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A successful saltwater aquarium is an aquarium that is monitored by Apex! Introducing the groundbreaking Apex controller A3 Series. Apex is the solution for every aquarium level, from the Jr. to the Pro.
Monitoring and Control Solutions for Every Aquarist with the A3 Series Apex Controllers!
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Ultimate control made for the perfectionist.
Our A3 Apex Pro System provides the most comprehensive monitoring and control experience for the astute aquarist.
Essential control and constant monitoring
The A3 Apex System provides control but reduced monitoring with room to grow for the typical aquarist.
Monitoring made for everyone, and control ready.
The A3 Apex Jr. is the first monitoring-only solution that monitors everything you need and, when ready, you can upgrade and unlock full control.
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| I want to be able to monitor my aquarium from any device at any time. |  |
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| To protect my tank, I want to monitor critical parameters such as temperature. | |
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| When parameters are out of specification, I want to be notified via text, SMS, or email. | |
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| I’d like to know if the power to my aquarium’s Wi-Fi connection has gone out. | |
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| I want to be notified if there is an overflow or leak in or near my aquarium. | |
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| I want to be able to automate equipment to respond to parameter changes or emergency situations. | |
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| I’d like to be able to automate equipment so that it can react to changes in parameters or urgent situations. | |
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Upgradeable |
| I’m curious about how clean the water in my aquarium is on the whole. | |
Upgradeable | Upgradeable |
| I want to remotely measure the precise depth of the water in my reservoir and sump. | |
Upgradeable | Upgradeable |
| I want to be able to quickly connect different switch boxes and devices that are Apex ready. | |
Upgradeable | Upgradeable |
| If the water level rises or falls, I want to be notified or have control over the response. | |
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Connectivity that produces a fully modular experience.
| Apex PRO | Apex | Apex Jr | |
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| Temperature Monitoring | | | |
| pH Monitoring | | | |
| ORP Monitoring | | — | — |
| Salinity Monitoring | Probe Available Separately | — | — |
| FMM Input Ports | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Controllable Outlets | 8 | 8 | — |
| 1LINK Outputs | 3 | 3 | — |
| DC 24V Outputs | 2 | 2 | — |
| Digital Inputs | 6 | 6 | — |
| Audible Alarm Buzzer | | | |
| Wi-Fi | | | |
| Hard-wired Ethernet | | | — |
| Liquid Level Monitoring | | — | — |
| Leak Detection | Optical | Analog | Analog |
| Variable Outputs (0-10V) | 4 | — | — |
| Optical Sensor | — | | |
| Expandable | | | |
| Availability | Now | Now | Soon |
The health of your inhabitants depends critically on maintaining a constant and steady temperature in the aquarium. It is imperative to continuously monitor the temperature, particularly when it varies throughout the day.
For an aquarium to be successful, you must have a reliable temperature monitoring system that also warns you when temperatures are too high or too low.
Included with Apex Pro, Apex, and Apex Jr
In order to maintain healthy coral in a reef aquarium, pH must be maintained consistently. The organisms of the aquarium experience less stress when the pH is steady.
Monitoring pH not only enables you to adjust for desired parameter stability, but it also acts as a crucial early warning system to alert you to adverse chemical changes.
Included with Apex Pro, Apex, and Apex Jr
Water purity is gauged by something called ORP, or oxidation reduction potential. The ORP level infers subtly that the beneficial bacteria in the aquarium might lessen toxins like nitrates and ammonia, among others. In the end, it is a measure of the electrical charge that is available to disintegrate these pollutants.
Unexpected fluctuations in ORP are frequently indicative of harmful organic events occurring in the aquarium. The shift in ORP can serve as a crucial signal to look into or take action if a fish passes or if there is an abundance of food. Only available for the Apex Pro.
An upgraded variant of the Solid-Surface Leak Sensor is the Optical Multi Surface Leak Sensor (LD-2).
Improvements include an epoxy construction that enables the sensor to be used frequently and an optical sensor that enables placement of the sensor on any surface—including metal and epoxied cement floors—without causing a false activation. Only available with the Apex Pro.
Time is crucial when there is water on the floor. This sensor will connect with your Apex when it comes in contact with liquid in order to deliver a warning or start other processes.
This sensor, which has a cable length of 5 meters (16.3 feet), is essential for installation both inside and outside of your sump. Included with the Apex and Apex Jr.
Consider a clever float switch. Water above or below the sensor site is detected by the optical sensor.
The Magnetic Optical Sensor now has a better appearance and feel. The rapid and simple mounting is made possible by the sealed enclosure, which keeps out water, and the magnetic mounting system. Included with the Apex and Apex Jr.
How much water have you put in? How much remaining solution? Up until recently, the only way to determine it was by taking a measurement.
Aquarists now have a brand-new tool that is only available from Apex: the capacity to precisely assess water depth in inches or millimeters. There is a great length for water level monitoring in aquariums, reservoirs, and liquid containers, and it is available in four distinct sizes: 4′′, 15′′, 23′′, and 35′′. Only included with the Apex Pro.
