Rke or apex

[mudbucket72]

Nice . I do like the fact I can control my MP40 ' with the apex I noticed that the rke doesn't have much support for other equipment

 

[mudbucket72]

I'll have 2 MP40. tunze ato. skimmer . Reactors. Return. Lights. And whatever I may add in the future. And possibly even controlling my freshwater chiclid tank as well

 

[Jimbo662]

Yep...i've got kessils, 2 mp40s, tunze ato, return pump, skimmer, heaters, thermometer, ph probe, and cabinet lights all hooked up.

 

[rainydave]

Archon? Haven't heard anything about that yet any idea when it's release date is

Archon new cloud based aquarium controller from Digital Aquatics

Archon » Digital Aquatics

The pricing is supposed to be announced on 10/25.

 

[tigerdragon]

Fish street just released a module that allows you to control your jebao's through apex

 

[mudbucket72]

Already have the Ecotech Vortechs but that could be a option for my freshwater

 

[Torx]

Fish street just released a module that allows you to control your jebao's through apex

Harness has been out for a while actually. Just became mass manufactured recently

 

[danangelo]

They both work well i used rke for 2 years never really had a problem with it and easy to program. .I own an apex now love the fusion so much easier and I can keep an eye on my tank from my phone tablet or computer. .curious to see the new controller from DA they have a lot of new features coming out from what I heard..

 

[specvjeff]

I've owned a Full Apex, Reef Keeper Elite and a Reef Keeper Lite.

I never had any major issues with my Reef Keeper but I have heard many stories. One thing, the Reef Keeper Elite did not like to put Koralia pumps into wave making mode. The entire system would shut off randomly then come back on.

I did switch to an Apex after a year or more with the Reef Keeper. I was fortunate to win one at MACNA in 2013. I had already been considering the switch but this made it an easy decision. The reason I wanted to switch was fairly simple. Neptune has been far more innovative. Neptune is constantly coming out with new products, firmware etc. At that time, Digital Aquatics hadn't released anything new in quite some time.

The only downside of the Apex was the initial programming. I received mine before Fusion so there was a bit of a learning curve. Connecting the controller to the internet was far easier (again pre Fusion) than it was with the Reef Keeper. The Reef Keeper is fairly simple to program since there's no real coding necessary. Fusion however is supposed to change all that at some point.

After owning and using both for more than a year, I'd go with the Apex.

 

[billwill]

I've got RKE. Started with RKL and have upgraded and have three PK1, net module, SL1 module, and light module. I like how easy for a non computer savvy person it is to use. However, I've now got more money into it than if I'd started with Apex from beginning. I still recommend it though, and am very happy with mine.

 

[madhatter777]

talked with someone from digital aquatics about the archon release and price as i wanted to upgrade my reef keeper lite. i wanted to go with the elite but wanted to know what the archon was gonna cost before i bought the elite. the lady told me that the archon was gonna be released this weekend at some show in california.

 

[Av8Bluewater]

My RKE has been in a box for years. I much prefer the APEX.
I'm not sure about the new RKE but the one I got back in 2008-9 had clunky cords that I didn't like. Seems I remember the temp probe cord being too short for me.
For the most part both do the job about the same. Where it may differ is if you're going to use something like the Vortech module.

 

[mudbucket72]

Thanks for the advice I am more then likely to go with apex but all depends on what da is doing with the new controller launch I'm not real good with coding

 

[specvjeff]

talked with someone from digital aquatics about the archon release and price as i wanted to upgrade my reef keeper lite. i wanted to go with the elite but wanted to know what the archon was gonna cost before i bought the elite. the lady told me that the archon was gonna be released this weekend at some show in california.

That some show in California was Reefapalooza. They did have the Archon product their but I was not able to speak with them about it. They also had the Archon products at MACNA but they may not have had the full product line there.

 

[bwalders65]

In my opinion you can not beat the UI of the APEX. Overall i think the functionality is better on the APEX. just IMO though.

 

[Damion]

I was an RKE user for 5 years... I have about $2,000 worth of RKE setup and it is NOTHING compared to the $1800 of Apex equipment I now have.
When it comes down to it, Neptune will answer the phone when you call an just try to get DA to answer the phone or email.