Advanced Aquarium Control Systems

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by GoToSleep, Aug 14, 2008.

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What kind of aquarium controller are you using?

  1. Profilux

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    0.0%
  2. Digital Aquatics ReefKeeper

    7.1%
  3. AquaDyne Octopus

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  4. Neptune Systems Aquacontroller

    14.3%
  5. Automated Aquarium Systems

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  6. Some Other Controller

    14.3%
  7. Not using anything yet but wish I could afford one

    42.9%
  8. Contollers? We don't need no stinkin' controllers.

    21.4%
  1. GoToSleep

    GoToSleep Torch Coral

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    Is anyone using the Profilux controller? How about any of the others...
    Automated Aquarium Systems Home Page
    Digital Aquatics ReefKeeper
    Neptune Systems Aquacontroller
    Aquadyne Octopus
    or anything else I may have overlooked.
    Sorry if this is already posted elsewhere on the forum. I'm look for practical thoughts from folks who have actually used these.
     
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  3. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    I just bought the Aqua controller JR,, but Im waiting for it. Luna
     
  4. Jakerupe

    Jakerupe Skunk Shrimp

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    For a company that is selling technology someone needs to show them to a web designer!

    Heres somthing that I found that isnt really a controller but same ballpark :eek: DialySeas

    Don't know if I could ever bring myself to spend that on something like that, but then again I am curious!
     
  5. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    I;m not using one and feel they are really just another toy. It would be way to hard to convince my wife I had to have one.
    But if I did it would be the Proflux or the Reef Keeper Elite. But then I'd want to change out my ballast for dimable ones LOL
     
  6. aquaboy

    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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    Uses artificial human kidneys to filter aquarium water!?!?! Are you kidding....Im just gonna go cut my brothers out and stick it on the end of my return pipe J/K!
     
  7. GoToSleep

    GoToSleep Torch Coral

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    AquaBoy... PM me and I'll give you some info on what you'll need to do to keep that kidney functioning well and make sure to get Mom and Dad's permission before you operate on you brother.
     
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  9. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    ACIII for me and love it.
     
  10. That Guy

    That Guy Aiptasia Anemone

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    Looking into the elos biotopus. It may be the way to convince your wives you need one :) not only does it control the tank but it also has 500+ aux inputs so you can control household appliances such as the garage door, lights in your living room, the oven, etc... Here is the kicker you can control everything via SMS text messageing! So let me give you a scenario...Yoiu are away on vacation and you are sitting on the beach sipping your tasty beverage. Just then your wife turns to yu and says "OH MY GOD!!! I think I left the stove on and the garage door open!!" you then pull out your cell phone to text message the Elos Biotopus to have it turn the stove off and close the garage door! while you are at it you can check you ORP, ph, temp, conductivity, etc...
     
  11. KOgle

    KOgle Zoanthid

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    I've got Otty's old Lighthouse and love it. I'm not even using the best features which require the internet. I just like having the probes and the lighting/temperature functions...
     
  12. jtReef

    jtReef Ritteri Anemone

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    I'm using the AC3. I'm sort of a tech freak so I love my toys.