Apex controller question

windcoast reefs · #1 10-30-2012, 11:57 PM

Hey I noticed that apex came out with the apex jr, it looks very similar to the neptune energy bar 4 or 8. Now my question, can the apex energy bar 8 be used as a stand alone controller through a Ethernet port? Now my other question, does the energy bar 8 have a built in ethernet port like the apex jr? Or am I reading things wrong online?

Aquattro · #2 10-31-2012, 12:03 AM

Reading wrong. The power bar is just an extension of the controller, it is controlled by it, whether the full or Jr.

windcoast reefs · #3 10-31-2012, 12:04 AM

Good to know! Thanks for the clarification!

Aquattro · #4 10-31-2012, 12:07 AM

When looking at the Jr. vs Lite vs. Full, be aware of what you plan to run, now and in the future.

windcoast reefs · #5 10-31-2012, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro

When looking at the Jr. vs Lite vs. Full, be aware of what you plan to run, now and in the future.

Yeah I figure I'll end up with the lite system, it looks like its has quite a bit of functionality.

Aquattro · #6 10-31-2012, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by windcoast reefs

Yeah I figure I'll end up with the lite system, it looks like its has quite a bit of functionality.

Ya, it's a reasonable system, I think it just doesn't do pH? I think Neptune has a table to compare them on their site.