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Aquarium Controllers

Learn to set up, program, and use your aquarium automation and control devices from Neptune Systems, GHL, Hydros, Milwaukee, and American Marine.
  1. My New Favorite: AFS Automatic Feeder EP 20: Apex Aquarium Controllers from Neptune Systems

    My New Favorite: AFS Automatic Feeder EP 20: Apex Aquarium Controllers from Neptune Systems

    First things first, I have to say even if I didn't hook up the AFS feeder to the Apex, it would still be my favorite feeder. It does a great job of keeping food dry and it dispenses a predictable...
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  2. How to Configure and Use Alarms in Fusion EP 17: Apex Aquarium Controllers from Neptune Systems

    How to Configure and Use Alarms in Fusion EP 17: Apex Aquarium Controllers from Neptune Systems

    There are three types of alarms on your Apex, and each is referred to as a "Virtual Outlet" - which means they're programmed the same way you would program a physical outlet on your energy...
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  3. How and Why to Measure ORP in Fusion EP 16: Apex Aquarium Controllers from Neptune Systems

    How and Why to Measure ORP in Fusion EP 16: Apex Aquarium Controllers from Neptune Systems

    While ORP (Oxidation-Reduction Potential) isn't commonly measured by most reef tank owners, those who do generally do so to control their ozone generator or to keep a pulse on their...
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  4. Program your Pump Outlet & OSC Function EP 15: Apex Aquarium Controllers from Neptune Systems

    Program your Pump Outlet & OSC Function EP 15: Apex Aquarium Controllers from Neptune Systems

    There are four basic types of pumps you would want to program on your Apex; return pump, pumps that feed equipment (like media reactors or skimmers), powerheads and dosing pumps. Let's...
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  5. Configuring pH Control in Fusion EP 14: Apex Aquarium Controllers from Neptune Systems

    Configuring pH Control in Fusion EP 14: Apex Aquarium Controllers from Neptune Systems

    The pH outlet control serves two main purposes; controlling equipment and adding redundancy to the system. Option: Fallback You'll probably want to set the fallback option to 'off' so...
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  6. Program the Heater & Chiller Outlets in Fusion EP 13: Apex Aquarium Controllers from Neptune Systems

    Program the Heater & Chiller Outlets in Fusion EP 13: Apex Aquarium Controllers from Neptune Systems

    Configuring the heater and chiller outlets is a pretty straightforward process, and one of the easiest in the outlet configuration tool of Fusion. Let's start by configuring your heater;...
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  7. How to Program your Light Outlet with Fusion EP 12: Apex Aquarium Controllers from Neptune Systems

    How to Program your Light Outlet with Fusion EP 12: Apex Aquarium Controllers from Neptune Systems

    We are going to go over the 'Control Light' option found in the 'control type' drop down when programming an outlet on the Apex Fusion cloud interface. By selecting the 'light' option, you'll get a...
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  8. How to Calibrate your Temperature Probe EP 11: Apex Aquarium Controllers from Neptune Systems

    How to Calibrate your Temperature Probe EP 11: Apex Aquarium Controllers from Neptune Systems

    In the 11th episode of the Neptune Apex series, we show you how to calibrate your temperate probe. If you have multiple probes on your tank, you may have noticed that they are off by a few...
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