Pretty much all of the main controllers (GHL Profilux, Digital Aquatics ReefKeeper, Neptune Systems AquaControllers) will do everything you want them to do. What you have to do is decide first which vendor you'd like to go with. Do a little review research, talk to people on the forums who have the various controllers and decide which one you'd like to invest in. Then, once you have picked one, figure out which sub packages you need to order to achieve your goals.
For example, with the Profilux you can buy a base unit which just does simple temp monitoring and controlling with a temp probe. Then you can add on probes and controllable sockets and fans and lights a la cart. Or, you can buy the Profilux Plus EX II pro Super Duper Awesome Comes With Everything package which will include all of the above, minus extra LED lights fans, etc.
The other vendors are more or less the same approach. Buy a "Simple/Getting started" base package and then add on various probes and gadgets, or buy the Full Blown Super Package that has mostly everything.
So, the bottom line is, they will all do what you've listed, you just have to figure out which platform you think you might like better. That is, once you've added up the total cost of all the various pieces to do everything you want the controller to do, one vendor my come out cheaper than the other, etc.
PS. There are other controllers but those are the big 3. In my opinion if you want best overall support I would stick with those three.
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