can send you alerts as pH begins to fall out of range giving you the ability to correct the problem. Too much CO2 - When the air around your tank becomes concentrated with CO2, the pH will drop because of natural gas exchange and your protein skimmer injecting air from around the tank.Calcium reactor failures - Running out of CO2 or overdosing on the effluent solution can both cause pH drops.Failed dosing pump - not enough additives cause pH to drop.Running out of additives - not enough additives cause pH to drop.Overdosing additives - Kalkwasser and alkalinity supplements cause pH spikes.In the event of the most severe pH swings, it could be a matter of minutes before corals start to perish. Should pH start to fall out of range, you know something is happening that is affecting the water chemistry and you should move very quickly to diagnose and resolve the problem. PH is most often affected by additives and the levels of dissolved CO2 but nutrient levels and various natural processes can also have an effect on pH. In a reef tank, the goal is to maintain a very stable pH within a range of 7.8 - 8.3, with most hobbyists striving to hit 8.2 - 8.3 throughout most of the day because anything lower can inhibit corals' ability to calcify (create skeletal structures). PH is not as complex as the scientific definition makes it sound simply put, it's a measure of the water's acidity and is the best indicator we have for changes in water chemistry. With Apex Jr, you can get notified of those changing temperatures and correct the problem before your livestock is in danger. HVAC System - What if your A/C goes out during the summer? Your tank's water temperature is sure to rise alongside your home's air temps.Home Thermostat - Somebody changes the thermostat settings in your house causing the air temperature to rise or fall in your home.Heater Controller - Fails to switch the heating element correctly or read the correct water temperature in the tank.Heating Element - Gets stuck ON or OFF causing the temperature to rise or fall rapidly.Regardless, temperature swings are the #1 threat to aquarium life because they are the most common. When setting up the temperature probe alarm for a reef tank, you will typically want to be notified when temperatures rise beyond 80° F and fall below 75° F but this could vary depending on your tank's target water temperature. The temperature probe keeps track of the water's temperature. Be sure to accept the push notifications from Apex Fusion and then configure the probe and sensor alarms to be notified when parameters fall out of range or when sensors are triggered. Everything from unboxing the system, connecting to your home's Wifi network, and installing the probes and sensors.įrom there, simply navigate the dashboard to set up your individual probes and sensors that each have their own setup task making the process incredibly easy. Right out of the box, the installation and setup are guided via on-screen instructions using Apex Fusion. The included AquaBus ports mean you can connect any of the available Neptune Systems modules and accessories so even if you're not quite ready for control and automation today, it's still an option for tomorrow. All of the monitoring you need and ready for control when you are. Combine that with constant communications via Apex Fusion on your phone and the near limitless expansion capabilities and you get the most accessible Apex system to date.
What makes the Jr so attractive is the fact that a majority of the issues that arise in a reef tank can be identified by monitoring temperature, pH, and water level.
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