Definitely a nice monitoring tool for the price. As I mentioned, I really like the idea of being able to use a PC with it instead of having yet another LCD screen or control head designed only for an aquarium. Eventually all these things go obsolote, as do PCs, but generally with a PC upgrade, you're still able to use the new PC with most software.

So you're suppose to keep that big ugly white thing in your display? No thanks, realistically this is pretty useless, only good thing is the par meter which will likely not be as accurate and easy to use as other meters available.

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waterproof PAR meter for $190, looking forward to seeing the specs (accuracy/repeatability).

I think the par feature is more of a once in a while thing. the monitor can sit in your sump/overflow for most other measurements, at least in my mind. I could care less about what par is unless its time to change bulbs or am acclimating a coral and in those instances it would be easily moved.

On a side note i was just reading the website. looks pretty neat. you need to replace "slides" on it monthly. Wonder how much those run?

I read somewhere $8/month gets you replacement slides and access to their online service so you can remotely monitor your device.

Starting to look a little like the old ink jet printer manufacturer ploy, reel you in with cheap hardware and keep you coming back with proprietary expendables, actually better, add a subscription service for a guaranteed monthly income.

I would think that you would need to keep the unit fairly clean for it to accurately read par/lux values.....

You read my mind. A quick vinegar bath every few months would probably do the trick but people need to be aware that it needs to be done.

http://www.h2oplusomething.com/index...flow&Itemid=65

interesting article