Watching the live stream about controllers today, a lot of love for the ReefKeeper in the comments. It's been floated before, but what do YOU think?
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a $250 controller where?I think there are much better controllers out for similar costs.
the point is produce a $200-250 controller, only the Name has value. Update would be needed (raspberry?)How would they "resurrect" it? Give Digital Aquatics a bailout? Pointless post
Please elaborate, especially the similar cost part.I think there are much better controllers out for similar costs.
I’m not versed on the drama around Digital Aquatics. I only heard about Reef Keeper a month ago. In a recent BRS live show, Ryan very whistfully talked about his idea of going to the owner of DA and seeing if there was a way to bring reefkeeper back as a low cost controller. I’m not sure “bailout” is the right word, but a licensing deal seems to fit how I heard him describe his idea. RK came up again in today’s episode. Is there some significant impediment to it? (Debts, litigation, etc?)How would they "resurrect" it? Give Digital Aquatics a bailout? Pointless post
i had 2 RKL online heard the news bought 3 more. there is nothing out there for a 100 bucks that will do 1/10 of what you can program these to do.
Digital Aquatics is not in business anymore, maybe Ryan knows the ownerI’m not versed on the drama around Digital Aquatics. I only heard about Reef Keeper a month ago. In a recent BRS live show, Ryan very whistfully talked about his idea of going to the owner of DA and seeing if there was a way to bring reefkeeper back as a low cost controller. I’m not sure “bailout” is the right word, but a licensing deal seems to fit how I heard him describe his idea. RK came up again in today’s episode. Is there some significant impediment to it? (Debts, litigation, etc?)
Pointless comment?How would they "resurrect" it? Give Digital Aquatics a bailout? Pointless post
I had a reef keeper lite for the past 6 years, never had a problem, since they went out of business I had to upgrade due to the temp probes being impossible to find now. I upgraded to an Apex Classic, which i picked up here, used for $250. I love the apex, if you can find used components, price isn't that bad. Being able to monitor and program from your phone right out of the box (no required net module), is great! The interface is much more intuitive than the ReefKeeper.
If BRS or any company were to pick up the reefkeeper, they would have to do some major upgrades, which is going to drive up cost. It would probably be best for a company to start fresh and develop a brand new controller. Its also going to be difficult for any company to compete with apex, just because of the versatility, and the amount of tech, maybe a big reason why DA went under...
I would like something along the same price as the reef keeper lite.
I am going to have about 5 to 6 sumps with about 25 tanks and want each system on their own controller so if one controller goes I do not want too loose all systems.
With the Apex JR gone and the Reefkeeper lite there is no low cost controller.
I do not need all the fancy stuff on them either just timers for the lights and a temp controller.
I have a Apex now and I dont have barely anything on it.
Most of my equipment comes with a controller that has better control with them.
I would buy it in a instant if they did..
While not quite as cheap as the reef keeper, GHL does make a more basic controller in there light and mini versions...
Only downside is you would still need to purchase probes and power bars
Mini version is $220 and the Lite is $140
https://www.aquariumcomputer.com/usa/product/profilux-mini-white-usacnd/
Did not know about the lite but it looks like it only does lights and not temp.. Still kind of cool if you want 0-10v dimming. Does not look like you can add a power bar to the lite if you only want timer support.
The mini does everything I am talking about but the price ends up pretty high but still not as bad as the Apex. Might be a alternative but still a little higher than I want to spend.