I'm considering putting a pH controller on my 75 gallon tank. I was able to get a Milwaukee SMS122 cheap ($20) so I thought i would give it a shot. It does not have a probe so I'll need to get one. I was looking around at varoius probes: Neptune, Omega, Pinpoint, and Hanna. Since my system has bulkheads with a closed loop I thought it would make sense to install the probe inline.
I've been looking at these various inline probes.
Automated Aquarium Systems - Hanna HI1001 In-Line pH Electrode
General Purpose 1/2" MNPT pH Sensor
Industrial pH Instrumentation and Electrodes: Industrial Electrodes
All cost around $100.
Does anyone have any experience with any of these inline probes? Will they last longer than normal pH probes? Also will it be any problem to run this inline before my Panworld pump that pushes 700gph?
I know people say controllers are not necessary and solenoids on a timer are good enough. I have used solenoids on timers for 2 years and things have worked fairly well. I thought I would give the controller a try. In my 75 gallon tank, it seems like the pH is always much lower in the morning and then higher in the evening. I've started to see some BBA algae around my tank, which I figure is due to inconsistnet CO2, so I figure the controller would keep everything constant 24/7.
I've been looking at these various inline probes.
Automated Aquarium Systems - Hanna HI1001 In-Line pH Electrode
General Purpose 1/2" MNPT pH Sensor
Industrial pH Instrumentation and Electrodes: Industrial Electrodes
All cost around $100.
Does anyone have any experience with any of these inline probes? Will they last longer than normal pH probes? Also will it be any problem to run this inline before my Panworld pump that pushes 700gph?
I know people say controllers are not necessary and solenoids on a timer are good enough. I have used solenoids on timers for 2 years and things have worked fairly well. I thought I would give the controller a try. In my 75 gallon tank, it seems like the pH is always much lower in the morning and then higher in the evening. I've started to see some BBA algae around my tank, which I figure is due to inconsistnet CO2, so I figure the controller would keep everything constant 24/7.