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  1. Strickland_673

    Strickland_673 Fire Shrimp

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    I've been looking into buying a controller for sometime now, and my LFS comes along with this deal.....

    Derek's Reef Shop

    Just wondering what ppl think and if anyones has any reviews of the ProfiLux controllers?!?!
     
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  2. Seano Hermano

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    I'm not sure wht they usually run for...but I want one. lol. They pretty much do EVERYTHING...especially when it comes to lighting and programming.
     
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  3. Strickland_673

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    750-800 USD usually i think.
     
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    I just find it really hard to find reviews on any forum...
     
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    Bump for daytime crowd
     
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  6. pink4miss

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    why not just get an apex lite?
     
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  7. M-Ocean Man

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    Quite difficult for me to say given the limited information available on the unit. Even the website itself from the manuf does not answer all of the questions I would have even as someone who knows very little about controllers.

    I have been looking more and more into controllers lately and I am leaning more and more toward Neptune's Apex Lite. It is under 400. It comes with 8 switchable outlets, pH and temp probe and is already network capable. Add a gaming adapter and you have wireless monitoring AND control of your tank. The APEX updates itself. It also has a ton of information available and many people rave about their product and customer service.

    I am not telling you that the unit you are looking at is bad - just highlighting the fact that there are other manufacturers out there who provide a wealth of information and that have loyal customers due to outstanding and long-lasting product quality and customer service proven publicly.
     
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    lol exactly my thinking . . .
     
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    WHOA!!! Didnt see the pricetag.

    Def seems quite pricy given the fact they only give limited information.

    APEX Lite is half the price . . . .
     
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  10. Strickland_673

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    I see your points. but for $399 CAD plus shipping (which i'll just go pick mine up) doesnt seem that bad for the reviews I have read. I'll look into the apex lite though
     
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