8 different devices. I am currently using mine to control 4 MH and T5 lighting fixture as well as several pumps. I think the one drawback in my opinion is the unit can only hold a max of 15 amps but if this is not a limitation for your setup then you will not be disappointed for the $'s spent.

12/20/2006, 03:11 AM	#5
CookieJar Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 545	I've had one for 1 year and I'm happy with it. I've also receieved good customer support- they've replaced 2X the outlets after I've had water trickle into it. I find it best for controlling various lights so you don't have to have a bunch of the clunky, large, dial timers and also for controlling temperature heating/ cooling. Powerheads off/ on/ cycling and sump all on feed control are nice too. I find though that with my new 180 that I'll use more than 8 outlets, so I have a 2nd simple DJ type controller for those. I strongly recommend it if you have 8 or less things to control- display is nice, small and is always lite to the right brightness level for me.

12/20/2006, 08:32 AM	#6
ElTornado Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calgary Posts: 2	Thanks all !!!!