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I know that there are about a thousand threads with this same problem how ever I'm a it specific and I'm going to be honest, I can't take going thru all the threads fishing for awnsers.

So here we go, I'm looking at the apex, reef angle, or reef keeper

I know that alot of them are the same but I just don't know what to get

This is what I need it to do

iPhone controllable and monitoring from anywhere
Main light t5 timer and control
Sump light
Ph monitor
Temp monitor
Salinity monitor
Top off control
Skimmer control
Return pump control
Moon light timer and dimable control
( in the future) calcium reactor control
And doseing control ( or ill just get a selerste doser like the vetex
Power head control for jeabo wp25 two the least with different modes
Computer fan controllability 8 at least for canopy and stand might put more

And finally Mac capable ( I do not have windows )

Let me know what extra stuff you guys use it for I would love to know and how much you think this will cost me and what I would get.

Thank you so much for your help
 

cmantis

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I would say probably reef angel but apex should work also. Not sure about the wp25 control like you want though that is why I lean towards RA as there is an active programming forum.
 

lnevo

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Automated (could be automatic if i had a way to run my plumbing to a drain and feed from my sw tank) water change, gps based sunrise/sunset. Moon rise/set. Tidal simulation based on moon phase. Dosing pump calibration and programming by volume not time. "Vacation" mode,

The ato reservoir value is in % because thats how full my ato container is. I get alerts at 10%
 

d5332

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Controllers are more of a toy then a necessity.

if you have $550 to $1000 just laying around then go for it.

you don't need a salinity monitor, you need a refractometer, ATO and skimmer waste cup with shut off solenoid and your salinity will never change.

PH goes up and down throughout the day, no big deal, unless you have reactors that can cause severe PH swings then you don't need to monitor PH either.

The list can go on and on but the point is that a controller is more of a toy for most of us so if you have the $$$$$$$$$$$ and the time then go for it

What else do you use it for and btw what is ato reservoir and why does it have. A %
 
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Automated (could be automatic if i had a way to run my plumbing to a drain and feed from my sw tank) water change, gps based sunrise/sunset. Moon rise/set. Tidal simulation based on moon phase. Dosing pump calibration and programming by volume not time. "Vacation" mode,

The ato reservoir value is in % because thats how full my ato container is. I get alerts at 10%

That GPS based things is amazing

I guess I'll go with reef angel

Since you know how to do it would you mind helping me thru out the process of where to buy and what I should get for this ?
 

lnevo

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Here's my recommendations based on what you listed.

ReefAngel Plus w/PWM. Comes with:
8 port relay bar
2 PWM dimming ports (for jaebo or moonlights)
1 Temp probe
1 PH probe
2 float switches

Additional accessories
WIFi module (for phone/alerts/portal access)
2 additional temp probes (3' long)
2 Jaebo control cables
Expansion Hub (if more than one expansiom)

Expansions: (can use 1 w/o hub)
Salinity expansion (includes probe)
PH expansion (for cal reactor)
Lunar expansion (and moonlights unless you have already then you may want Dimming expansion)

Optional:
Leak sensor (rope based sensor in 8' increments i think)
WaterLevel pressure sensor (can be used for ATO instead of switches or other monitoring - may want to wait there will be a 5 port version soon)
Dosing pumps
ATO pump


I know that there are about a thousand threads with this same problem how ever I'm a it specific and I'm going to be honest, I can't take going thru all the threads fishing for awnsers.

So here we go, I'm looking at the apex, reef angle, or reef keeper

I know that alot of them are the same but I just don't know what to get

This is what I need it to do

iPhone controllable and monitoring from anywhere
Main light t5 timer and control
Sump light
Ph monitor
Temp monitor
Salinity monitor
Top off control
Skimmer control
Return pump control
Moon light timer and dimable control
( in the future) calcium reactor control
And doseing control ( or ill just get a selerste doser like the vetex
Power head control for jeabo wp25 two the least with different modes
Computer fan controllability 8 at least for canopy and stand might put more

And finally Mac capable ( I do not have windows )

Let me know what extra stuff you guys use it for I would love to know and how much you think this will cost me and what I would get.

Thank you so much for your help
 

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