Electronic Controllers

[tomlando]

I'm thinking of getting an electronic controller. Are there some people who use them that might give me some help with the selection. Reefkeeper, Neptune, Medusa? Thanks

 

[acrylic51]

I've been torn about the same thing, and have finally made my decision on that issue.....I've decided to go with the Neptune controller......IMO just a nicer unit than the others......The ReefKeeper was my 2nd choice, but they lack some of the features I wanted and it appears that they have a problem with the systems resetting here lately that no one has been able to resolve......I don't know if that problem is with either the ReefKeeper 1 or the new ReefKeeper2, but either way it's screwy and it's not isolated to just 1 or 2 people. There is a thread on another site about this problem.......

 

[tomlando]

Yeah, I'm leaning towards the Neptune Aqualogic Jr. It's more than I need right now so it leaves room for expansion. So far the prices seem about the same everywhere, ...just changes in the package offerings. I haven't spoken to anyone who is using one yet though.

 

[misfit]

I was looking into the aquadyne octopus 4000 still undecided.Its a bit much for what i need right now.but kind of looking down the road.

 

[tomlando]

Acrylic 51...Which neptune did you choose? The Jr?

 

[acrylic51]

No I did a group buy on the Aqua Pro III......Octopus units are nice, but feel the price is a bit much and not crazy with the X-10 modules.....Will be a problem with electronic ballasts or other noise producing items

 

[tomlando]

A group buy? Now that sounds interesting. Did you save much... or to put it more correctly, spend less?

 

[acrylic51]

Yep saved a good bit