Which controller should I get?

[DeadEnd]

Hey all,

I've been thinking about getting a controller and was hoping someone could guide me a bit. Right now, I’m running Radeon lights, MP40s, and a Versa M2, all through Mobius, along with a Helio thermostat.

Lately, the Helio has been acting up, so I'm considering a controller mainly as a backup solution in case it fails. I’ve been looking into Hydros because a lot of people seem happy with it. Also, I could use their ATO, dosing pumps, and maybe even the alk tester.

On the other hand, there’s the Apex, which has a module that would let me connect my wavemakers, lights, and return pump, and also has an ATO, dosing pumps, and the trident. But I keep seeing mixed reviews and a fair bit of discontent around Apex, which makes me hesitate.

So I’m looking for some advice:

1. Should I get a controller?
2. Hydros or Apex?
3. I’ve read that the Hydros dosers aren’t great, is that still the case?
4. Also, is the Apex trident a good investment?

Thanks in advanced!

 

[CHSUB]

Neptune System user since the original Aqua Controller…no reason to use anything else, imo. Funny back then it controlled stuff with your home’s electrical system and X-10 boxes.

 

[n2585722]

i have a hydros that I will sell for half price. I think they are not user friendly. The update made them even less user friendly

I have had no issues with the update. The graph animation was different but it was taking about the same amount of time to load them before without the animation. Otherwise I have not noticed much differences from the previous versions. I have 15 controllers in my collective and two that are currently stand alone. I have not had any issue getting the Hydros to do what I want and it controls my mixing station, RODI unit and also does a alkalinity test 4 times a day. Then it does a auto water change after testing 4 times a day. After the water change it doses All For Reef and a KH buffer. The KH buffer uses dynamic dosing dependent on the alkalinity test results. It also controls the lighting, return pump, flow pumps, heating, cooling and skimmer at the tank.

 

[Mickey]

Neptune System user since the original Aqua Controller…no reason to use anything else, imo. Funny back then it controlled stuff with your home’s electrical system and X-10 boxes.

That's how i started as well!