Reefkeeper

[Justcause0_1]

I want to purchase a reefkeeper.My choice is between the reefkeeper lite basic and the reefkeeper lite plus anything more and I would need to save up (cause my wife thinks that I spend too much on my tank).can anyone help me to decide

 

[B.BASH]

What do you want it to control

 

[skene]

Exactly... how much automation do you think you will end up needing?
If you are looking for a basic system, controlling lights/powerheads/heater, then all you need is the Reef Keeper Lite/Plus (Marine Depot right?). If you eventually want to control more in your system, then you will want to go with the Elite.

I have an RKL with 2 PC4, MLC, SL1 and I'm already at my limit. If you go with the Elite it allows for more expansion than 4 port outlets... so you can run additional probes, reactors etc etc...

 

[Justcause0_1]

For right now I just need to control lights/heater/fans and I like the temp/ph probes.I may also control my powerheads but I don't want to get to a point where I am stuck and thinking that I should have went with something better.price is a factor but I want to only make this purchase once.

 

[skene]

Then obviously you already know that you will be stuck upgrading later if you get the RKL... but hey it's your money.

 

[JimmyR1rider]

You can control a lot with the RKL. I had one on my old 65G and I had 4 PC4's connected and running for over 2 years with no issues at all. It ran everything just fine.

Call up Russ at SaltwaterCritters, he'll square you away on what controller to go for to fit your budget with honesty, and not try to get a bigger sale out of you.

EXTREMELY stand up guy he is for sure!

 

[pecan2phat]

Or you could have bought JimmyR1rider's $500 Apex for $300 a few days ago. Unfortunately that was gone as fast as it was put up!

 

[Justcause0_1]

I saw that deal but it went too fast

 

[Josh]

You should consider the Apex instead.

 

[Justcause0_1]

I already ordered the rkl plus but now I am thinking to just return it and it hasn't even arrived as yet.....