computer controller

[ninjamini]

I was thinking of getting a controller to manage my lights. Any suggestions.

 

[jonthefishguy]

ever heard of timers! they work and are cheaper.....

 

[mx mr bean]

Originally Posted by jonthefishguy
ever heard of timers! they work and are cheaper.....
lol yes they do save loads of money ooposed to computer systems like aqua controllers.

 

[jonthefishguy]

uh...timers are 5 dollars.

 

[ninjamini]

Timers...One for the hqi, one for the atinics, one for the moonlights, one for the uv...what a mess I have.
And not nearly as cool as a computer control system. Hey its the 21 century my phone can send email and check swf.com for specials. Why not spend a few bucks to have good control over my grand in corals.

 

[viper_930]

I use the Neptune Aquacontroller Jr, but my main tank lights are still on analog timers. I don't know why I don't just switch them over the the controller. I use the ACJR for the temp controller, timer for the fuge, pH monitoring and control, and topoffs.

 

[scsinet]

I'd certainly never buy one just to control my lights... but if you want to control the whole tank those things are nice, especially if you use ca reactors and/or ozone, as you can set all the limits for pH and ORP. I've never been able to justify the price of them myself... for what they do they seem pretty steep...