{"product_id":"neptune-systems-a3-apex-controller-system","title":"Neptune Systems A3 Apex Controller System (Starter Kit)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNeptune Systems A3 Apex\u003c\/strong\u003e is a complete aquarium controller that monitors and automates your entire system from one app. This Starter Kit pairs the A3 Apex base unit with the Energy Bar 832 for eight controlled outlets, plus lab-grade pH and temperature probes, leak detection, and a water-level sensor, so you can watch every parameter and run equipment on schedules, ramps, and safety rules. It grows with your tank through Neptune’s expandable module system. Browse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/automation-controllers\"\u003econtrollers and automation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhat It Does\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor pH, temperature, water level, and leaks in real time with lab-grade probes and the Magnetic Optical Sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl 8 individual outlets with the included Energy Bar 832, with energy-use tracking per outlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomate lights, heaters, pumps, dosers, and top-off with schedules, ramps, and conditional rules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet instant alerts for leaks, temperature swings, and equipment faults, backed by a built-in audible alarm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManage everything remotely through the free Apex Fusion app over WiFi or Ethernet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpand anytime with Neptune modules and sensors over AquaBus and 1LINK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhat Is Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA3 Apex Base Unit (built-in alarm, WiFi and Ethernet, 2 AquaBus, 1 pH, 1 temperature port)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnergy Bar 832 (8 controlled outlets, 3 x 1LINK, 2 x 24V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLab-Grade Double Junction pH Probe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature Probe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid-Surface Leak Detection Probe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetic Optical Sensor (MOS) for water level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 ft AquaBus Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH Calibration Solutions (pH 7 and pH 10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:8px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;width:34%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eNeptune Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;width:34%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eAquarium controller system (Starter Kit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;width:34%;\"\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eWiFi and Ethernet, Apex Fusion app\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;width:34%;\"\u003eOutlets\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e8, individually controlled with energy monitoring (Energy Bar 832)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;width:34%;\"\u003eMonitors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003epH, temperature, water level, leak detection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;width:34%;\"\u003eExpansion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eAquaBus and 1LINK modules and sensors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;width:34%;\"\u003eFor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eSaltwater, reef, and freshwater aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;width:34%;\"\u003eBase unit dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e4.75 x 3.25 x 5.25 in (L x W x H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;width:34%;\"\u003eEnergy Bar dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e10 x 2.25 x 6.5 in (L x W x H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;width:34%;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhich Apex Is Right for You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/neptune-systems-a3-apex-jr-controller-system\"\u003eA3 Apex Jr (Entry Kit)\u003c\/a\u003e is a monitoring-first starting point. This \u003cstrong\u003eA3 Apex (Starter Kit)\u003c\/strong\u003e adds full outlet control with the Energy Bar 832. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/neptune-systems-a3-apex-pro-controller-system\"\u003eA3 Apex Pro (Complete Kit)\u003c\/a\u003e steps up to the most advanced, expanded setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/neptune-systems-mxm-mobius-wireless-control-module\"\u003eMXM Mobius Wireless Control Module\u003c\/a\u003e to add wireless devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/neptune-systems-sv-1-solenoid-valve\"\u003eSV-1 Solenoid Valve\u003c\/a\u003e for automated water control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/neptune-systems-207979-afs-automatic-feeding-system\"\u003eAFS Automatic Feeding System\u003c\/a\u003e for scheduled feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/neptune-systems\"\u003eNeptune Systems modules and sensors\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it control my equipment?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The included Energy Bar 832 gives you 8 individually controlled outlets with energy monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need WiFi?\u003c\/strong\u003e WiFi or Ethernet both work. You manage everything from the free Apex Fusion app.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I expand it later?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Add dosers, auto top-off, feeders, extra Energy Bars, and sensors over AquaBus and 1LINK.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef only, or freshwater too?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both. It works on saltwater, reef, and freshwater systems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neptune Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47467957289179,"sku":"251246WS","price":603.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/251246-neptunesystems-apexpro-controller-fx2_1.webp?v=1755429478","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/neptune-systems-a3-apex-controller-system","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}