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Red Sea ReefSense - Salinity & Temperature Probe
Red Sea ReefSense - Salinity & Temperature Probe
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The Red Sea ReefSense Salinity & Temperature Probe is a highly advanced, digital 2-in-1 sensor designed to provide continuous, high-accuracy monitoring of two of the most critical parameters in any reef aquarium: Salinity (or conductivity) and Temperature. It is a core component that integrates seamlessly into Red Sea's ReefControl and ReefBeat smart ecosystem.
Technical Features
- Digital Accuracy: The probe is fully digital, meaning it converts the sensor's analog reading into a precise digital signal inside the probe itself. This crucial design feature makes it immune to electromagnetic interference (EMI) often caused by pumps, lights, and other equipment in the sump, which can cause reading errors and signal drift in older analog probes.
- 2-in-1 Monitoring: Provides simultaneous, real-time readings for both salinity and temperature through a single port.
- Bespoke 4-Pole Conductivity Sensor: Utilizes a custom 4-pole design specifically engineered for superior performance and stability in the harsh, high-ionic environment of saltwater aquariums.
- Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC): The salinity measurement is automatically compensated for the water temperature, ensuring you receive a consistently true and accurate salinity value regardless of water temperature fluctuations.
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High Precision:
- Salinity Accuracy: 1% Displayable in PSU (ppt), mS, or S.G.
- Temperature Accuracy: .1 F
- Smart Calibration: All calibration data is stored directly on the probe's internal memory. This means the probe can be moved between different ports on a controller, or even to a different controller, without requiring a full re-calibration.
Ecosystem Integration and Automation
The ReefSense Salinity & Temperature Probe unlocks powerful automation features when connected to a ReefControl Lite or ReefControl Pro controller:
- 24/7 Monitoring & Logging: Continuously transmits data to the ReefBeat mobile app, providing real-time graphs, history logs, and trend analysis.
- Instant Notifications: Sends alerts to your phone if the salinity or temperature drifts outside your custom-set safe ranges, allowing you to react quickly before a disaster occurs.
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Automation Trigger: Both the salinity and temperature readings can be used individually to:
- Control DC Equipment: Automatically control DC devices (like cooling fans or solenoids) connected to the 12V DC ports on the ReefControl Lite or Pro.
- Control AC Equipment: Automatically control AC devices (like heaters, chillers, or ATO pumps) connected to a ReefControl Power unit (sold separately) based on the probe's readings.
- Remote Bluetooth® Use: The probe can be temporarily removed from the main controller and connected to your phone via Bluetooth to get live readings for tasks like checking the salinity of newly mixed saltwater at your mixing station or calibrating near a sink.
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LIGHT
LOW: Place coral at the bottom of the tank. Depending on the type, coral may need to be placed off sand and therefore mounted on a ceramic disc of piece of rock.
MEDIUM: Place coral at mid-range of the tank. Best placed/glued on top of a rock scape at mid-range height.
HIGH: Place coral from mid range to just below water level. SPS coral are shallow growing so they require and are able to tolerate intense light.
FLOW
LOW: Most soft coral do well with a small, gentle pulse. There are certain corals that can even be placed in areas of indirect flow, meaning places aside a rock structure or set into a entrance to a cave style space.
MEDIUM: Many LPS types of coral prefer medium pulse current. Most Euphyllia or corals that have more tissue structure connected to their skeleton, don’t like to be in a high flow area like the direct flow of the wave pump.
HIGH: Similar to high light, SPS enjoy being in some heavy current. Most LPS and SPS that branch encrust or plate prefer high flow that simulates the top water waves.
SKILL
ENTRY: While some may say beginner level, "Entry" is a good term to be used when starting out in the world of corals and marine life. Prior to adding livestock, you want to ensure that your reef has the proper parameters including zero levels of ammonia and nitrite. Seeing traces of nitrate in your waters is a good sign - just keep them at a lower level of 2ppm to 10ppm. Maintaining correct temperature and salinity are a huge factor to stable parameters. Starting to monitor your PH, alkalinity, calcium and magnesium is a great habit to get into to keep a successful reef.
While some soft coral don’t require too much light, having a proper reef light that puts out the proper pars is very important. You'll also want to have a good amount of flow and protected rock areas, as placing corals in their happy spot is ideal for success.
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