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I would love a controller, but it just isn't in the budget right now. Personally I would go with a hydros system if I was going to buy one. Lots of options and I like how modular it is.Do you guys have any recommendations on the controller? I am debating on either going with Apex or Hydros...
Thanks! Yeah, I've heard a lot of good things about the hydros system...I would love a controller, but it just isn't in the budget right now. Personally I would go with a hydros system if I was going to buy one. Lots of options and I like how modular it is.
They all have bugs.Do you guys have any recommendations on the controller? I am debating on either going with Apex or Hydros...
GHL is for engineers, Apex is for iPhone UsersI had Apex, GHL and Hydros. I like Hydros but wish I stuck with GHL. Apex has the best software Apex Fusion but hate all the modules design. GHL Hardware is the best the software a bit hard to get used to but once do you get it. Hydros good since every controller uses its own brain so to speak. I would highly recommend GHL. It comes down to what you need in a controller to be honest. Ask yourself what you want to do with a controller. If you want a lot of control and don't care about all the modules you need to maybe achieve that a no brainer is Apex. If you hate modules like I do and want easy of use Hydros the way. If you like complexity of advanced programming, hate modules, hardware that looks tough GHL the way. GHL takes forever though to release stuff. Example finally they getting fish feeder apparently for it. The feeder looks amazing though.
Overall I really like hydros in general. You can see my tank build regarding the other hydros modules, kraken, etc. I am using the iV with X10. I am still breaking it in but now both pH and salinity measurements are accurate and the alkalinity measurement is getting close to salifert (tonight sailfert 8.3 and X10/iV was 8.8). Soon I should be able to hook up the 4th doser on the X10 to my soda ash and let the Hydros software titrate the alkalinity automatically. I hope it works well. Time will tell.Does anyone have experience in Hydros IV?
One thing about hydros is their support is amazing. I reached out to them about the salinity issues I had initially and they helped me fix it. I then contacted them about the alkalinity issue and they fixed it within one day. Now it is very accurate as of last night. Any other issues I have had with the controllers they have been available and quick to respond and help.Overall I really like hydros in general. You can see my tank build regarding the other hydros modules, kraken, etc. I am using the iV with X10. I am still breaking it in but now both pH and salinity measurements are accurate and the alkalinity measurement is getting close to salifert (tonight sailfert 8.3 and X10/iV was 8.8). Soon I should be able to hook up the 4th doser on the X10 to my soda ash and let the Hydros software titrate the alkalinity automatically. I hope it works well. Time will tell.
Do you guys have any recommendations on the controller? I am debating on either going with Apex or Hydros...
I 100% agree. Support for Apex probably the best with Hydros close second. GHL takes forever if you get a reply. I would take GHL even with lack of support overall.Apex-
PROS
CONS-
- BEST software and dashboard
- Limitless customization when it comes to programming
- Lots of modules
- Hardware is prone to failures
- Don't seem to take feedback with regards to improving their hardware
GHL-
PROS
CONS-
- Hardware is top notch and robust
- Highly reliable
- Software is outdated
- Take forever to release changes and bug fixes
- Support is almost non-existent
Yes - (no offense) to me those 1000 words explain how they put more effort into artsy-fartsy designs that are not modular or well thought or reliable than they did quality or usability.A picture is worth a 1000 words. And this is on my FW system. The only issue I’ve ever had is with their MXM module. IMO it was rushed to market and until the software gets better I’ll stick with Mobius for the pumps.
This YouTube channel did quite a lengthy comparison of Neptune vs GHL, and I believe he does a number of reviews and comparisons with Hydros. Worth watching if you're in the market for a controller.