Mindstream Aquarium Monitoring System

[dtaranath]

here's some more info.

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog...ium-parameters

[mth1993]

Any updates?

[Fieroguy19]

They are posting updates on their facebook page until the have a real webpage.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Minds...72032453001343

No real updates since December. Device is supposed to be under $600 and the replacable disks are supposed to be under $35.

[Bigcefa]

I messages them asking how accurate it is , with no response. To me that's the real issue, if it's not accurate why bother buying it

[Ron99]

The underlying technology is from biotech and sound so it has potential to be quite accurate.

[droog]

Originally Posted by den75

They just released a statement on their facebook page that it will be realesed early next year and the cost will be under $600. We'll see.

Release date is probably 4/1/2014, but taking pre-orders now

I would like to believe this, but it doesn't sound credible...

-droog

[Dashiki]

yeah april fools

im have a feeling this is a piece of equipment that may never see the market. I hope it does but it seems too good to be true.

[Ron99]

Originally Posted by Dashiki

yeah april fools

im have a feeling this is a piece of equipment that may never see the market. I hope it does but it seems too good to be true.

Well, as I mentioned the underlying technology has been used in biotech and medical research for some time now so I think this is real and has potential. This is one of the most exciting products in development to me right now. imaging this interfacing with your auto top off and doser and controller to make real time adjustments to keep your parameters stable. It does sound too good to be true but I think it's realistic given the underlying technology. I'm only sorry I didn't think of it

[benihana]

Like most have already said, if this comes to fruition, and most importantly, is accurate, then they have a gold mine on their hands

[Linkfalcon]

Any updates

[malcojo]

They updated their Face Book page today.

[benihana]

Here is the info from their Facebook Page

We thank you all for your continued interest in the Mindstream Monitoring System, and wanted to update you on our development.

We’ve had our monitor working in our own fresh and salt-water tanks for the last 18 months. Most of our initial test focus has been on saltwater systems. Our freshwater aquarium test research is catching up but may not be ready at the same time as saltwater sensor disc...s.
We have been embarking on a very detailed testing plan developed by our PHD Chemist, University professor and co-founder Giuseppe Petrucci.

Dr. Petrucci, along with our other founder Jim Clark, are currently refining the algorithms to assure the best possible accuracy throughout the 90 day life of the chemical sensor disc.

As you've seen in our postings, the technology is very sensitive, so much so that the daily changes in CO2 and O2 can be seen as a result of the photosynthesis changes between night and day.
We have also just prototyped a new Calcium sensor that has 6 times more fluorescence gain which will make calibration of our monitors simpler in production. This new sensor justified a delay in launch given the benefits it provides.

Our testing also includes assuring that the latest generation of aquarium lighting has no impact on the light sensitive sensor foils. We are also testing for the most common aquarium additives even when doses far exceed recommended levels. Fluorescence sensor corrections for temperature, time and pH are also underway.
We will be testing for adverse storage and shipping conditions, (high heat and extreme cold) and determining the shelf life of our chemical discs. These are just some of the adverse conditions we’ll be operating under. The adverse conditions will be in test chambers so as not to endanger any aquatic life. Initial indications are that we will not be able to permit freezing of the sensor discs without some damage.

Throughout our testing plan, we’ll be verifying our results with an independent laboratory.

Our goal is to provide the most accurate, reliable and economical method for determining the chemical content of any aquarium water environment. We are very pleased with how our development is progressing stay tuned for future updates! Thank you for your patience our continued testing will result in an even better product!

[ReefClownMIA]

Would love to see this go mainstream - with interface to Apex or other controller to take corrective actions etc.

[Furballnow]

Doesn't look like they going to release it hay time soon. Been waiting for some time now

[PaleHorse]

its coming out any day now

[Reefvet]

So is vaporware for aquariums bubbleware ?

[jcolley]

It would seem. Lots of pretty pictures and touting features, but nothing from them regarding updates. Social media goes a long way in generating interest, but it's a double-edged sword. If you don't interact with the "fans" when the ask questions (many release date questions ignored), they lose interest. Eventually, the company finds their "reach" on facebook is less than 5% of their fanbase and no one knows about the product when it actually launches.

I'm skeptical, but keeping my fingers crossed this actually gets released.

[luisagos]

Heard rumors they are working with Vertex Cerebra Team.

[jcolley]

Nifty, but track record with Vertex certainly doesn't bolster hope of a timely release.

[ArmanS]

If a company invented something that would accurately test all these items and send the data to for instance your Apex, I would pay easily over $500 for it.

[luisagos]

You guys did not get my sarcasm.

Anyone following Vertex Cerebra, would know they been promising a product for the pass 3 years, and its coming out every quarter since then.

I really do not think it will be reliable data, other then maybe taking median average over time, could show you the direction of a certain parameter.

You guys really think a $600 unit will replace like $50,000 in continuous monitoring equipment?

[EnderG60]

Im really curious to see why this thing is so far past its release date with zero updates.

[monkiboy]

Originally Posted by EnderG60

Im really curious to see why this thing is so far past its release date with zero updates.

there have been updates on their facebook page. check it out.

[doctorwhoreefer]

Lets just hope they don't do what seneye did and reduce the time for card replacements to improve accuracy and then stick ya with disabling the unit at that time.. Heh

[EnderG60]

Originally Posted by monkiboy

there have been updates on their facebook page. check it out.

I did and I see nothing but them saying they are testing stuff and moving to a new location.