Reef Discussion

[Joshwaaaa]

Also I didn't know about seawatec before this thread, 2x 6105 and a 7095 controller for $900 delivered is a damn good price, apart from the whole possible warranty issues of course

 

[aussieant32]

top read that one. I think I am pretty convinced the tunze is the way to go for me. Thanks alot for the info mate

 

[aussieant32]

Also I didn't know about seawatec before this thread, 2x 6105 and a 7095 controller for $900 delivered is a damn good price, apart from the whole possible warranty issues of course

Reefshop has 2 6055's and a controller for $980 I think

 

[Joshwaaaa]

the 6105's + 7095 are $1270 delivered from the reef shop though ;). Decent saving from seawatec if your willing to cop the warranty issues

 

[aussieant32]

yer, its a gamble I guess. I might even look to grab the sewatec for 900 and spend the 300 I save on a 6055 so if I do have an issue with a pump I have a backup?

 

[macca_75]

Consider the Tunze 7096 controller - same functionailty but cheaper (also is considered the update to the 7095). You do need to program via USB port instead of dials though. + for me as I have kids who would play with dials for sure.

 

[aussieant32]

assuming I would need a laptop or PC close to the tank to plug it in?

 

[macca_75]

Nope - you can unplug it, move it, programme it, then plug it back in. It retains the settings without power.

 

[MTG]

i wouldnt get the USB one again. all personal preference tho :D

 

[aussieant32]

sounds like a bit of hassel to me. Can I ask why its better?

 

[MTG]

sounds like a bit of hassel to me. Can I ask why its better?

the USB one is cheaper :P
i think they keep adding software to is aswell.
i prefer manual dials any day IMO. any time i wanted to change the setup it was a pain in the ...

 

[aussieant32]

I can imagine. I dont really like the idea of unplugging it, taking it up stairs, editting, taking it back down and setting it back up.

 

[MTG]

I can imagine. I dont really like the idea of unplugging it, taking it up stairs, editting, taking it back down and setting it back up.

and then finding you didn't do it right so you had to do it all again :P haha

 

[aussieant32]

which will happen to me. Nah I think the other one is the way forward.

 

[macca_75]

1) cheaper - I always love that
2) No dials for the little fingers I have here to touch. This was an even bigger selling point for me.
3) There are more modes available in terms of programming than on the older 7095. There is also the option of adding new features as the software can be upgraded (although updates or new features do seem to be frustratingly slow)

To be honest, programming is really straight forward and hard to get wrong. The only thing you can't do remotely if you are trying to use the wave controller. It has a self tuning function where all you need to do is hit the button (you will need to be connected to the controller and the pumps for this).

But yes it is horse for courses and each to their own. Best of luck whatever you buy.

 

[MTG]

1) cheaper - I always love that
2) No dials for the little fingers I have here to touch. This was an even bigger selling point for me.
3) There are more modes available in terms of programming than on the older 7095. There is also the option of adding new features as the software can be upgraded (although updates or new features do seem to be frustratingly slow)

To be honest, programming is really straight forward and hard to get wrong. The only thing you can't do remotely if you are trying to use the wave controller. It has a self tuning function where all you need to do is hit the button (you will need to be connected to the controller and the pumps for this).

But yes it is horse for courses and each to their own. Best of luck whatever you buy.

wave button? wahhh. wheres this button? :P

 

[macca_75]

Sorry - should have been more clear. It's a "software" button (hence the need to have the controller hooked up and working for this one).

You hit start, it auto increments adding .01 sec or something like that and when you see the wave starting to resonate you hit stop (it stops the incrementing, not the wave. Thats how easy it is to tune a wave with this controller.

The only physical button on the unit is the feed timer.

 

[MTG]

Sorry - should have been more clear. It's a "software" button (hence the need to have the controller hooked up and working for this one).

You hit start, it auto increments adding .01 sec or something like that and when you see the wave starting to resonate you hit stop (it stops the incrementing, not the wave. Thats how easy it is to tune a wave with this controller.

The only physical button on the unit is the feed timer.

most people dont have a laptop tho :P

 

[aussieant32]

it just seems like a major hassel having the PC one, but only due to the set up of my house and computing skills :P

 

[MTG]

wireless setup hmm now that would be better :D