A little teaser of the ReefManager Hardware features

My Vision: The DIY Revolution for Your Reef

Driven by the same passion, I have teamed up with 3D-IRS to bring an absolutely awesome product to the market that has never been seen before. Our mission is to make reef aquaristics accessible, affordable, and maximally successful for everyone.

We combine a massive number of hardware interfaces with extremely sophisticated software that places the highest value on safety, compatibility, and the use of cost-effective DIY components.

  • Maximum Power: A massive number of universal connections (e.g., 16 ports for dosing pumps, LEDs, etc.).
  • Maximum Freedom: Full control and customizability for everyone, from beginners to experienced DIY enthusiasts.
  • No planned obsolescence: Thanks to built-in I2C interfaces, the hardware is future-proof. Future features like new measuring devices will be compatible with the first version – you don't have to buy new hardware every year.
  • Sustainable & Repairable: If something breaks, you can simply desolder it and solder in a new one yourself. We exclusively use components that are freely accessible to everyone.
  • Minimal Price: An unbeatable price-performance ratio because we run this project on the side out of pure passion and don't have to finance our lives with it.

Release Date: The hardware, fully compatible with the ReefManager, will be released soon! Look forward to this fall – it will be something unprecedented that will make every DIYer's heart beat faster.

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Screenshot of the hardware menu Screenshot of the port overview

Menu & Navigation

The central cockpit for controlling your aquarium directly on the hardware. The web interface provides access to all functions, from system configuration to detailed control of each individual device.

  • Full control via any browser, without being forced to use an app.
  • Clear navigation to all connected components.
  • Integrated connectivity as an access point or in the home network.
Screenshot of port assignment Screenshot of port configuration

Flexible Port Management

The heart of the ReefManager's flexibility. Assign a function to each of the 16 universally applicable connections with a click – whether it's an LED channel, dosing pump, fan, or sensor.

  • Maximum freedom in configuring your hardware.
  • Easy assignment via a dropdown menu.
  • Future-proof for new components and DIY projects.
  • Extensively configurable (e.g., for LED: power, limitation, switching frequencies, colors, etc.).
Screenshot of the LED schedule mode Screenshot of the manual LED mode

Intelligent Light Control

Highly flexible control for multi-channel LED lighting. Create detailed daily schedules with any number of time points and smooth transitions that simulate a natural sunrise and sunset.

  • Graphical schedule editor for visualizing the daily cycle.
  • Precise dimming in 0.1% steps for perfect moonlight below 3% brightness.
  • Manual mode with auto-fallback for safe maintenance work.
Overview of the dosing pumps Detail view of a pump Schedule of a dosing pump

Precise Dosing Pump Control

Define a total daily amount and the software intelligently distributes it over up to 24 time points. The 3-point calibration ensures the highest accuracy for large and very small quantities.

  • Safety delay prevents chemical reactions in the tank.
  • Weighting of the dose per hour possible via factors.
  • Extremely sophisticated safety measures for reliable dosing and maximum safety.
  • Extensive setting options.
  • For developers: Various possibilities to test hardware extensively.
  • Supports normal motors as well as PWM control.
Screenshot of the temperature control

Climate & Temperature Control

An integrated control loop keeps the water temperature stable by controlling fans for cooling. Coupled with this is an innovative, sensor-less auto top-off (ATO).

  • Easy setup with target temperature and hysteresis.
  • ATO function compensates for evaporation based on fan runtime.
  • No fragile water level sensor needed for topping off.
Screenshot of the moon phase simulation Screenshot of the day length simulation

Simulations for Breeding Success

The "Breeding Mode" simulates natural environmental cycles to promote the spawning behavior of corals and fish. The entire LED schedule is automatically adjusted.

  • Geographical simulation of real reef locations.
  • User-defined breeding cycles with min/max day length.
  • 29.5-day moon phase simulation for natural night light.