Endless configuration
Other controllers require hours of setup — sensor naming, threshold configuration, network settings, calibration routines.
Neptune Apex: 50+ settings just for temperature.
Coming 2026 Tidevue · The reef controller
The reef controller that just works.
One input: your tank size. Everything else is automatic — temperature control, alerts, and peace of mind.
PWM heater iOS + HomeKit Cellular backup
Display tank 78.0°F
Heater 42%
Cellular Linked
Safety Armed
The Tidevue way
Built for reef keepers, not engineers.
Every other reef controller treats configuration as a feature. Tidevue treats it as an admission of failure. Tell us your tank size, follow a visual placement guide, and the rest is researched, validated, and automatic.
The Problem
The problem
Reef controllers are built for engineers, not reef keepers.
Three patterns repeat across every other controller on the market.
Manual required
You need to read a manual just to know where to put your sensors. Trial and error isn’t an option with live coral.
GHL Profilux: 400-page manual.
Alerts that fail
When the power goes out, your WiFi goes with it. Your “smart” controller can’t reach you when it matters most.
Every other controller relies on WiFi.
How it works
How it works
Setup in under two minutes.
Seriously. Three steps from box to monitoring.
01
Enter your tank size
75 gallons? 120 gallons? That’s all we need to know.
One input. That’s it.02
Follow the visual guide
Clear diagrams show exactly where to place sensors and the heater. No guessing.
We did the research.03
Done. It just works.
Optimal temperature, duty cycle, and safety thresholds calculated automatically.
78°F. Perfectly maintained.Configuration is not a feature. It’s an admission of failure.Tidevue design philosophy
Features
Features
Everything you need. Nothing you don’t.
Six pieces of hardware and software, designed to disappear once they’re working.
PWM heater control
500W titanium element with precision duty-cycle control. Maintains ±0.1°F accuracy without temperature swings.
Native iOS app
Built specifically for iPhone and iPad. No web wrapper — real native SwiftUI with beautiful animations.
HomeKit integration
See your tank temperature in the Home app. Works with Siri and automations out of the box.
Multi-layer safety
Software limits, hardware cutoff, and dual sensor validation. Your tank is protected even if software fails.
Research-backed defaults
78°F target, 82°F emergency cutoff, optimal placement guides — all based on reef science, not guesswork.
Real-time monitoring
WebSocket-powered live updates. Watch your temperature in real-time with 30-minute historical sparklines.
Cellular backup
Industry first
Still works when everything fails.
When the power goes out, your WiFi goes with it. Every other controller goes silent at exactly the moment you need it most.
Tidevue includes an integrated cellular module with its own battery backup. Even during a total blackout, you’ll get alerts on your phone in seconds.
- Built-in LTE cellular with battery backup
- Alerts sent during power + internet outages
- No monthly fees for basic alerts
- Optional premium monitoring subscription
Other controllers
During a power outage
- ✕ Power out
- ✕ WiFi down
- ✕ No alerts sent
You find out when you get home.
Tidevue
During a power outage
- ✕ Power out
- ✕ WiFi down
- ● Cellular backup active
- ● Alert sent to your phone
You know immediately — and act.
Pricing
Pricing
Simple, honest pricing.
No subscriptions for core features. Cellular alerts included. Crowdfunding prices — these will increase at retail launch.
Base
$149
Crowdfunding price
Controller hub for monitoring and alerts.
- Tidevue Hub (Raspberry Pi 4)
- 2× temperature sensors
- iOS app + HomeKit
- Real-time monitoring
- Cellular backup alerts
Standard
$269
Crowdfunding price
Controller plus heating — the recommended setup.
- Everything in Base
- 1× heater module (500W)
- PWM temperature control
- Multi-layer safety system
- Visual placement guides
Pro
$349
Crowdfunding price
Redundant heating for larger or higher-stake builds.
- Everything in Standard
- 2× heater modules
- Redundant heating
- Load distribution
- Priority support
Free shipping (US) · International shipping calculated at checkout.
Waitlist
Be the first to know.
Join the waitlist for early-access pricing and updates on our crowdfunding launch. No spam, ever — one note when we open, then nothing else unless you opt in.
500+ Waitlist signups
2026 Launch target