Hydros or neptune

[areefer01]

So I have to go up to Puerto Rico and right now all I have on my tank is a INKBIRD camera and that it and it is only a 30 display with a sump and I am trying to find what is the best bag for buck. Thanks

Neither. What do you think you will accomplish on short notice (if it is short). You should never do any changes on a Friday or before you are traveling.

My suggestion is to document what to do if something happens and have family or neighbors know where it is. Also a quick over view for them would be helpful. Last resort is to hire someone to check in or be available if something was to happen. Maybe tank maintenance or LFS can assist you here. Also spares - return pump, power head, heater, and note location where they are. Label cords. This is a must.

Honestly you will get more piece of mind this way. In my opinion (see, we all have them and I didn't even mention a controller), this should be first on your list. Then if you want a controller for later my recommendation then is to:

Make a list of what you want to accomplish
Today, tomorrow, and in the future
Look to see what products are in their ecosystem
Look at what third party products can be controlled via their modules
Hardwire, wireless, vs your home network and coverage
Expandability
Support - local to you, don't care, etc

TL; DR - if you haven't done do document what to do should something happen. Have spare water already made and ready to go. Have RODI water made. Make sure you have food. NO CHANGE BEFORE LEAVING OR ON A FRIDAY.

 

[mrpontiac80]

Thankyou everyone I think I am going hydros just because it is cheaper at the start and I do not need it to do to much and I can add on.

I will add that you should check out coralvue on you tube. They have several how to videos on hydros.

 

[n2585722]

Thankyou everyone I think I am going hydros just because it is cheaper at the start and I do not need it to do to much and I can add on.

You may want to join the Hydros facebook group here https://m.facebook.com/groups/hydrosgroup/?ref=share and also the Hydros forum here https://forum.coralvuehydros.com/ . There is a wealth of information on the forum and there is always several people on either ready to help answer any questions you might have.

 

[anthonymckay]

+1 for Hydros. Been using their equipment for the last 2 years (X3, X4, WaveController, and 2 XP8's), and haven't had any issues. Super simple to setup, and has been reliable.

 

[Tactical Reefkeeping]

Ok Thankyou I am getting one while we speak

 

[Sidsreef]

I use apex. If you want best bang for a large buck then get apex but at a bare minimum use hydros