Isn't this moving away from the open source concept? One of the things I like about the Apex is that a

Isn't this moving away from the open source concept? One of the things I like about the Apex is that a reefer

Isn't this moving away from the open source concept? One of the things I like about the Apex is that a reefer wrote

Isn't this moving away from the open source concept? One of the things I like about the Apex is that a reefer wrote an

Isn't this moving away from the open source concept? One of the things I like about the Apex is that a reefer wrote an app, and it's always improving with requested updates.

You're always going to be free to write your own apps or unregistered apps at your own risk.

Posting via android? :) Now imagine it was a dosing pump that jams instead of a post button.

No, posting via Lenovo laptop :) And I don't use dosing pumps, so it's all good -lol
But, I've never had any issues with my Android phone that I haven't induced myself, so I'd be confident in using it as a controller interface.

If you had a Mac, that would not happen Brad. :lol:

I'm not even sure what Android is, but I don't see it as a problem either.

you're right, I probably wouldn't have been able to post at all!!

Just a follow up, I bought the Apex with an additional powerbar, and so far I'm really happy with it. From opening the box to logging into the web interface via browser took about 10 minutes. Simple devices are easily manageable thru the web interface, and adding your own Advanced settings statements seems pretty straight forward.
Down side is I have to move all my ballasts to the other side of the stand so they can reach :)

Welcome to the APEX brotherhood :)

Do I get a ring?? :)

No you get to move ballasts =)

Where's your fancy new signature? :lol:

hmmph, some brotherhood!! -lol

Well, right now it would say Temp = too high. Metal halide 1 = Off. RO topoff=maybe later. metal halide 2,3=hey, where the hell are MH 2&3?

Not quite ready to play with the sig stuff, although setting it all up via my phone from the couch is pretty cool :P And since it's a web interface, I can use phone, PC or my iPad without having to install anything. Love that part!

has there been any smoke yet?

Steve

Hmmm, I definitely have to agree haha. I consider myself... at least a bit above the 'average' computer user, in terms of understanding techno-lingo and abilities... but I have to agree. These controllers, profilux in particular, aren't entirely user-friendly on all their bases.


This thread has been very useful! Thanks! Im looking at going controller route... profilux was my original consideration (out of ignorance... It is simply the one I knew most about from previous research), but will have more to think about now!

Good luck with your APEX Brad! Keep us updated!

Cheers,

Chris

Congrats on the purchase brad. I knew you would love it. I am still waiting to get another power bar for mine so I can have one mounted at the other end of the stand to run a bunch more stuff that I didn't have room for on the first bar. I am going to get a breakout box too so I can have sump and ato reservoir floats and a water on floor sensor.

After reading a few threads here and at RC, I was a bit worried about difficulty in setup, but it was dead easy, pretty much configuring itself on the network. I plugged it into my router, used the display pad to see the IP, punched that into my browser, entered default admin and password, and away we went!
The basics are that simple again. You pick the outlet for the light, use the gui for on and off times, etc. For more complicated things, the Unofficial manual has examples that you modify for your own needs, for example, my water solenoid...OSC 15/165/0 Then ON is a simple statement that says at midnight, turn on for 15 minutes, off for 165, then repeat. This lets my topoff run 15 minutes every three hours. Pretty easy, and no computer experience required.
Gareth was over last night (from ProReef) and was impressed with his initial view of the stuff, which is pretty good, because I'm pretty sure he sleeps with some of his Profilux stuff :)
Overall, unless you need the profilux for something in particular, Apex is a great choice. I had one support question already re: cord lengths, and Curt, the owner, replied within an hour on a Saturday night!
All the gear I need cost about 800 after taxes, so a savings of about $600 over the Profilux. For users with less than 3 x 400w MH, you could get away with only one powerbar, for an additional savings of about $200.

My problem is that my stand is about 7 feet long, and the power cords on the bars are 6 feet :) That means either a centrally mounted base unit, which is ugly to wire under stand, or, as I've done, all the controller stuff is mounted on one end in a separate cabinet. Unfortunately the cabinet is on the left of the tank, and all the electrical stuff in stand is on the right. Poor planning on my part, so now I have to reorganize the layout to run wires to the left. A bit of a pain, but it will clean up my wiring mess -lol

Surprisingly, no! :) smartass....:wink:

Hey, whadayaknow, Canreef has a specific forum for this type of thread..who knew??

Moved to the right forum :)

18 Controlers Comparison Spreadsheet
 

Hi, this file is too big for me to attatch, if you want it, just P|M me and I will email it. My good friend NAS uses the reekeeper II.

Reefkeeper I
AquaController Jr
Biotope
ReefKeeper II
Light House
Solar 1000
Aquacontroler III
Aquadyne 4000
Basicline
Aquamedic
Aquatronica
ProfiLux Plus II
AquaController III Pro
Profiline
AquaSmart
IKS Midi
Riff Control
Elos Biotopus II

That spreadsheet is getting pretty outdated but it can also be downloaded here: http://www.aquariumcontrollers.com/a...omparisons.php

LOL! I'm so far behind I think I'm first! :dizzy:
Good, I'll take that new link and go back to my padded room now (they dont let me out very often).:mrgreen: