The Advanced Aquarist Says:
Seneye: Possibly the world's most feature-rich aquarium monitor
By Leonard Ho of The Advanced Aquarist
A new, advanced aquarium monitor is set to premiere this summer. I know what you're probably saying to yourself: Is there really a need for another aquarium monitor? Having been granted an exclusive sneak peek, the answer is: Yes! Seneye not only monitors more parameters than any single device currently on the market, it does so in the most user-friendly manner. Read more about the new Seneye device after the jump.
By Leonard Ho of The Advanced Aquarist
A new, advanced aquarium monitor is set to premiere this summer. I know what you're probably saying to yourself: Is there really a need for another aquarium monitor? Having been granted an exclusive sneak peek, the answer is: Yes! Seneye not only monitors more parameters than any single device currently on the market, it does so in the most user-friendly manner. Read more about the new Seneye device after the jump.
Chances are, you've never heard of Seneye ... but soon, they will likely become a household name amongst aquarists. Seneye is a new company founded by a small group of dedicated fish keepers who saw a need for a product that can constantly monitor and relay critical aquarium parameters in a simple, effective, and affordable manner. So they set out building this product without any investment from big businesses or venture capitalists. And this is the fruits of their ambition and labor:
Seneye will be introducing three versions of their new advanced monitoring sensor: the Seneye Home, Seneye Pond and Seneye Reef. A small, rectangular, all-in-one sensor is mounted underwater (via a suction cup) to provide constant monitoring. Of particular interest to Advanced Aquarist is the Seneye Reef. The Seneye Reef includes a PAR, LUX and Kelvin meter along with free ammonia monitoring, pH monitoring, water level monitoring, general light monitoring, and temperature monitoring. phew! The seneye Reef features:
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Connect your seneye Reef to an internet enabled PC and receive feedback about your aquarium. Your seneye monitoring data is recorded online on Seneye's server, accessible anywhere in the world at any time. Access to their server is free of charge. In fact, Seneye plans on allowing non-seneye aquarists access to their server where they can manually log data.
A Seneye mobile app integrates with seneye's server and offers a clear overview of your aquarium's status. A 'green' dot identifies safe parameters, while a 'red' dot quickly tells aquarists a parameter is out of range (the acceptable range is fully customizable). Click on any parameters to get more information and advice.
What are some benefits of all this monitoring?
Constant, accessible monitoring of ammonia, pH, temperature, and water levels can help your tank advert catastrophe (this is speaking from multiple personal experiences, as I'm sure any seasoned aquarist can also attest to). Good light is the key to keeping corals healthy, but do you know where to place your corals or where to mount your lights for optimal distribution? Seneye Reef is designed to help answer these questions. Aquarium lights lose intensity over time. Measuring photosynthetic active radiation (PAR) will let you know when they need replacing. The Seneye Reef is also ideal for anyone with a planted aquarium; The PAR, LUX and Kelvin light meter is great for ensuring that the plants get the proper amount of light.
A Seneye mobile app integrates with seneye's server and offers a clear overview of your aquarium's status. A 'green' dot identifies safe parameters, while a 'red' dot quickly tells aquarists a parameter is out of range (the acceptable range is fully customizable). Click on any parameters to get more information and advice.
What are some benefits of all this monitoring?
Constant, accessible monitoring of ammonia, pH, temperature, and water levels can help your tank advert catastrophe (this is speaking from multiple personal experiences, as I'm sure any seasoned aquarist can also attest to). Good light is the key to keeping corals healthy, but do you know where to place your corals or where to mount your lights for optimal distribution? Seneye Reef is designed to help answer these questions. Aquarium lights lose intensity over time. Measuring photosynthetic active radiation (PAR) will let you know when they need replacing. The Seneye Reef is also ideal for anyone with a planted aquarium; The PAR, LUX and Kelvin light meter is great for ensuring that the plants get the proper amount of light.
Seneye+ Seneye will also offer an optional monthly subscription to a service they call Seneye+ ($8 USD, 7 Euro, or £6). Seneye+ benefits include:
- replacement slides (used for NH3 and pH monitoring), delivered to your door each month.**
- email and SMS alerts. Seneye also employs predicative software which can alert subscribers about impending dangerous conditions before they occur.
- automatic online graphing
- personalized advice based on analysis of your data
- access to seneye's knowledge base
Pricing and AvailabilityThe retail price for the seneye Reef is not yet finalized but will be approximately $190 in the US, 130 in EU, and £99 in the UK.
With a feature set as rich as this, the seneye Reef represents an extremely good value. PAR meters (e.g. Apogee Instruments) usually cost more than this. I'm really quite surprised and impressed by the target price, and if this device works as advertised, this may very well become the hottest new product of the year. While this is a monitor-only device (not a controller), all the functions seneye Reef is capable of makes it a very worthwhile addition to your aquarium, even if you already own a controller.
Author: Leonard Ho
Location: Southern California
I'm a passionate aquarist of over 30 years, a coral reef lover, and the blog editor for Advanced Aquarist. While aquarium gadgets interest me, it's really livestock (especially fish) that captivates my attention.
Website: http://www.advancedaquarist.com.
With a feature set as rich as this, the seneye Reef represents an extremely good value. PAR meters (e.g. Apogee Instruments) usually cost more than this. I'm really quite surprised and impressed by the target price, and if this device works as advertised, this may very well become the hottest new product of the year. While this is a monitor-only device (not a controller), all the functions seneye Reef is capable of makes it a very worthwhile addition to your aquarium, even if you already own a controller.
Author: Leonard Ho
Location: Southern California
I'm a passionate aquarist of over 30 years, a coral reef lover, and the blog editor for Advanced Aquarist. While aquarium gadgets interest me, it's really livestock (especially fish) that captivates my attention.
Website: http://www.advancedaquarist.com.