Neptune Apex Lite Controller monitors PH, EB8,

bigdiscus513 · Mar 9, 2016

The Apex Base Unit - It All Begins with the Brain
The Apex Base Unit is basically the brains of your entire Apex System. The Apex Base Unit (ABU) is far different than from what any other controller at this price level is offering. The ABU is basically a small computer whose only job is take care of your aquarium. It has a 32-bit microprocessor and a built-in web server. The web server makes it possible for your to configure and operate your Apex from any network-connected computer or mobile device – no software to install on a PC – it also means it’s Mac compatible!

Apex Base Unit controller Lite

Apex Display Module
Long-life Temperature Probe
Energy Bar 8
PH probe
$350 shipped

All the probes are currently in water and always has been***It was taken out of the water for a few seconds to photograph and then put back in water***

Fenzinna · Mar 11, 2016

interested in parting out the EB8?

787will · Mar 11, 2016

Pm sent

litebulb · Mar 11, 2016

Im new and sorry for the stupid question but i see this is a discontinued part, is this basically a Apex jr just a a bit older?

renwah · Mar 11, 2016

This is one step up from apex Jr. You can hook up more modules to it. And it comes stock with pH probe. They still have this, but it does look like an older one

renwah · Mar 11, 2016

If I didnt have one already, I'd be all over it. Glws!

mic209 · Mar 12, 2016

litebulb said:
Im new and sorry for the stupid question but i see this is a discontinued part, is this basically a Apex jr just a a bit older?

The apex lite is basically a full apex minus the dimmer ports and second Ph/ORP port. It is better than a Jr as it has a ph probe port and doesn't have the 4 outlets attached so you will have more mounting options. If a time comes that you need the dimmer ports or second Ph/ORP port, you can add it with add on modules. Even though it's discontinued, it still functions just like a brand new Apex with the latest firmware installed and is still supported by neptune. I'd take a lite over a jr any day.

renwah · Mar 12, 2016

The only thing I don't like about the Jr, is the lack of outlets. But, there's always virtual outlets!

007Bond · Mar 15, 2016

I'm new to Apex also,...what do the dimmer ports do that are on the full Apex? thanks!

litebulb · Mar 15, 2016

I feel like I'm dumb for not jumping on this. Am I correct in assuming that all current sensors will work with no problem and I won't be chasing down "older" items?