LF basic Controller - Temp. GVRD

[mkj]

search reviews for the new Archon controller "modern reefkeeper" and you will read about the horrible customer service Digital Aquatics has right now. People are upset with Digital Aquatics not just because their getting a product that doesn't work because of a manufacturing problem but trying to get customer service to fix has been a nightmare for them.

will get better once Digital Aquatics fixes the manufacturing error but they have lost many customers because of it.

[davej]

MKJ
Have you ever owned a reef keeper? Or just because you have read it on the internet it must be true? I have one for what seems like ten years now. Still going strong no issues.. In fact I own five of them, one on each tank. In my opinion a great starter controller. Apex is the cats meow but price prohibitive. No way will I trust the bi metallic strip on a heater to control the temps on the thousands of dollars in fish in my tanks. Just my opinion

[maron6977]

Thanks for the input !
Reason I want one : forget to turn fan off at night , after hot summer day . I've had the temp swing 6-8 degrees.
I think I'll give the reefkeeper lite a try !!!
Anyone have a used one for sale ???

[maron6977]

Also can I plug 2 heaters in & have them come on at seperate temps ?

[CM125]

Originally Posted by maron6977

Thanks for the input !
Reason I want one : forget to turn fan off at night , after hot summer day . I've had the temp swing 6-8 degrees.
I think I'll give the reefkeeper lite a try !!!
Anyone have a used one for sale ???

Strange... this conversation sold me on an APEX JR lol

[maron6977]

Ya , but how much is that !

[davej]

Originally Posted by maron6977

Also can I plug 2 heaters in & have them come on at seperate temps ?

Most definitely, you can use one outlet for lights one for fan and other two for heaters. Each outlet can have its own set point for temp that you want heater to come on at.

[CM125]

Originally Posted by maron6977

Ya , but how much is that !

It looks like just under $300, but the future adaptability is worth that extra cash. Does what I want know and if I expand later, I don't need to spend again. Im betting you could also run two tanks with it too.

Originally Posted by davej

Most definitely, you can use one outlet for lights one for fan and other two for heaters. Each outlet can have its own set point for temp that you want heater to come on at.

Sold!

[gobytron]

does Neptune still make aqua controllers?

I have been very, very happy with mine for nearly 8 years, and I bought is used.

Its the green screen version, for those of you who know how ancient that is.

N/M....just did a search and I see Apex and Neptune ore one and the same.