New to Hydros, need help deciding on first controller

[Rocks reef]

Does the Launch control LED lights? Like ramp up/down?

 

[n2585722]

Does the Launch control LED lights? Like ramp up/down?

It does not have any 0-10v outputs if that is what you are asking. It cannot control lighting that has 0-10v inputs. It does have 4 0-10v inputs. Only the X4 and WEv2 have 0-10v outputs if I remember correctly.

 

[nickng]

There are MANY caveats to that. You MUST have a WaveEngine v2, you must find the ETM RF Chipset available for sale as we cannot source them anymore ourselves, you must install that, if your MP pump has ever touched the new Mobius structure, you will have to roll back firmware, and I'm not even sure if that possible, and you do not get the cost savings that a WaveEngine could provide.

With all of that, you lose the true value of the WaveEngine. Traditionally, when you purchase a pump, you get the pump, power supply, and controller...WITH EVERY PUMP.

WaveEngine is already supplying power, its a controller...all compatible pumps are sold as a PUMP ONLY option at about half the cost, and you install it directly to the WaveEngine.

I HIGHLY recommend checking out the Reef Octopus OctoPulse pumps...they are a wide flow pump that is angular. Very high quality and low maintenance. And again...sold as a pump only that adds direct to your WaveEngine.

Hi Connor/CoralVue can Hydros control the Jecod dmp40? That's the closest alternative to using the Ecotech MP40s
Thanks

 

[Dragen Fiend]

Hi Connor/CoralVue can Hydros control the Jecod dmp40? That's the closest alternative to using the Ecotech MP40s
Thanks

There is no native or 3rd party support for the jecod DMPs. I currently just use the on/off with hydros for things like WC or feedings.

While its 24v, so in theory it could work with the kraken. You won't get any functionality.

 

[Connor At CoralVue]

Hi Connor/CoralVue can Hydros control the Jecod dmp40? That's the closest alternative to using the Ecotech MP40s
Thanks

There is no direct WaveEngine compatibility to the Jecod DMP pumps, however, as @Dragen Fiend noted, you will have binary power control for on/off. This is true for any pump, skimmer, filter...you are able to plug it into a HYDROS Controllable outlet to power off during Waterchange Mode, or Feeding, or a leak, etc.

No variable control like you would get out of a WaveEngine pump, here is our compatibility chart:

https://www.coralvuehydros.com/is-my-pump-compatible/

 

[tritonpower]

I would get an X3 1st. I think this is the ultimate setup for running kalk:

Hydros control X3 starter pack ($322): includes X3, temp sensor, pH probe, wifi 4 plug outlet
Hydros water level sensor ($42)
Versa VX-1 dosing pump x 2 ($400) or perhaps cheaper pump if possible. Maybe hydros single head pump.
Avast marine kalk stirrer ($300) or $200 with do-it-yourself kit.

Total: $1K or less if able to get cheaper dosing pumps.

Why do I think this is an ultimate setup?

Temp: you plug your heaters into the wifi plug and the hydros temp sensor can prevent temp issues

Kalk: plug the versa (or other) dosing pump into the wifi plug and the hydros can control the RO being pumped into your avast marine kalk stirrer and shut it off if pH is too high.

ATO: you can use the hydros to run an ATO for your ATO. That is what I do. I use the hydros water level sensor in my ATO container. Then run a long RO tubing from a large RO reservoir in the garage (or wherever) to a versa pump plugged into the hydros wifi plug (or in my case I got a single wifi plug and used it in the garage). Then the RO tubing runs from the versa into my ATO container using a float valve for extra security. The hydros turns the versa on when the sensor is dry but you can set it to run longer than necessary thus limiting the frequency of running the versa pump. This allows you to have a huge ugly RO reservoir hidden somewhere and your nice sleek ATO reservoir next to the tank.

Now you have temperature backup and reassurance. Kalk runs automatically with pH backup. Rarely need to fill the large ATO reservoir depending on its size (I will fill it once a month or so).

And you still have a sense port on the hydros free for your actual ATO, or leak detector, etc. You also have an open plug on the wifi 4 plug strip for anything else you want to control (like the actual tank ATO pump, or your return which will shut off if there is a leak detected, etc).

For about $1,000 this seems like a great way to control a tank and run kalk for a decent price.

 

[towels]

Hi Connor/CoralVue can Hydros control the Jecod dmp40? That's the closest alternative to using the Ecotech MP40s
Thanks

Currently using dmps with my hydros setup. I only have them setup for power and have to make actual adjustments in the Jebao app. Can still control scheduling but no changes to flow through hydros

 

[slagman]

Can hydros be used to control Mp40qd?

do not think so it doses octo 2 and 4 , maxspect gyres and the newer wave engine does tunze need to buy cables may do icecap seen them paired up with setup