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Digital Controllers?

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Topic: Digital Controllers?

Posted By: DLindquist
Subject: Digital Controllers?
Date Posted: January 08 2012 at 4:48pm

After all these years, I am finally working on setting up a tank controller. I am curious as to which one is preferred and why?

ReefKeeper Elite vs. Neptune Systems Apex

-Thanks.

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Posted By: Deluxe247
Date Posted: January 09 2012 at 1:17pm

Those appear to be the frontrunners. I'm curious too.

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Posted By: ksmart
Date Posted: January 09 2012 at 2:31pm

I would do a forum search. This topic has been discussed quite a bit here on the forum. I personally went with a Reef Keeper Lite because I didnt need too much out of a controller and it has worked great. Probably the best 100 bucks ive spent on this hobby. If I was going to go with a higher end controller with internet connection I would probably go with a Neptune but others will come in and say no the RKE and so forth hehe. Good luck!

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Posted By: swiftra
Date Posted: January 09 2012 at 6:39pm

Recently I have been looking at a reef angel controller. Go to their website at www.reefangel.com Seems like a nice controller that you are able to expand fairly easily. Price isn't too bad for everything that is included and their is a ton of info about this controller on rc if I remember right. I'm thinking next time I have a couple hundred sitting around doing nothing I'll get this one.

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Posted By: a.ash
Date Posted: January 09 2012 at 9:49pm

I am running a Reef Angel and love it. No issues and their support is great.

Posted By: DLindquist
Date Posted: January 09 2012 at 9:56pm

I have not heard much about the Reef Angel. I guess I will have to add that one to the list.

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Posted By: Teknik777
Date Posted: January 10 2012 at 12:02am

Neptune Systems Apex. Do a simple search on rc or other sites. Service and quality of products Apex every time.

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Posted By: Ryan Thompson
Date Posted: January 10 2012 at 8:43am

I have a Reefkeeper Lite and wouldn't buy another system from them.

If I were looking for a top of the line controller, Apex is the ONLY system I would consider. Digital Aquatics (Reefkeeper) has terrible internet stuff and they are miles behind Neptune.

Posted By: DLindquist
Date Posted: January 10 2012 at 10:56pm

I have been hearing a lot about how great the APEX is.

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