Buying an aquarium controler

Thegoodson · Dec 12, 2017

In the process of buying a aquarium controler. I have a 60 cube just looking for something to get my feet wet.

Looking in to the reefkeeper cause the price and I heard it was a good bang for your buck

Then started looking at apex Jr heard it can do more thing and more room upgrade. Also I heard you can buy and Wi-Fi adaptor and use it wirelessly

Just looking for some guidance

Roggio · Dec 12, 2017

The classic Apex should see a decent price drop soon. Most people are looking to get rid of them because the Trident is coming out and only works on the new model.

Originally I hated that Apex seemed like my only option but I have to admit some of their add ons have been great. Their ATO is the best I’ve ever had.

Also, @Bulk Reef Supply is currently building three 60 gallon low maintence tanks. It might be worthwhile to see what they come up with.

Thegoodson · Dec 13, 2017

Cool ya don't plan buying anything till the new year start I'll keep my eye out

iLLwiLL · Dec 13, 2017

Why not just wait for the new apex to go on sale again? I was skeptical at first but after playing around with one for a few weeks im really glad I went this route.

Regg · Dec 13, 2017

I had the classic and now I have the new the new is so much easier imo to program and you can download programs as well I got the new once I seen the trident being advertise only working on the new one I also had a reef keeper lite for 100$ it is,solid

Thegoodson · Dec 13, 2017

iLLwiLL said:
Why not just wait for the new apex to go on sale again? I was skeptical at first but after playing around with one for a few weeks im really glad I went this route.

Didn't know it went on sale......I figure the apex Jr would do everything I need but as I'm reading starting to change my mimd

iLLwiLL · Dec 14, 2017

Black friday and macna were the last 2 times it went on sale that I was aware of. I got mine from BRS on sale and saved another 100 bucks on top of that using my saved reward points.

Swampfoxforeman · Dec 16, 2017

Sorry to High jack your thread but If someone is getting a controller for first time and is buying used. What should one buy. Seen apex classic sales for around $ 320-350. Reefkeeper lite plus around $175-200. Any opinions?