Reefkeeper lite VS. Aquacontroller jr.

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  1. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

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    Considering these two but leaning toward the reefkeeper L3 package since it includes outlets,probes, cables. .. and it's cheaper.. Just wandering if anyone has first hand experience comparing the two.
    Or for a little more than a AC -Jr. with the add ons the Reefkeeper Elite package looks like a good deal.
     
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  3. PackLeader

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    It really all depends on your needs and wants. IMHO with tanks like ours, I would just save up and get the ACIII or the new AC Apex that will be coming out.
    What is it that you currently (or in the future) want to control and monitor? Also, is being able to monitor or control via web browser important? I know at least to me, it is, and if I remember right, you are gone often? That may be an important feature to consider.
     
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    I don't think I'm going to go for the internet options.. My girlfriend is there now to check up on things every day. But maybe could add it later... it's available as an add on to the RK elite. :
    I found a thread from Feb. 08 so not sure how much has changed since then I think there is a version 2 out now.
    http://www.3reef.com/forums/3reef-radar/digital-aquatics-reefkeeper-elite-45147.html
    It sure looks better. $465 at bulkreefsupply comes with a lot of add ons.
    I guess the normal stuff, Temp, PH(going to add a Calcium Reactor at some point).
    Waves, Lights, Fans, Topoff, and maybe Moons.
    Seems like if I get an Aquacontroller Jr. by the time I buy all the outlets interfaces, probes the price is almost what a Reefkeeper ELite costs.