Why this got discontinued?

[Notsolostfish]

Anyone knows why this apogee, bluetooth, got discontinued from brs? Or anyone have experience with it?

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/pq-510-microcache-bluetooth-led-par-meter-kit-apogee.html

 

[mpatterson42]

BRS will discontinue products if they don't sell well or if they don't get a good deal from the manufacturer.

 

[rtparty]

Companies stop carrying items for a multitude of reasons. One being they don’t sell and shelf space is at a premium. Having a bunch of money tied up inventory that doesn’t move is a recipe for disaster.

 

[VintageReefer]

It’s not discontinued. That just means brs isn’t carrying it anymore

My guess is because it was $600+ and not selling

https://www.apogeeinstruments.com/p...and-full-spectrum-quantum-with-2-meter-cable/
https://www.aquariumspecialty.com/apogee-pq-510-package-microcache-and-full-spectrum-quantum.html

Review

https://reefs.com/product-review-ap...-microcache-and-full-spectrum-quantum-sensor/

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

While I have not personally used it, my recommendation for most folks wanting to measure PAR is to use the VBR-Aqua IP68 PAR Meter, which is far less expensive and appears to do pretty well in tests.

 

[Rollnwthdatide]

While I have not personally used it, my recommendation for most folks wanting to measure PAR is to use the VBR-Aqua IP68 PAR Meter, which is far less expensive and appears to do pretty well in tests.

Thanks for the recommendation. I was going to rent one but these have good reviews and are barely more expensive then renting one from BRS.

 

[GSPClown94]

BRS has stopped carrying many products that are manufactured by companies not owned by Aperture. Maybe Apogee is the next to disappear from their site?

 

[VintageReefer]

Thanks for the recommendation. I was going to rent one but these have good reviews and are barely more expensive then renting one from BRS.

I have the vbr and would recommend it.

 

[Reefering1]

I have the vbr and would recommend it.

Can I "borrow" it? ;-)

 

[VintageReefer]

Can I "borrow" it? ;-)

Sure. It’s $120 on Amazon and I’ll loan it out for $200 deposit !

 

[Reefering1]

Sure. It’s $120 on Amazon and I’ll loan it out for $200 deposit !

Nice! You're a life saver!

 

[Reefering1]

Sure. It’s $120 on Amazon and I’ll loan it out for $200 deposit !

Sounds like your learned your lesson... you ever hear from that guy?

 

[TastesLikeChicken]

Bulk Reef Supply now stands for Bare Reef Supply.

 

[sfin52]

Anyone knows why this apogee, bluetooth, got discontinued from brs? Or anyone have experience with it?

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/pq-510-microcache-bluetooth-led-par-meter-kit-apogee.html

Look at other places. Brs has been removing competitors to thier brands

 

[sfin52]

Bulk Reef Supply now stands for Bare Reef Supply.

Since they took on the investor they really went down hill

 

[VintageReefer]

Sounds like your learned your lesson... you ever hear from that guy?

Nope and hasn’t logged in here Since at least October. And he didn’t say anything when he logged in that day. Last I heard felt them was sept (I think)

 

[VintageReefer]

Since they took on the investor they really went down hill

That’s how it typically goes with many businesses

 

[sfin52]

That’s how it typically goes with many businesses

Sad but true

 

[Besieged]

Thanks for the recommendation. I was going to rent one but these have good reviews and are barely more expensive then renting one from BRS.

My local reef club has a couple of PAR meters available for club members to borrow with a small deposit to ensure return - yours may as well, if you have one close by.

 

[Rollnwthdatide]

My local reef club has a couple of PAR meters available for club members to borrow with a small deposit to ensure return - yours may as well, if you have one close by.

Unfortunately, the Memphis area doesn't have a vibrant reef community. I used to be a member of the Atlanta Reef Club when I lived in Birmingham and loved it. Wish they had something similar in Memphis. But the price on Amazon is affordable so I'll likely order one soon.