Aquatronica Aquarium Controllers VS IKS

[Funkyskunk]

Hi there Guys

I am looking into controllers for my new set-up and I was wondering if any of you can give me some feed back between these 2 products.

Which one do you think is better, more user friendly, ect.... basically which one would you opt for?

I am leaning towards the IKS , but really not sure.....


Thanks

Christiaan:biggthump

[CCG]

I believe that Moonpod has/uses both. He would be the one to ask.

Colin

[moonpod]

IKS--more refined, more solid feel (larger unit), pricier

Aquatronica--developing product really. Much more expandability. Less pricey, but still pricey

[Funkyskunk]

Hi there Moonpod, thx for the feedback, so which one would you recommend? The IKS ?

However the expandability does sound very attractive on the Aquatronica......

Thx

[moonpod]

Ya know, it's sort of a tossup. I like the "maturity" of the IKS product, but the Aquatronica is much, much more expandable.

[Armando]

I'm quite content with the Aquatronica. The ethernet and email notification functionality is not yet available. Much needed..

[Funkyskunk]

Bump,



Still trying to figure out what controller I should be going for, anyone willing to comment further on there experience between these two?


Much appreciated ....THX

[moonpod]

The same caveats apply:
IKS--rock, rock stable. Mature. Pricey

Aquatronica--endlessly expandable. Constantly updating firmware. New modules always around the corner.

Both of these currently do not stand alone allow for remote monitoring--the "best" way IMO for both is to hook 'em up to a computer 24/7 that allows you to access the controllers. The IKS also has a thing for cellphone sms if something is going wrong.

[reeftec]

I actually saw an aquatronica in person the other day .I say looks alot better in picture,as far as performance I never used one but there are people out there that had problems with them ,Iks seems to be more solid