Aquasurf or 7096 Multicontroller?

Logzor · 07/17/2009, 02:07 PM

I have two tunze 6100 in my 90g reef. I have them tuned down a good bit. I want to be able to use their full power in bursts, longer low power intervals, and maybe a few other variety of strength/duration.

I have an ACjr so the aquasurf module would work but the 7096 is actually cheaper and it is made for the tunze pumps.

I figure the aquasurf can power a variety of pumps but vortechs are already controllable to a high degree. I do not plan on using koralia pumps in the future. I will probably stick to tunze and possibly a vortech I i upgrade down the road.

Which one should I get?

James77 · 07/17/2009, 02:23 PM

I would go for the 7096, smply because it will be easier to program.

Logzor · 07/17/2009, 02:46 PM

Good point. With the ACjr I have to pop it off and bring it to the desktop. I am guessing any laptop built after 1995 has a serial port! Or I have to mash buttons for a hour on the unit.

James77 · 07/17/2009, 04:21 PM

The 7096 needs a computer to program also, a USB connection

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Another plus for the 7096 is an easier, one button feed control. I know the AS has one, but its a couple buttons to hit.

cmm1970 · 07/17/2009, 05:32 PM

I just setup a 7096 about two weeks ago. It was a pleasure to install. Easy setup and nice features. I would recommend the product and would buy again. Enough said.

07/17/2009, 02:07 PM	#1
Logzor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kenwood, Ohio Posts: 4,073	Aquasurf or 7096 Multicontroller? I have two tunze 6100 in my 90g reef. I have them tuned down a good bit. I want to be able to use their full power in bursts, longer low power intervals, and maybe a few other variety of strength/duration. I have an ACjr so the aquasurf module would work but the 7096 is actually cheaper and it is made for the tunze pumps. I figure the aquasurf can power a variety of pumps but vortechs are already controllable to a high degree. I do not plan on using koralia pumps in the future. I will probably stick to tunze and possibly a vortech I i upgrade down the road. Which one should I get?

07/17/2009, 02:23 PM	#2
James77 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 8,158	I would go for the 7096, smply because it will be easier to program. __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: 120g Mixed Reef and 75g Freshwater

07/17/2009, 04:21 PM	#4
James77 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 8,158	The 7096 needs a computer to program also, a USB connection. Another plus for the 7096 is an easier, one button feed control. I know the AS has one, but its a couple buttons to hit. __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: 120g Mixed Reef and 75g Freshwater

07/17/2009, 02:46 PM	#3
Logzor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kenwood, Ohio Posts: 4,073	Good point. With the ACjr I have to pop it off and bring it to the desktop. I am guessing any laptop built after 1995 has a serial port! Or I have to mash buttons for a hour on the unit.

07/17/2009, 05:32 PM	#5
cmm1970 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 426	I just setup a 7096 about two weeks ago. It was a pleasure to install. Easy setup and nice features. I would recommend the product and would buy again. Enough said.