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Page 185 - Guides & How-Tos

Learn how to properly set up and maintain your reef aquarium with these helpful articles, guides, and step-by-step instructions.
  1. Program Dusk & Dawn on Kessil in Fusion EP 18: Apex Aquarium Controllers from Neptune Systems

    Program Dusk & Dawn on Kessil in Fusion EP 18: Apex Aquarium Controllers from Neptune Systems

    The ramp option within the profiles section of Fusion is most commonly used to control LED lighting with a variable volt output, which allows you to dim or shift color. For this episode, we'll be...
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  2. How to Configure and Use Alarms in Fusion EP 17: Apex Aquarium Controllers from Neptune Systems

    How to Configure and Use Alarms in Fusion EP 17: Apex Aquarium Controllers from Neptune Systems

    There are three types of alarms on your Apex, and each is referred to as a "Virtual Outlet" - which means they're programmed the same way you would program a physical outlet on your energy...
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  3. My New Favorite: AFS Automatic Feeder EP 20: Apex Aquarium Controllers from Neptune Systems

    My New Favorite: AFS Automatic Feeder EP 20: Apex Aquarium Controllers from Neptune Systems

    First things first, I have to say even if I didn't hook up the AFS feeder to the Apex, it would still be my favorite feeder. It does a great job of keeping food dry and it dispenses a predictable...
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  4. Which Clean-up Crew Critters Should You Have In Your Reef Tank?

    Which Clean-up Crew Critters Should You Have In Your Reef Tank?

    Learn about the most common clean-up crew animals and how to choose the right clean-up crew for your reef tank.
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  5. How and Why to Measure ORP in Fusion EP 16: Apex Aquarium Controllers from Neptune Systems

    How and Why to Measure ORP in Fusion EP 16: Apex Aquarium Controllers from Neptune Systems

    While ORP (Oxidation-Reduction Potential) isn't commonly measured by most reef tank owners, those who do generally do so to control their ozone generator or to keep a pulse on their tank. If your...
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  6. Program your Pump Outlet & OSC Function EP 15: Apex Aquarium Controllers from Neptune Systems

    Program your Pump Outlet & OSC Function EP 15: Apex Aquarium Controllers from Neptune Systems

    There are four basic types of pumps you would want to program on your Apex; return pump, pumps that feed equipment (like media reactors or skimmers), powerheads and dosing pumps. Let's walk...
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  7. Configuring pH Control in Fusion EP 14: Apex Aquarium Controllers from Neptune Systems

    Configuring pH Control in Fusion EP 14: Apex Aquarium Controllers from Neptune Systems

    The pH outlet control serves two main purposes; controlling equipment and adding redundancy to the system. Option: Fallback You'll probably want to set the fallback option to 'off' so the outlet...
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  8. Program the Heater & Chiller Outlets in Fusion EP 13: Apex Aquarium Controllers from Neptune Systems

    Program the Heater & Chiller Outlets in Fusion EP 13: Apex Aquarium Controllers from Neptune Systems

    Configuring the heater and chiller outlets is a pretty straightforward process, and one of the easiest in the outlet configuration tool of Fusion. Let's start by configuring your heater; select...
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