Tank Monitoring Systems

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by RemickJ, Nov 21, 2008.

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  1. RemickJ

    RemickJ Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Hey Everyone,

    What tank monitoring system is the best? What is everyone using? Otty- I see you have online stats have you been happy with yours?

    Thanks!!!
     
    RemickJ, Nov 21, 2008
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  2. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    I use a Aqua Controller III and love it. Doesn't seem to be anything it can't do.
     
    Otty, Nov 21, 2008
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  3. JohnFritts

    JohnFritts Peppermint Shrimp

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    I'm about to demand that you fix ur signature with java and have real-time stats... ;)

    Looks great guy!

    I'm using LM Sensors and have a linux box popping out my stats and using MRTG to build graphs. I'm more of a diy on that part tho.

    good luck finding a system that fits you!
    One of the most fun things you can setup with your tank!!! :)

    -fritts
     
    JohnFritts, Nov 21, 2008
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  4. fishoholic

    fishoholic Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I'm have the reefkeeper2, I'm happy with it. i don't know if it's the best but it works great for what I want.
     
    fishoholic, Nov 21, 2008
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  5. Camilsky

    Camilsky Montipora Capricornis

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    Hey!
    I'm building my own! It's made of Tecpel 870 laboratory pH/temp monitor with serial PC interface, ORP meter by tecpel also with serial interface and 2 x Gembird SiS-PM USB controlled power outlets. Everything will be controlled from the level of python on my super old PC running Fedora Core 8 Linux. I've used very similar setup in my lab. It worked without problems! Final price (without PC) is around ~ 220 $. Technically you get pH/temp/2xORP (one goes to my nitrate reactor) / 8 x POWER OUTLET control / HTTP server. Pics and thread with description coming soon! Stay tuned!
     
    Camilsky, Nov 22, 2008
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