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LakeCityReefs 
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Posted: December 06 2014 at 3:51pm |
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To those of you using controllers, do you prefer the Neptune or the ReefKeeper? Aside from price I'm trying to determine which comes with the most features and which is more user friendly.
I've had issues trying to connect older units to the net. Will need to be accessible from a cell phone. I'm interested in monitoring temp, ph, salinity. I will be controlling 4 Chinese dimmable LED setups. Auto topoff and dosing can be controlled separately through the bubble maggus dosing system.
Please share your experiences and ideas.
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Posted: December 06 2014 at 5:27pm |
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Apex all the way! I chose it over the Reefkeeper Eite many years ago bc of Neptune's reputation as a company and customer support. They are still excellent today.
Edited by ReefdUp - December 06 2014 at 5:28pm
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Posted: December 06 2014 at 5:32pm |
Apex for me to. Even more so now that fusion is out and working very well. Krazie 
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Posted: December 06 2014 at 9:40pm |
Apex/Fusion for me also. But I'm a bit one sided here as most of the pictures on their boxes are mine. 
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Posted: December 06 2014 at 9:52pm |
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Apex for me.
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Posted: December 06 2014 at 10:36pm |
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We use apex on DOZENS of tanks. We have programmed in so many different ways, it would make your head spin.
With the options available through the Apex, the amount of help available on their forums and the warranty they offer, it is the only system we sell. Also, if purchased through us, we will help with technical support(even though Neptune Systems has incredible customer service), as well as pre programming at the store. We are also available to install and setup onsite. We run the entire store in Midvale on one apex, even run the two Scheels aquariums in Reno on their systems.
We have most of their products available in the store, and as soon as the Dosing systems ship will have new whole systems.
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Posted: December 07 2014 at 12:38pm |
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Thanks for the quick responses!
This is the first time I looked at the DOS system. I like the fact that it connects to the Neptune system. I dont like the fact that it doesn't have the 3rd pump like the Bubble Maggus. I want to be able to control 2 part dosing and the ATO pump with one unit.
Oh well I'm pretty sure I'm going to preorder the DOS system and figure something else out for the ATO.
APEX Gold it is
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Posted: December 07 2014 at 2:28pm |
You can use a BRS dosing pump for your ato. That and a couple of float switches and you will have a very robust setup. Krazie
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Posted: December 07 2014 at 3:00pm |
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I use a reef angel, but they are not for everyone. Next one will be an apex. If you have the signal expansion you can run almost anything with an apex.
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Posted: December 07 2014 at 3:10pm |
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Apex.
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Posted: December 07 2014 at 5:18pm |
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Apex here too (3 of them) I have also had Reef Keepers in the past. Apex all the way!
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