Trident Automated Tester

Name: Neptune Systems Trident Automated Tester
Brand: Neptune Systems

BRS 160 standard

Monitoring · Controller

Neptune's automated 3-parameter tester for Alkalinity, Calcium, and Magnesium. Runs reagent-based tests on a schedule — the BRS 160 system uses this as its chemistry early-warning.

Tests

Alkalinity, Calcium, Magnesium

Tests / day

{"alk":12,"ca":4,"mg":4}

Reagent cycle

2 months

Wireless

Apex AquaBus

Power

8 W

Trident Automated Tester

$699.99 at Bulk Reef Supply

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Summary

Best forReefers who run two-part dosing and need to catch drift before it crashes the tank

Controller layout

Probes feed in, AC outlets switch on/off based on script logic. Most reefers wire heater, return pump, ATO, and lighting through it.

Full specifications

Tests Alkalinity, Calcium, Magnesium

Tests / day {"alk":12,"ca":4,"mg":4}

Reagent cycle 2 months

Wireless Apex AquaBus

Power 8 W

Featured in famous tanks

This piece of gear is in the documented build of 2 tank tours.

★ 160 gal

BRS 160 — The "Real Reef" Mixed Build

Ryan Batcheller (BRS)

Mixed reef

★ 450 gal

Mr. Saltwater Tank — 450-Gallon Mixed Reef

Mark Callahan

Mixed reef

Where to buy

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	This product Neptune Systems Trident Automated Tester $699.99	Neptune Systems Apex Controller from $399.95
Tests	Alkalinity, Calcium, Magnesium	—
Tests / day	{"alk":12,"ca":4,"mg":4}	—
Reagent cycle	2 months	—
Wireless	Apex AquaBus	—
Power	8 W	24V DC, 60W brick