advice for my new set-up

reefwars · #1 09-10-2010, 03:37 AM

haha good timing i was just reading on the apex aquacontoller3 pro and it looks sweet any thoughts???

fencer · #2 09-10-2010, 03:42 AM

Just Apex the AC 3 are way different
Oh .....either tunze or vortecs

Jeff_ · #3 09-10-2010, 04:33 AM

+1 on the apex
Good support from neptune, and there are some good guides out there on setup.

reefwars · #4 09-10-2010, 05:23 AM

Agreed completelyi just spent all night reading on these and I gotta say must have for my new tank, I am a spontanious person so it's nice to checkin on my tank while onthe go, the price isn't back breaking and i like the sunset/sunrise and moon settings

fencer · #5 09-10-2010, 06:11 AM

check with steve at red coral i believe he is going to order soon

lastlight · #6 09-10-2010, 07:09 AM

As for space if the basement isn't developed why not build a stand down there for all your equipment right under your dining room? You can make it extra high so you're not really pumping too far up either and it's at a nice height to work at. Noise will also all be down there.

reefwars · #7 09-11-2010, 07:59 AM

brett love the idea of someday having a fish room underneath or behind a tank but unfortunately my basement is a crawl space its just one floor to my house which sucks for heat issues and humidity but good if i go the airconditioner route as i only have one level to cool

im thinking mh pendants for the tank but ........should i lol

????

rjengen · #8 09-11-2010, 03:01 PM

I like where this is going and can't wait to see the build thread...as far as controllers...FWIW, I have a Profilux, and all I can do is preach about how good they are, and the support out there for them. I haven't figured out how to get it to wipe after a trip to the bathroom, and a #2, but everything else is dead simple with it. It's basically plug and play...and if you have the money to spend, you won't be dissapointed. The support, and options are endless, and it's a compact unit, around the size of a computer's router. Right now we're in the process of upgrading my lights from T-5's to dimable LED's, all controlled by the Profilux. You can also get a dosing unit, which will also run your ATO, and automatic water changes. Might be worth while for you to go down and chat with Ken at Blue World Aquatics...I was very sceptical about the price at first, but now that I've had it up and running for 6 months, I can honestly say it's worth every penny. Hope that helped...and can't wait to see the build