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Old 10-27-2009, 09:17 PM   #1
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looking @ getting Controller "HELP"


i am in neeed of some help I am looking to get a Controller for my reef tank and all I have is $200 to spend any help would be nice


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Old 10-27-2009, 09:25 PM   #2
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Other than used a Reefkeeper lite is really your only option
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Old 10-27-2009, 09:30 PM   #3
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the Reefkeeper lite are 100 new now but are they any good
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Old 10-27-2009, 09:30 PM   #4
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Wait a couple weeks if you can. Neptune is coming out with an Apex lite very soon. I heard it will be in your price range.
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Old 10-27-2009, 09:31 PM   #5
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I think that a ReefKeeper Lite would be a good choice for you. It's $100, and later on you could add more outlets, pH and/or ORP probes, etc... The basic RKL unit only comes with four outlets, so if you need more, for $200 you could probably get the basic RKL and another thing or two of outlets for around what you have to spend.

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Old 10-27-2009, 09:40 PM   #6
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ReefKeeper Lite sound like the way to go you can up grade it when you feel the need to but then I am stuck case I need it soon and the Neptune if I wait has what I am looking for
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Old 10-27-2009, 09:49 PM   #7
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You may be able to pick up a used neptune acJr...I have one and it works great...
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Old 10-27-2009, 09:52 PM   #8
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Wait a couple weeks if you can. Neptune is coming out with an Apex lite very soon. I heard it will be in your price range.
the apex lite is 370 on less I read wrong ?
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Old 10-27-2009, 10:02 PM   #9
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i am starting to see why I never got Controller but the thing is I need one now and I can"t put it off any more
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Old 10-29-2009, 12:42 PM   #10
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there is a Neptune controller acjr with dc8, lab grade pH, and temp probes for $200 shipped in the classifieds
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