reefnjunkie Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 What is this "Daisy Chain" you speak off. Some of us younger folks don't quite understand....(laugh) J/K But really why can't you have both MH and T5's?(scratch) It was a joke....your thread is an opinionated one, everyone may have their own preference so its a subjective thread, similar to the... "T5's or Metal Halides, which are better" Heck you can use the controller to turn your coffe pot on, light up the crishtmas tree, use your imagination, if it requires "power" you can control it(clap) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 It was a joke....your thread is an opinionated one, everyone may have their own preference so its a subjective thread, similar to the... "T5's or Metal Halides, which are better" Heck you can use the controller to turn your coffe pot on, light up the crishtmas tree, use your imagination, if it requires "power" you can control it(clap) I know it was a joke. I guess that's what makes your reply so much more funny...(laugh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I know it was a joke. I guess that's what makes your reply so much more funny...(laugh) OH, I get it.....you want me to explain the Daisy Chain-I'll have to send you a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdadof2 Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 As far as I know no controller manufacturer has the capability to monitor KH, Mg, Nitrates/Nitrites, ammonia etc. From what I have read, to impliment this would be cost prohibitive thus far. DA does have the capability to monitor Salinity, but that is the last thing I need to monitor as mine is rock solid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I like the ACjr. A simple, effective design. They can be picked up for $120 to $160 used with a DC8 and probes. They are very reliable. I like them so much I have two of them. I don't like the idea of being too dependent on one system. As things become too complex they are also more inherently prone to failure IMHO. Agreed with Franklin! I have 3 ACjr's and all were bought used. Unless you want to monitor your tank params via a smart phone, go for an ACjr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Thanks for all the ideas on this you guys. I'm still leaning towards a ReefKeeper just not sure which one I'm going to do quite yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titus'reef Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I am running the RKL and I like it so far. Never had any problems with it and you know what? For the money it's more than you need. Ok you use it for the lights and calcium reactor, fans and chiller and more stuff but for pumps (return pump for example)? There is no need to run the return pump or if you are using the vortheck you won't need the controller for them. If the power goes down you won't have power to anything. Just saying you know? My opinion is that; the simple, the better. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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