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Reef Angel vs. Apex

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by jstngates, Sep 27, 2013.

  1. Sep 27, 2013 #1
    jstngates Toledo Iowa

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    Not trying to stir the pot on this topic guys but I know nothing about either. Reef Angel comes with everything I'm looking for for about half the price. It was brought to my attention that it comes with a top off which I don't have. Also a temp prob and ph. I was about to buy a JBJ auto top off. I do know alot of guys here have the Apex. What's the difference in these 2?
     
  2. Sep 27, 2013 #2
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    If it comes with everything you will ever want and need, then you found what you need. I think the biggest thing on a controller is having a knowledge base behind it. I haven't looked much into the RA, but I believe they have excellent forums and support behind them.
    I chose the apex because it was proven, reliable from what I had read, and I was able to easily find tons of support and information for them.
     
  3. Sep 27, 2013 #3
    Waverz

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    http://www.aquariumcontrollers.com/aquarium-equipment-comparisons.php#controllerchart
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  4. Sep 28, 2013 #4
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    Have you considered an apex light?
     
  5. Sep 28, 2013 #5
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Thats so outdated its almost not even worth looking at.
     
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  6. Sep 28, 2013 #6
    Waverz

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    Sad, it used to be my "goto" link whenever this question came up.
     
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  7. Sep 28, 2013 #7
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    When i was doing the controller meeting i was looking for am updated chart similar to that, and wasn't able to.
     
  8. Sep 28, 2013 #8
    JB Marion

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    IMO, "specs" don't tell the whole story. It's a lot like iPhone vs Android. Overall, they are very similar, but one platform focuses on price/specs/openness, the other focuses on a unified experience/ecosystem.


    You have to take all of these things into account to pick the controller that's right for you.


    I'd pick Apex, but ecosystem/experience is more important to me than price/specs/openness.


    Also, I don't trust open source software on my phone, nor would I trust it on my controller. That's not to say that there's not great open source stuff out there, I'd just rather not take the chance.
     

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