Neptune trident

[markstubb]

I’m super happy with it so far. It’s an actual product I can have now, works with my apex as is, and all in all, the support is great too.

 

[User1]

I bought an alkatronic because I can’t imagine this thing will hit the market any time soon. I love the idea of it, but if it ends up like the COR, it gonna be a while...

All things considered, have you seen a Cor pump in person? They are worth the wait all things being equal.

 

[markstubb]

I think you’re missing my point slightly. I have invested thousands of dollars into apex gear because I think it’s of good quality and works quite well. The COR is no exception. My setup uses Varios pumps, which work fine with the Apex, and I consider on par with the COR, but I needed pumps, and was tired of waiting for the COR, no matter how perfect it may be. The same applies to the Trident.

The COR is certainly a great pump, but you have to admit the 2 to 3 year delay, from introduction to market, was a bit crazy. The FMM (which I have) was quite a long road, too.

I hope Neptune releases on schedule, and I may very well sell my Alkatronic to get a trident, but considering my location, I may be able to get a Trident imported, but I have no idea if I’ll be able to get reagents, which obviously limits the usefulness of the product. The good news is I have alk monitoring right now, and I’m happy as it shows up in my dashboard.

 

[User1]

I think you’re missing my point slightly. I have invested thousands of dollars into apex gear because I think it’s of good quality and works quite well. The COR is no exception. My setup uses Varios pumps, which work fine with the Apex, and I consider on par with the COR, but I needed pumps, and was tired of waiting for the COR, no matter how perfect it may be. The same applies to the Trident.

The COR is certainly a great pump, but you have to admit the 2 to 3 year delay, from introduction to market, was a bit crazy. The FMM (which I have) was quite a long road, too.

I hope Neptune releases on schedule, and I may very well sell my Alkatronic to get a trident, but considering my location, I may be able to get a Trident imported, but I have no idea if I’ll be able to get reagents, which obviously limits the usefulness of the product. The good news is I have all monitoring right now, and I’m happy as it shows up in my dashboard.

I actually got your point - I was just saying sometimes the wait may be worth it. Although I also tend to believe the vendor / manufacture (in this case Neptune) should have kept the lid on announcing the product until they had their supply chain and product road map more defined. Sometimes you do more damage than good by announcing something too soon which is what I think they have done a couple times. So in this case they have some learning to do.

Maybe I should have just kept my comment to myself - when I read the post the first thing that came to my mind was that it was worth the wait. It is a good little pump. I can't vouch for the rest though because I've only switched to a Apex recently on my new tank / upgrade. I'm coming from a ReefAngle which I really like. Santa just thought I wanted or needed a new toy - no complaints :)

 

[markstubb]

Sometimes you do more damage than good by announcing something too soon which is what I think they have done a couple times. So in this case they have some learning to do.

Now you got me. The one thing they gain by an early product announcement is generating chatter and sitting people on a fence. I jumped off the fence for now, but I’m certainly keeping an eye out for the Trident.

Had Neptune released the COR just a few months earlier, I’d probably have 4 of them, just like the Varios’ I have, but they didn’t and I moved on. I’m much more likely to pick up the Trident if I can get reagents, but I’ll probably never swap out my pumps.

The other thing I find interesting is that the 2016 brain is easily available separately here, but not stateside. Not sure why that is or if the vendors here sell them because shipping things to CA to get fixed isn’t a reality.

*edit to add: Don’t think anyone can convince me the COR != Varios in terms of legit functionality. Sure, there is a bit tighter integration between the two with 1Link and some other advanced statistics, but as far as moving water as a function, I consider them equals.

 

[justingraham]

Now you got me. The one thing they gain by an early product announcement is generating chatter and sitting people on a fence. I jumped off the fence for now, but I’m certainly keeping an eye out for the Trident.

Had Neptune released the COR just a few months earlier, I’d probably have 4 of them, just like the Varios’ I have, but they didn’t and I moved on. I’m much more likely to pick up the Trident if I can get reagents, but I’ll probably never swap out my pumps.

The other thing I find interesting is that the 2016 brain is easily available separately here, but not stateside. Not sure why that is or if the vendors here sell them because shipping things to CA to get fixed isn’t a reality.

*edit to add: Don’t think anyone can convince me the COR != Varios in terms of legit functionality. Sure, there is a bit tighter integration between the two with 1Link and some other advanced statistics, but as far as moving water as a function, I consider them equals.

Same thing with a vectra m1 look at the gph chart

 

[markstubb]

Ah, but the vectras have a whole pile of reliably issues, and they refuse to integrate it with the Apex.

Nice pump, though. Their MP’s have always had a home in my tanks

 

[Moonrock]

Well, I just spoke to BRS and they said they are thinking christmas this year. Another 6 months waiting...

 

[flagg37]

I was told Q3 by one of Neptune's outside sales reps. Maybe BRS is just hedging their bet.

 

[Maximus]

I'm betting Xmas too (2019)

 

[SlvrZ]

Lol this hobby taught me to be patient....when it comes out it comes out

 

[Elgringodiablo]

I was told Q3 by one of Neptune's outside sales reps. Maybe BRS is just hedging their bet.

Unless we are talking Japanese Fiscal Year, we are already a month into Q3 and I don't think NSI users have it. I'm thinking November or December at best and that's if the China tariffs haven't seriously screwed up the supply chain.

 

[FoD]

Bueller? Bueller?....Bueller?

 

[RockyProndoa]

Bueller? Bueller?....Bueller?

Yeah, at this point I'm seriously doubting Neptune's ability to bring this thing to market anytime soon. With several competitors near or already at market (ReefBot, Auto Balance) - Neptune might be reconsidering their strategy. Either way - a public statement needs to be made.

 

[chicago]

looks like others are going to beat them to the punch..

 

[TX_Punisher]

Well, I just spoke to BRS and they said they are thinking christmas this year. Another 6 months waiting...

I’m doubtful. It’s November and not as much as a peep.

 

[Chris155hp]

Yea not even whispers about NSI members getting invites

 

[pdxmonkeyboy]

I got mine yesterday!!!
soo stoked!! Not hooked up yet but still excited.

 

[justingraham]

I got mine yesterday!!!
soo stoked!! Not hooked up yet but still excited.

This is a trident forum please keep it that way

I hope it works out for u like my monitor did for me it will change ur world I’m no longer scared to go on vacation

 

[Zaireguy]

I was hopeful for a Christmas release but like others loosing hope on any release anytime soon