{"product_id":"red-sea-reefcontrol-lite","title":"Red Sea ReefControl Lite — Reef Aquarium Controller with 2 ReefSense Ports and pH Probe","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRed Sea ReefControl Lite\u003c\/strong\u003e is the entry point to the ReefControl reef aquarium controllers: two ReefSense ports, one 12V outlet and the ReefBeat app. With the included pH \u0026amp; temperature probe it monitors the two most-watched reef parameters right out of the box — and its second port stays free for a salinity probe, an ORP probe or a leak detector. It is the pick for reefers who want connected monitoring without paying for ports they won't use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\u003cvideo controls preload=\"metadata\" playsinline poster=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/7108\/1899\/files\/preview_images\/1338385c9a05467fba4fb82e4d8d2725.thumbnail.0000000000.jpg?v=1786662047\" data-vs=\"rc-family-en\" style=\"width:100%;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/videos\/c\/vp\/1338385c9a05467fba4fb82e4d8d2725\/1338385c9a05467fba4fb82e4d8d2725.HD-1080p-2.5Mbps-91555257.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the ReefControl Lite monitors and automates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the official Red Sea manual, the ReefControl Lite's ports are universal: any ReefSense probe — salinity, pH, ORP, temperature, leak detector — plugs into any port with no programming. The Lite also provides one controllable 12V DC outlet to run a cooling fan, a solenoid or a utility pump based on live sensor readings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything runs in the ReefBeat app (Wi-Fi required): 24\/7 monitoring, custom safe ranges, history logs and instant phone notifications the moment a parameter drifts out of range. Every ReefSense probe stores its calibration in onboard memory and calibrates over Bluetooth — you bring the probe to the sink, not the controller to the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/7108\/1899\/files\/smart-synergy-total-control-en-8-outlets.jpg?v=1786663289\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/7108\/1899\/files\/smart-synergy-total-control-en-8-outlets.jpg?v=1786663289\" alt=\"Red Sea ReefControl ecosystem — controller, ReefSense probes, ATO module and 8-outlet ReefControl Power\" width=\"2163\" height=\"1379\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size:0.85em;\"\u003eClick the image to enlarge\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box, per the official Red Sea manual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReefControl Lite controller (2 ReefSense ports) with a 2-port connector cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReefSense pH \u0026amp; Temperature probe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 single probe holder (shown in Red Sea's official diagram)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH 7 and pH 10 calibration solutions with calibration vials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting bracket and sump\/wall brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12V power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/7108\/1899\/files\/red-sea-reefcontrol-lite-diagram-english.png?v=1786665493\" alt=\"Red Sea ReefControl Lite diagram — 2 ReefSense ports, one 12V outlet, pH \u0026 temperature probe and holder\" width=\"840\" height=\"1330\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:520px;width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003epH probe warranty and lifespan — know this before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Sea states in its manuals that pH probes are wear items: about 12 months of continuous use, with a 6-month warranty, and a monthly recalibration done with the included solutions. The controller itself carries Red Sea's standard 24-month warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the Lite does not do on its own\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ReefControl Lite does not switch 120V equipment directly: heaters, chillers and skimmers require the ReefControl Power 8 smart power center, sold separately. And per Red Sea's official guide, the 4-port expander is not compatible with the Lite: beyond 2 probes, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/red-sea-reefcontrol-pro\"\u003eReefControl Pro\u003c\/a\u003e takes over — your ReefSense probes move with you, calibration memory included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur advice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Take control of your aquarium with the new Red Sea controllers. Red Sea didn't invent the controller: they looked at what was on the market and reinvented it better. These new controllers are much easier to program, and more options will come with time. Red Sea hit hard with this lineup — several models to match your budget and your preferences.\" — Stéphane, ReefSolution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the ReefControl Lite enough to get started?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo monitor pH and temperature with the included probe, plus one more parameter of your choice (salinity, ORP or a leak detector), yes. That is the limit of its 2 ports — beyond that, it's the Pro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I move up to the Pro later without rebuying everything?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Red Sea confirms every ReefSense probe keeps its calibration in onboard memory: probes bought for the Lite plug into a Pro with no recalibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the 4-port expander work with the Lite?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Red Sea states the ReefSense 4-port expander requires a ReefControl Pro. On a Lite, you stay at 2 probes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the ReefControl Lite control a heater?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot by itself. Switching 120V devices requires the ReefControl Power 8, sold separately. The Lite monitors temperature and alerts you, but automatic 120V shutoff needs the Power 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy from ReefSolution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReefSolution is an authorized Red Sea dealer in Canada — no customs or exchange surprises — and if your needs grow, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/red-sea-reefcontrol-pro\"\u003eReefControl Pro\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/red-sea-reefcontrol-pro-dlx-kit\"\u003eDLX Kit\u003c\/a\u003e are in our catalog. The Lite shares the ReefBeat app with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/red-sea-reefmat-fleece-roller-500\"\u003eReefMat 500\u003c\/a\u003e — one ecosystem for filtration and monitoring. Shipping across Canada and expert advice in-store in Laval.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Sea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47620829872299,"sku":"RSR35812","price":559.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/7108\/1899\/files\/Desktop_ReefControl_Lite__22935.1763043040.1280.1280.jpg?v=1786665749","url":"https:\/\/reefsolution.com\/en\/products\/red-sea-reefcontrol-lite","provider":"Reef Solution","version":"1.0","type":"link"}