We started from scratch when we made the decision to build an Energy Bar for this new Apex. The Energy Bar 832 not only has eight 120V AC outlets, but it also has a built-in 100W 24VDC power source. Three built-in 1LINK ports and two 24VDC auxiliary ports are both powered by this power source.
Additionally, each outlet has its own independent power monitoring system and has a unique LED indicator. To learn more, keep reading and check out the videos.
Total power outlets for all aquarium equipment
120V AC Outlets all with relays rated for almost limitless cycles
ONE 24VDC LINK Smart outlets for WAV, DOS, and other devices.
Selectable 24VDC outlets are available for accessories like fans, solenoids, small pumps, etc.
When you first open the box, you are given step-by-step instructions on how to connect to your network, set up the monitoring and control of your aquarium, and more.
The Trident is an automatic testing system that checks the alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium levels in your saltwater aquarium on a regular basis. It then sends the results to your Apex so you can receive notifications and adjust your dosing. When Combined with the DOSÂ It creates a fully automated process for the correct dosing of supplements, keeping them at consistent levels.
Syringes, vials, endpoints, colors, and expiration dates are no longer important for alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium. Now, wherever you are in the world, you can instantly access the most recent readings for alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium!
The Trident is an automatic titration colorimeter that is self-contained. Let’s put it as simply as we can because that is definitely a mouthful. When you test your water, you already do a color-changing titration and evaluate the results. The Trident essentially automates this process.
The Trident meticulously blends its reagents with a small bit of aquarium water sample on a regular basis. It is measuring (titrating with a fine peristaltic pump) the amounts of each required to achieve the desired color change as it works (determined by the electronic colorimeter). It transfers this sample/reagent fluid to your garbage container once the titration is complete. After analyzing the test’s results, it logs the value in your Apex.
In about 15 minutes, you able to jump from the setup to testing! Contrary to conventional testing methods, there are no chemicals to mix, tubes to cut, pumps to calibrate, or probes to adjust. Simply connect one wire and two tubes, then launch the setup task on the Apex Fusion mobile app. It will guide you through the installation process and provide instructive videos as you go.
The Trident analyzes with a +/- 0.05 dKh accuracy for alkalinity and a 15 ppm accuracy for calcium and magnesium. This is superior to what humans can reliably accomplish with any test equipment that is available today.
You will be astounded by what you can observe happening after the Trident starts sending you frequent data. The impact of the daily light cycle on calcium carbonate absorption. Salt levels fall as you observe magnesium. a calcium dose that is not in time. Having a deeper understanding will ultimately help you maintain a reef that is more prosperous.
When a parameter deviates from safe zone you define, your Apex can be configured to notify you or take immediate action. For instance, if you are dosing an alkalinity solution, a configuration error could cause your tank to be overdosed. That will be detected by the Trident, which will then notify you and allow you extra time to repair it before it is too late and save your aquarium. To further secure your tank, you can utilize the data from the Trident to control the operation of other devices (such dosers or solenoids).
Your corals will develop and thrive more effectively if you consistently maintain the right levels of alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium. However, coral uptake of these supplements frequently varies and necessitates more testing, as well as appearing to place us in a never-ending position of tweaking your dose amounts.
The Trident’s Automatic Dosing Control system, when combined with one or more of our D-S systems, provides a solution to this issue (ADC).
When set up on the Apex, ADC will use the Trident’s output to gradually increase or decrease the amount of additive your D’S sends out. We created this feature with safety in mind, so don’t worry. With ADC, you can tweak the dosage level only +/-35% after setting your target value and starting dose. The Apex will stop ADC, revert to your starting dosing amount, and notify you that you need to manually change your dosage level if it needs more dosing to maintain your aquarium at your goal value. ADC can then be enabled again, and it will keep directing your DS to keep you as close to the target as possible.
All three tests—alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium—can be performed using ADC. Additionally, you can utilize a single test value to change the amount of more than one additive given by the DS (i.e. Triton system).
The reagent stored inside the Apex will last a full month when utilizing the default testing schedule of four (4) alkalinity, two (2) calcium, and two (2) magnesium tests each day. Simply slide out the drawer, take out the outdated bottle(s), and replace them with the new ones to add new reagent. You can also perform a calibration using the supplied calibration standard if you’d like.
For a hobbyist considering a test kit or automated system, the cost of reagents and recurrent fees is a legitimate worry. We kept those costs as low as possible when designing the Trident. Depending on the standard testing schedule of 4-Alk/2-Ca/2-Mg each day, reagent is sold in 2-month kits. These kits include a bottle of our calibration seawater sample, two bottles of Reagent A (changed monthly), one bottle of each of Reagent B and C (changed every two months), and two bottles of Reagent A. At least 240 alkalinity tests and 120 calcium and magnesium tests are included in the reagent package. In the US, these two-month packs are only $44.95 each.
If you pay close attention or have a really quiet room, you might
occasionally hear the Trident operating. It is also a few decibels
quieter than comparable automated testing methods. You’re unlikely to
hear it because it will be in your cabinet with your other equipment.
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