Aquarium temp controller ?

danfish · 02-07-2007, 01:34 AM

i want to purchase an temp controller but need advice to which one to buy. i would need a dual stage one, one for my heater and the other one for a fan that i have blowing in my sump (maybe later i`ll get a chiller but for now the fan works good) can you pls tell me which one you use.

thx in advance

billyr98 · 02-07-2007, 01:36 AM

i use the ranco dual controller for my heaters and sump fan.. works great!

Woodstock · 02-07-2007, 07:09 AM

I would recommend you get a multicontroller instead

There are many good ones on the market that will do so many things in addition to being a dual temp controller.

I was looking for the same controller as you once. After I priced a dual controller and the ReefKeeper2 controller, the choice was easy. You get a LOT more for just a little more $$.

aquaman3680 · 02-07-2007, 08:02 AM

I agree with Doni! I am also using a RK2 and I don't think I would ever set up a tank with out one! They are awesome and would definitely recommend one of those.

Matt

prow · 02-07-2007, 10:35 AM

i agree too, look into multicontrollers. i like my aqua Jr. i got mine for $240 the RK2 is good but does not have some of the feature the Jr has and it is not upgradable like the Jr. i also heard some people are having issues with interferance and not working, i think something to do with ballast intererance, not sure. i am also not sure if they fixed it yet or not. i know about 2 months ago they still had the issue.

Dragon Wrasse · 02-07-2007, 12:55 PM

Here is a link to Neptune Systems and there Aquacontrollers......

http://www.neptunesys.com/index.htm

02-07-2007, 01:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
danfish Midas Blenny Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 85 View Gallery Karma Komment	Aquarium temp controller ? i want to purchase an temp controller but need advice to which one to buy. i would need a dual stage one, one for my heater and the other one for a fan that i have blowing in my sump (maybe later i`ll get a chiller but for now the fan works good) can you pls tell me which one you use. thx in advance

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billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,399 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Aquarium temp controller ? i use the ranco dual controller for my heaters and sump fan.. works great! __________________ Billyr98 -=NJRC Treasurer=- My 450g Reef Tank ~~~ Its HERE!!!

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Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 21,674 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Aquarium temp controller ? I would recommend you get a multicontroller instead There are many good ones on the market that will do so many things in addition to being a dual temp controller. I was looking for the same controller as you once. After I priced a dual controller and the ReefKeeper2 controller, the choice was easy. You get a LOT more for just a little more $$. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~29 gal QT/Hospital tank~* *~3 gal Pico~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MH, dual Actinic t5s,AquaController III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

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aquaman3680 Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,099 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Aquarium temp controller ? I agree with Doni! I am also using a RK2 and I don't think I would ever set up a tank with out one! They are awesome and would definitely recommend one of those. Matt __________________ Check it out! The 90 gallon Road Trip

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prow Manta Ray Join Date: May 2005 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 3,771 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Aquarium temp controller ? i agree too, look into multicontrollers. i like my aqua Jr. i got mine for $240 the RK2 is good but does not have some of the feature the Jr has and it is not upgradable like the Jr. i also heard some people are having issues with interferance and not working, i think something to do with ballast intererance, not sure. i am also not sure if they fixed it yet or not. i know about 2 months ago they still had the issue.

02-07-2007, 12:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dragon Wrasse Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 991 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Aquarium temp controller ? Here is a link to Neptune Systems and there Aquacontrollers...... http://www.neptunesys.com/index.htm __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* "A wise man learns more from a foolish question, then a fool learns from a wise answer" - Bruce Lee _____________________________ 75 gal SeaClear II Reef Tank (softy tank) - Coralife 125 Super Skimmer - Little Giant 2-MDQX-SC - Angstrom 2537 UV 15W - HOB Refugium - Eheim Pro 2228 - Red Sea Wave Maker w/Maxi-Jet 600 (X4) - 100 lbs Live Sand (DSB) - 100 lbs Live Rock - 260W PC lighting - 470nm lunar lights (X15) - AquaController II Custom 75 gal Starphire glass tank (SPS/LPS tank) - Custom 24 gal Refugium - Tuzne Wave box - JBJ Chiller - 390W PC lighting - 175W MH (X2) - Knop Cal. Reactor - AquaController 3 Pro - Aqua C Skimmer - Phosban Reactor - 18W Turbo-twist UV sterilizer - Sump - Sony Computer 5 gal Nano Hospital Tank - Eheim 2213 - Red Sea Prizm Skimmer - Live sand - Live Rock - Built in Refugium - 36W PC lighting

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