offroadodge Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 so what does everyone think about the reef keeper lite level 3? or The ACIII, one is $280, other is $509 dont know what i want or if i need the email alert option? I guess that i need someone to convince me. Also not a programmer and would need assistance with programing. WOW thats alot to ask i know but had an issue this morning with CO2 valve not opening. WEIRD but anyways give me your input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarathustra2 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 I started up this same thread a while back. The extra features of the AC3 really seem worth it if you have the cash for the system. Especially as you can pick up used for a pretty good price. If you don't care about the iphone app or additional programmability the RKL will do well for you all the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted October 3, 2009 Author Share Posted October 3, 2009 Ya i dont think i want to be notified at work via my phone, and i dont have an iphone. Just figured id put the return pump on a ups backup so if the power went out it would atleast keep the tank moving. Looked on reefcentral for a used ACIII and they were all spoken for,where else could i find one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Eckreef Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 socaltropicalfish sells the ACIII new for $400 according to their website. I went with the Apex (from Reefgeek) and so far love it although I still have not been able to get the email notifications to work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mcallahan Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 the aciii's on RC move fast. You have to know what you are looking for (I can help) and what you are willing to pay (I can help there too). It's the single best thing i've bought for the tank. I used to scoff at the price, but now that I have one, I'd buy another one in a heart beat. I'm happy to talk to you more about it and if you want to drop by and check mine out, I'm game for that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted October 3, 2009 Author Share Posted October 3, 2009 would love to do that, this weekend my parents are coming in town so it wouldnt be good. Maybe sunday afternoon. Also i know your busy going outta town and all so lets try to setup a time. Either way. Money wise i could buy either but i know how this trade is, used is most of the time just as good W/O the big price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhart032 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 I have done alot of research on this subject. and hands down the ACIII is the best out, not to mention it can be run via iphone or ipod touch that option is worth its weight in gold. to beable to go on vacation and feed your fish or if the temp gets to high to control fans and lights with a simple app is fantastic. i will be back on the road soon and this is the first thing i will get, even if it was 600 bucks i would still get it. not to mention you can code your own f/w for it. sure you can get the RF and vpn into your home system and control everything but that means you have to always carry a PC with you. and at any givin time you cant just hit an app and look at your full setup. right now when i go away for a day or 2 i can turn on my webcam via my iphone and look at my tank but its going to be great to look at it and be able to control it too. just my .02 Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Pug help me set my ACIII up this past Friday, programming it is very straightforward and the functionality is awesome. I got mine used, fully loaded, on Reef Central for $325 shipped. That came with all three sensors and an 8 outlet plug. I HIGHLY recommend one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 If you not into all the geek stuff the Reef Keeper will do everything you want it. I have both the RK and the ACIII. Being a geek I like the ACIII. Dave- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted October 5, 2009 Author Share Posted October 5, 2009 sell me your RK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Eckreef Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Pug help me set my ACIII up this past Friday, programming it is very straightforward and the functionality is awesome. I got mine used, fully loaded, on Reef Central for $325 shipped. That came with all three sensors and an 8 outlet plug. I HIGHLY recommend one. What sensors did you get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mcallahan Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 He has 2x pH probe and a temp probe. Great for just getting started Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 sell me your RK? sorry going to use it on the 58. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 For peeps who are still shopping, Apex Lite was announced @ MACNA... essentially same as Apex minus PH/ORP port and variable speed ports for $100 less... available in 4-6wks... http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1712720 http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1718059 Btw, for those price shopping, Eckreef and I were able to get our Apex package (head unit, display, EB8, temp probe, ph probe) for $436 delivered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 well i went with the RK lite level 3 $270 shipd 2 me. ph,orp,temp, (2)pc4's. need to get another pc4 probly but that can wait till later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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