Connecting Aquarium meter systems to PC?

**Maru** · 15th Jan 2015, 10:54

Just wondering if its feasible to do so?

Maybe digital water ph/co2/nitrates levels monitors are damn expensive, but thermometers? My Pc is on usually for like 24/7 so maybe i can connect up a thermometer to it via something (dunno wat) thus i can have the readings online as well as knowing any extreme highs i should take note of (not at home during the day).

Maybe also this is like an overkill for a noob like me. But dunno why, been thinking of "projects" for my tank like all the time.....

**Shadow** · 15th Jan 2015, 10:57

sure can, you can get seneye, can even use your phone to monitor

**Maru** · 15th Jan 2015, 11:12

Thanks Shadow!

Damn, at this rate, my i am going to spend more and more

**mUAr_cHEe** · 15th Jan 2015, 12:20

Originally Posted by Maru

But dunno why, been thinking of "projects" for my tank like all the time.....

You are not alone.

Originally Posted by Maru

Damn, at this rate, my i am going to spend more and more

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**Maru** · 15th Jan 2015, 12:32

Lolololol !

**limz_777** · 15th Jan 2015, 13:41

if you are good in programing and electrical stuffs , raspberry pi is a good option to explore

**Shadow** · 15th Jan 2015, 13:47

Aquarama is coming, if you can wait, there should be new devices on display

**AQMS** · 15th Jan 2015, 13:56

Aquarium + tech = $$$$

**Suzerolt** · 15th Jan 2015, 21:04

If you want to go all the way, there is a system called Apex Neptune.
Not cheap ~ S$900+ but its super fancy. Its popular in marine fish use but definitely applicable for freshwater as well.

Measures pH & temperature. Able to switch things on & off via a simple program. For example :
- Shut off CO2 regulator when pH reaches let's say 6.2.
- Switch on/off lights at specific time. For some brands, able to integrate to program ramp up / ramp down
- If using a DC pump, you can slow down or shut off the pump when feeding
- Connect to auto feeder
- Auto top up your water when levels are low
- Able to send email/SMS when something is not right
- Web interface to monitor stuff. Able to chart historical graphs

https://www.neptunesystems.com/apex-fusion/

**Maru** · 16th Jan 2015, 00:11

Originally Posted by Suzerolt

If you want to go all the way, there is a system called Apex Neptune.
Not cheap ~ S$900+ but its super fancy. Its popular in marine fish use but definitely applicable for freshwater as well.

Measures pH & temperature. Able to switch things on & off via a simple program. For example :
- Shut off CO2 regulator when pH reaches let's say 6.2.
- Switch on/off lights at specific time. For some brands, able to integrate to program ramp up / ramp down
- If using a DC pump, you can slow down or shut off the pump when feeding
- Connect to auto feeder
- Auto top up your water when levels are low
- Able to send email/SMS when something is not right
- Web interface to monitor stuff. Able to chart historical graphs

https://www.neptunesystems.com/apex-fusion/

Wah.... $900....doubt i wan to spend that kind of money though hahahahahaha. But i like limz idea of modding raspbery pi :P and its way much cheaper, altho need more knowledge of programming/electronics/electrical.