Thoughts on a reefkeeper lite. What controller should I get?

[chony]

What controller should I get?

Thanks

 

[sts04c]

It all depends on what you want to use it for.......

And of course the budget...

 

[chony]

Controlling the temp, lighting and power heads mainly. $100-$200

 

[thanh386]

Apex junior > rkl

 

[tbrennan]

Rkl

 

[mph84]

as far as powerheads go you can buy a powerhead controller for cheaper. I've got a red sea one I would be willing to sell if you're interested. it controls 4. I have a reefkeeper lite that controls my chiller/heaters and lights and I like it a lot. If you want to get crazy with your tank I would go with a apex. they are freakin awesome

 

[sts04c]

Given the budget, the options for new is the Apex Jr. and RKL.

 

[ripped tide]

I just got an apex. I am not a computer guy, so i had my wife program it for me and then teach me how to do what I wanted it to do. Kinda embarrassing really... I hear that the reef keeper is a lot easier to program and use, but doesnt have as many features.

 

[islandreef]

For what you want you should probably go with the APEX JR. Its a bit more than the Reefkeeper Lite, but has more bells. I have the RKL, but as of now I only control my Halides, VHO, Heater through it, so it does what I need. The Apex Jr. is probably $40 bucks more and does that and then some. All depends on what you want to do.

 

[cr500_af]

Ripped Tide;725953 wrote: I just got an apex. I am not a computer guy, so i had my wife program it for me and then teach me how to do what I wanted it to do. Kinda embarrassing really... I hear that the reef keeper is a lot easier to program and use, but doesnt have as many features.

You should have this... it's invaluable.

 

[ripped tide]

cr500_af;725982 wrote: You should have this... it's invaluable.
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Thanks! Browsing through right now.

 

[bruce 1]

RKL is very easy. And user friendly.

 

[hiimsean]

The thing that drew me to the apex jr is the Internet interface. I can control it from my phone or laptop when I go out of town for work