Equipment - New Apex

Print Page | Close Window

New Apex

Printed From: Utah Reefs
Category: Specialized Discussion
Forum Name: Equipment
Forum Description: This is the place to ask question about reef equipment.
URL: http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=80122
Printed Date: October 18 2025 at 12:18am
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 12.03 - http://www.webwizforums.com

Topic: New Apex

Posted By: Jeremyw
Subject: New Apex
Date Posted: May 24 2016 at 2:10pm

So what do you all think of the new apex?

Anyone want to buy my old ones lol ?

Interesting stuff, not sure that I am "Sold" on the new one. Especially if they are going to support the old one and new equipment/modules will still work on the old ones.

Curious of all your thoughts .

-------------
Next meeting:

Replies:

Posted By: jdinchak
Date Posted: May 24 2016 at 2:19pm

I would love the features but not enough to upgrade right now. I have been asking Terence for years about power monitoring (that other controllers have been doing for a while). Not sure it's worth swapping out. The power bars are nice but like 250 a pop, I have 2 on mine so really adds up.

I think I missed some of the other features they discussed. Based on their FAQ a lot of it will be used in both systems.

-------------
180G Mixed Reef Tank

170G Dart Frog Tank

Posted By: Jeremyw
Date Posted: May 24 2016 at 2:26pm

I have 3 and to spend $750 on them plus the system makes no sense to me.

Also I have 8 aquabus ports right now between the main and 1 eb8. With the new one I will only have 5. So I will have to have 3 of the new energy bars no matter what!

-------------
Next meeting:

Posted By: Marcoss
Date Posted: May 24 2016 at 2:32pm

I don't have an aquarium controller so I looked at this one fresh when all the emails started to trickle in. I did not see much of a difference at all, and since its new, its several hundred more over the previous one.

I plan on getting a controller in the next couple of months and hope this one is awesome. I saw that Vertex is launching something too.

-------------
RedSea Max S400 - 90G Rimless Frag Tanks x2 - 185 Lookdown Bin

Posted By: neurotivity
Date Posted: May 24 2016 at 2:47pm

I personally like the display of my current Apex and find it to be sufficient. With how many issues new products encounter along with all of the issues I've had with my current Neptune products, I personally believe the new Apex is worth holding out on until it receives some real world feedback.

I don't want to throw Neptune under the bus but I think they need to invest and focus on better customer service prior to releasing new products. I can't tell you how many times I've called their line only to reach their voicemail. When these controllers encounter problems which cause your tank to malfunction, waiting 4 days for an email response to begin troubleshooting just isn't ideal.

My DOS has caused endless headaches which is unfortunate because it's great when it's working properly. I wish I could give Neptune more credit but when it comes to poor customer service, it's far more upsetting than the issues that arise with the products themselves...

Sorry to rant but I had to get that off of my shoulders