They do have handheld probes for all that stuff. I think thats what I will eventually end up doing. Although, this is first on my list: http://www.hannainst.com/products/phmeter/turtle.htm
Computerized Aquarium
- Thread starter pyackel
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I agree with Antwan......sort of! LOL!
Buying the system similar to the one we are talking about can cost a lot of money however if you can do it yourself, it is much cheaper. The controller (PLC) costs me around $200cdn with software and the cables to connect to my computer. All I need to start doing is adding the parts I want like the solenoid valves, float valves, probes, sensors, etc, etc that I want. These can be easily found. These 'systems' are often used in factories/plants/industrial settings, not only in aquariums. Therefore, if you know where to start, you can get some amazing stuff.
http://www.omega.com/
Buying the system similar to the one we are talking about can cost a lot of money however if you can do it yourself, it is much cheaper. The controller (PLC) costs me around $200cdn with software and the cables to connect to my computer. All I need to start doing is adding the parts I want like the solenoid valves, float valves, probes, sensors, etc, etc that I want. These can be easily found. These 'systems' are often used in factories/plants/industrial settings, not only in aquariums. Therefore, if you know where to start, you can get some amazing stuff.
http://www.omega.com/
Its quite easy to do actually. LOL!
But thats why there are automatic feeders!
I can actually have my computer phone me or e-mail me if there is an ammonia level or low/high water levels. I can also phone my computer to tell it to shut off the pumps or turn on heaters or do a waterchange. Once you actually have the PLC, its quite easy to do.
But thats why there are automatic feeders!
I can actually have my computer phone me or e-mail me if there is an ammonia level or low/high water levels. I can also phone my computer to tell it to shut off the pumps or turn on heaters or do a waterchange. Once you actually have the PLC, its quite easy to do.