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Ya that is where i was leaning and if i am smart i will try to hold off on leds just a bit longer to see what proves it self and for prices to drop a bit. Thanks for the link Shawn your local store seems to have decent prices and as for the SOL units i think i am going to have to put them into the mix they seem to be getting some good reviews.
Check out this link http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...ghlight=ai+sol

yupp i'd get the controller first

my LFS has a pretty good deal on SOL units (and its canadian) http://www.incredibleaquarium.com/in...oh55aa73o9dnp4

In that case I would get the controller.

Well i should have stated that i do currently have lights 3 glo t5's. So the lights would be an upgrade.

I agree with midnight, lights keep you from adding stock to your tank if you don't have them, a controller does not

I won;t try to compare the light fixtures, but I can say this: The lights are a must, the controller is not. I do recommend the controller, I am just saying you can get by without it initially.

Thanks all for your input. I have spotted a used Apex and AC3 so i am going to see if i can pick one of them up. Will let you know it i get one.

I had a reef keeper lite and when I upgraded my tank I bought an elite. In hindsight I wish I would have gotten the apex. I feel like digital aquatics has been making promises that never seem to come to fruition. In my opinion Neptune systems has everything that you could want or need and there is no need to wait for it. That being said, I have had no real issues with my reef keeper and it gets the job done.

I love my Apex and recommend it with no reservations

i'm using the reefkeeper elite and have no complaints. everything you want to do is there, plus you can add on alot of extra stuff in the future.

Hehe. I just haven't done it YET.

The apex is sexy. I switched from the reefkeeper lite, I know they are apples and oranges but the base package for the apex gave me all the upgrades I wanted for the RKL for cheaper. Now I am using the RKL for the QT tank and will use it for the frag tank if I ever set one up. If you want to use the apex for a calcium reactor and want to monitor the display's ph this will require a second probe and a module. I am really confused that Marc did not upgrade to the apex since it is black.

No, not at all. Either will do what you want, based on the list above.

So you would not say that the Apex is not worth paying the extra over a used AC3?

I would suggest the Aquacontroller 3 for all the above, or the newer Apex. You may find AC3's for sale since people upgrade.

That looks really good, Mustang. The curtain works out really well, as you can still see the back even through the fabric. Love that RO/DI system - I heard it's the best!

Nice clean setup Mustang! Thanks for showing.

Maybe you need a new impeller, some of the pumps use a cheaper magnet for the impeller. The pump is fine as once you get the impeller moving the motor on the pump takes over.

I tried everything including days in vinegar

take the pump out and run it in a water/vinegar solution for a few hours and then take it apart and clean it.