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controller for nano (bc29): ReefKeeper Lite vs AquaController jr

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evoIX

details of controllers (marine depot)

Reef Keeper Lite

ReefKeeper Lite Level 1

ReefKeeper Lite Preliminary Product Information
Expandable - up to 4 modules (PC4s, SL1s or MLC)
pH, ORP, and switch inputs (w/ optional SL1)
16 timers / 16 alarms
Audible / Visual alarms
Wavemaker
Dual Stage Temperature Controller
Moonlight Controller (w/optional MLC)
Light Controller
Pump Controller

ReefKeeper Lite - Level 1 Includes:
1 x Head unit (GC2)
1 x PC4 (4 outlets)
1 x Temp Probe


price - 99$


AquaControllar jr

The AquaController Jr - Backlight unit delivers the highest price performance ratio in the industry and brings truely affordable aquarium monitoring and control to tanks of all sizes. The AquaController Jr has the same great programming configuration language of our higher end controllers as well as the temperature and pH monitoring and control, lighting and pump/powerhead control.The AquaController Jr is able to:
Monitor: pH, and Temperature
Control: pH, and Temperature
Timers
Simulate Sunrise/Sunset
Simulate a Moon Cycle
Control Powerheads/Pumps (Wavemaker)
Hardwired or X10 Control Options
Programming Language
Alarms
Perform Datalogging
Flash Memory for easy Firmware Upgrades
LCD Display
Display Lock with password protection
Battery Backed Real Time Clock
Serial Port for Computer Connection
The AquaController Jr has an easy to use and intuitive three button user interface. The buttons are used to navigate through the menus and to modify the standard setup. All setup and program modifications are possible through the buttons on the AquaController Jr - no external computer is required.


price - 149$


my useage

- timer for lights
- temp control
turning on/off heater
turning on external fan
- pH monitor
- wavemaker - what PH are recommended besides the $500 TUNZEs

reviews

i've seen both options have good reviews with no real bad ones. i would like to hear opinions of actual users on here. what are your suggestions?
 
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evoIX

rafal

did you own the ACjr? did you notice any problems? i think the price for 149 doesn't even come with either a DC4/8. so that would be an extra few bucks.
 
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evoIX

included for ACjr

* aquacontroller jr. w/ serial port
* temperature probe with 8ft cord
* ac adaptor
* velcro
* instruction manual

149$

i'm sure i'll be needing the power outlets and priced at 129 for dc4 outlet.

altogether 178$ + tax and shipping
 
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vangvace

RKL Level 3: ($279) does everything you would like it to do, has a usb interface and 8 outlets.

You could also go with 2x RKL level 1, but then you wouldn't have the pH monitoring, but gain a spare head unit. Add in a couple float switches for ATO as well.

Though if you can get either used for cheaper I would go that route.
 
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