I’m currently running a Neptune system Aquacontroller Jr and it’s served it’s purpose well. But the time has come for me to upgrade to a controller that has more functionality. My key requirements for this controller are as follows:
1. Internet access via Iphone to control and monitor status of my reef remotely.
2. Tunze pump and wavebox control.
3. Competitively priced, room to grow, must be slick!
The two controllers I’ve narrowed down my search to are the GHL Profilux Plus II and the Neptune Systems Apex.
Features of the Profilux Plus II include:
pH control
Temperature control
Fully programmable from the comfort of your PC with the free for life intuitive software
Redox
Salinity
Conductivity
Humidity
Air temperature
Oxygen
industry leading level control
Tunze pump control (up to 8 pumps)
Dali ballast control and interface
Full lunar modelling with Dimmable lighting more advanced than any other controller
Aquarium illuminations LED interface
Weather pattern modelling, including tropical storm modelling
AC voltage dimming
Hydor pump control (coming soon)
Full control of the controller over the internet
Email alerts
Text messaging with full interactive alerts
Webserver (coming soon)
Graphing (soon to be expanded immensely with the PIII)
WLAN connection from PC to controller
Features of the Apex:
I like how the Profilux is built link a computer, you can upgrade by adding upgrade cards into the controller. Also, Tunze control is a standard feature.
I like the look of the Apex, it includes 8 outlets as standard, and has a built in webserver.It also controls Tunzes. Finally, it’s priced better than the Profilux.
Both have their advantage and disadvantages, but right now I’m leaning toward the Profilux…or the Apex? Stay tuned…
May 20th, 2009
I’d highly recommend the GHL Profilux, it’s neat, compact, simple to use and has great expansion and support behind it… only thing I’d like to see if Vortech compatibility, otherwise, best piece of gear I’ve ever invested in.
October 26th, 2009
I had a Profilux Pro II it was my worst purchase ever, Way over prices and limited.
I maxed the Profilux out on what I would consider a very simple setup.
The best thing I ever did was to dump the Profilux and buy a Digital Aquatics ReefKeeper Elite.
The Profilux just could not cut it when I went to a basement sump as it requires all the wires
to connect back to the head unit. (probes, pumps, lights, etc)
The RKE with the modern bus system let me split my system with only 1 single wire running from the main display to the sump area.
With the RKE I can hook up far more modules than I could ever use, and at a far better price.
Best of all the RKE guys who make the RKE are reefers as it shows with the useful features, not a bunch of wasted features on the Profilux; ie: storms’ cool for the first few times then you realize it is a silly feature.