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[Madmak]

Ya, I hear ya. There are many ways to set up a tank. I'm looking forward to the history log and safe guard alarms that you can do if everything is tied in to the controller.

[e46er]

true

thanks for your input

Im gonna order it and see how I like it and if I decide id like more options with a controller Im only out $130 on this 1 and I can spend the difference on livestock!

[gregzz4]

Originally Posted by e46er

true

thanks for your input

Im gonna order it and see how I like it and if I decide id like more options with a controller Im only out $130 on this 1 and I can spend the difference on livestock!

True enough, that's a good way to look at it

[gregzz4]

Originally Posted by Madmak

I'm looking forward to the history log that you can do if everything is tied in to the controller.

This you don't get with the DA stuff e46er, just so you know
The Apex units are more advanced
I went with DA as the Apex units didn't suit my desires, but I still spent almost as much

[e46er]

The RKL has data log which shows min max and avg....... What else for history would u want?

[gregzz4]

It doesn't log for as long as the Apex is all I meant
Me thinks you only get an hour with the DA
Either way, it wasn't on my list

[e46er]

Ohhhh ok gotcha
Now hmmmmmmmm

[gregzz4]

I did lots of reading before I made my mind up. There are differences for sure. What made my mind up in the end was the layout of the PC4 bar vs the Energy8 bar, the light controllers, and a couple other things. Don't remember right now.
I'm just trying to help you become more informed.
You won't hate the RKL, or the RKE.
Many would bash me for not selling you on an Apex.
It's a great unit too. I didn't like the fact that the starter unit was over $300.
There are others too, such as Profilux and another that isn't coming to mind.
$130 is a great starter price, but inform yourself first.
And keep in mind that I didn't cheap out, I just bought what I liked. It still cost me over $500 for my RKE with some other goodies, and I started with the same thought you have.

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[Mike-fish]

if i were to start with the RKL and down the road want to up grade to the RKE would all the addons still work fine