Apex and Reeflink?

Bryanmc1988 · 11/05/2018, 03:08 PM

So I am looking into getting an apex and currently have a Reeflink. If I end up getting a apex, would the Reeflink be obsolete?

LQT · 11/05/2018, 04:58 PM

If you want to integrate your Ecotech gear with an Apex controller, you’ll need to get a WXM module. However, the WXM can only control Vortechs and Radions, not the Vectra return pumps. Bectras are only controllable by the Reeflink. I’d still keep the Reeflink for Ecotech software updates though.

Bryanmc1988 · 11/05/2018, 07:41 PM

Nice, thanks for the advice. Just wondering as I seen people with an apex and seem to sell off their Reeflink.

LQT · 11/05/2018, 07:56 PM

Well, if you ever wanna get rid of your Reeflink, lemme know. I just picked up an M1.

Bryanmc1988 · 11/06/2018, 09:17 AM

Will do,

ca1ore · 11/07/2018, 07:21 PM

ReefLink is also better for controlling the gen 4 radions

Cthehentz · 11/11/2018, 09:01 AM

I prefer the reeflink over the apex to control the MP40"s and the L1, and use the Apex to control everything else.

Azraz · 11/12/2018, 04:20 PM

I control my Gen 4 Radions with a WXM module, you just need to ensure the latest update on it and it works all 8 channels of the Radions.

Scubabum · 11/12/2018, 04:43 PM

I started using the WXM module to control my 3 XR30 G4 pros, and MP wavemakers. Decided to try the Reeflink and personally I prefer the Reeflink over the WXM module.

11/05/2018, 03:08 PM	#1
Bryanmc1988 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: San Diego CA 92115 Posts: 262	Apex and Reeflink? So I am looking into getting an apex and currently have a Reeflink. If I end up getting a apex, would the Reeflink be obsolete?

11/05/2018, 04:58 PM	#2
LQT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 1,516	If you want to integrate your Ecotech gear with an Apex controller, you’ll need to get a WXM module. However, the WXM can only control Vortechs and Radions, not the Vectra return pumps. Bectras are only controllable by the Reeflink. I’d still keep the Reeflink for Ecotech software updates though. __________________ - Leon (aka - Water Dog) Deep Blue 57 Edge ATI Acro Garden Build Thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25573384#post25573384 Current Tank Info: DeepBlue 57 Edge

11/05/2018, 07:56 PM	#4
LQT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 1,516	Well, if you ever wanna get rid of your Reeflink, lemme know. I just picked up an M1. __________________ - Leon (aka - Water Dog) Deep Blue 57 Edge ATI Acro Garden Build Thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25573384#post25573384 Current Tank Info: DeepBlue 57 Edge

11/07/2018, 07:21 PM	#6
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	ReefLink is also better for controlling the gen 4 radions __________________ Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs

11/05/2018, 07:41 PM	#3
Bryanmc1988 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: San Diego CA 92115 Posts: 262	Nice, thanks for the advice. Just wondering as I seen people with an apex and seem to sell off their Reeflink.

11/06/2018, 09:17 AM	#5
Bryanmc1988 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: San Diego CA 92115 Posts: 262	Will do,

11/11/2018, 09:01 AM	#7
Cthehentz Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 92	I prefer the reeflink over the apex to control the MP40"s and the L1, and use the Apex to control everything else.

11/12/2018, 04:20 PM	#8
Azraz Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 94	I control my Gen 4 Radions with a WXM module, you just need to ensure the latest update on it and it works all 8 channels of the Radions.

11/12/2018, 04:43 PM	#9
Scubabum Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 126	I started using the WXM module to control my 3 XR30 G4 pros, and MP wavemakers. Decided to try the Reeflink and personally I prefer the Reeflink over the WXM module.