I understand why people use controllers don't get me wrong. I am just old school and hands on, on my approach towards reefing. That's what's great about the hobby you have low tech and high tech. I just don't trust alot of electronics to last these days especially around saltwater moisture lol.
I see what your saying honestly. The Apex is a great tool just as other control systems are. With all the kids gone the Apex has allowed me and my wife to enjoy our empty nest without being to concerned about the ten thousand dollars we have invested in our tank. It also has made finding tank sitters much easier. It's hard to get reefer friends to return sitting and feeding time !!! As is the case in much of life they find reasons why they can't..Our true friends don"t mind doing it but are always very nervous knowing how much investment is involved and they have both said they feel much better knowing I am checking in on the tablet or phone from time to time and I can look up the history to answer concerns if they arrive.Besides it is fun to turn the lights off on them from Hawaii or where ever we are.I do agree that I have become very dependant on the Apex and feel I need to give more thought to better back up control that is not dependant on a computer to do everything and use the Apex more for distant observation then total control if that makes sense.
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