Neptune Systems Trident - Marine Aquarium Water Analyzer

Overview

Say goodbye to manual testing and guesswork in your reef tank! The Neptune Systems Trident is a fully automated water testing solution for saltwater aquariums. It regularly tests Alkalinity, Calcium, and Magnesium, then sends results directly to your Apex Controller for real-time monitoring, alerts, and seamless integration with your dosing pumps. When paired with the Neptune DŌS or DŌS QuietDrive, the Trident becomes the ultimate tool for automated dosing control, ensuring stable parameters for thriving corals and a healthier reef system.

Key Features

• Hands-Free Testing – Automatically performs precision titration tests for Alkalinity, Calcium, and Magnesium.

• Fast Setup – From box to testing in less than 15 minutes, no calibration or complicated prep needed.

• Plug & Play Integration – Works directly with your Neptune Apex (A2/A3 models; see requirements).

• Programmable Alerts – Get instant notifications when levels fall outside safe ranges.

• Graph & Monitor in Apex Fusion – Easily track trends and understand your reef’s chemistry in real time.

• Automated Dosing Control (ADC) – When combined with the Neptune DŌS, dosing automatically adjusts to keep parameters stable.

• Ultra-Quiet Operation – Virtually silent while running inside your aquarium cabinet.

• Simple Reagent Swaps – One-month reagent supply included; replacements available in 2-month kits.

Product Specifications

• Dimensions: 9.8" x 12.4" x 4.9"

• Alkalinity Precision: ±0.05 dKh

• Calcium Precision: ±15 ppm

• Magnesium Precision: ±15 ppm

• Testing Time: ~7 minutes per test

• Sample Water Required: ~8mL per test

• Max Head Height: Less than 4 ft. from water sample

• Reagent Life: ~1 month (at default schedule: 4-Alk, 2-Ca, 2-Mg tests/day)

What’s Included

• 1x Trident Testing System

• 1x 1Link Cable

• 5 ft. Black Sample Tubing

• 5 ft. Clear Waste Tubing

• 1x 2-Month Reagent Supply Kit (lasts ~45 days at default test schedule)

Requirements

• Neptune Systems A3 Apex (Pro, Apex, Apex Jr.) or A2 Apex (Apex, Apex EL)

• Open 1Link port OR 24V power supply with Aquabus cable

• Apex Jr. users require a 36W 24VDC Power Supply & Aquabus cable

• For automated dosing, a Neptune DŌS or DŌS QuietDrive (sold separately)