Any suggestions? These appear to very similar units as far as I can tell.
Wondering if anyone had recommendations. Looking to control 4 items total to include: chiller, C02, pumps, and redox (03).
The Digital Aquatics controller doesn't do pH or ORP. You can control lights, temperature, pumps, etc.
I have an AquaController II and love it. I ended up spending a lot more on it than I had budgeted, though. Because of a succession of X10 control problems, I ended up buying two heavy-duty direct connect boxes. Click here for the gory details. I have no experience with the Octopus, but I have heard that the AquaController is a bit more flexible and the support is better.
the higher end controllers that do pH, etc. are wonderful devices but for most of us, out of our price range/budget.
The ReefKeeper is for the majority of us who cannot or will not spend upwards of $500 for a controller.
At $219 (I think) out the door, you will not find a better bang for your buck! And it appears that users across the internet have reported very positive experiences thus far (for the most part... as any new offering may have a few initial bugs).
As soon as I have mine up and running I will give my report to my fellow Reefers.
