⚡ COMPATIBLE HARDWARE

The hardware that makes your reef run itself.

NextUpReef works with off-the-shelf Shelly smart outlets and leak sensors available on Amazon today — no proprietary hardware required. Our own Hub is coming soon for even deeper integration.

Shelly Plug US Gen4
WORKS TODAYShelly

Shelly Plug US Gen4

$24.99

Smart outlet for dosing, lighting, heaters & more

Specs
Wi-Fi smart plug — no hub required
Max 15A / 1800W load
Built-in energy monitoring
Local schedule storage — runs offline
Works on your home LAN — no cloud relay
In NextUpReef
Automated dosing schedules
Lighting on/off & ramp control
Heater, skimmer & return pump control
Live power draw in the app
Control Center dashboard
Shelly Flood Sensor
COMING SOON IN APPShelly

Shelly Flood Sensor

$39.99

Leak detection for under your sump or ATO reservoir

Specs
Wi-Fi flood/leak sensor
Temperature sensing built in
Battery powered — no wiring needed
Instant local alerts
Works with Shelly smart outlets for auto-shutoff
In NextUpReef
Push notification on leak detected
Auto-shutoff rules (with Shelly outlet)
Temperature log from under your stand
COMING SOONNextUpReef

NextUpReef Hub

from $179

Our all-in-one controller — no separate hardware needed

Specs
Dedicated hardware — runs 24/7 on its own
pH & temperature probe inputs
Shelly smart plug control built in
Leak sensor support
Works standalone or alongside a Neptune Apex
In NextUpReef
Live probe readings in the app
AI Reef Advisor driven by real-time data
Equipment control from the app
Alerts when something goes wrong

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ALSO WORKS WITH

Already have a Neptune Apex?

Connect your Apex to NextUpReef and pull probe readings straight into your parameter logs with one tap. No manual entry. No switching apps.

What you get with Apex + NextUpReef today
One-tap parameter sync
Pull pH, ORP, salinity, and temperature from your Apex probes directly into your NextUpReef parameter logs.
AI Reef Advisor
Your synced readings feed directly into the AI Advisor — get daily prioritized analysis of your tank health.
Reef & Stability Scores
Your Apex probe data drives your Reef Score and Stability Score, giving you a clear 0–100 picture of tank health.
Trend detection
NextUpReef watches your synced parameters for slow drift and flags issues early — before your corals feel it.
 
NEXTUPREEF
+ SHELLY
APEX ONLY
Hardware cost
~$19/outlet
$319 – $669+
Equipment control
Yes — per outlet
Yes — EnergyBar
Automated dosing
Yes
Yes (via programming)
Works offline
Yes — schedule on device
Yes
AI Reef Advisor
Yes
No
Reef & Stability Scores
Yes
No
Community & leaderboard
Yes
No
Parameter logging app
NextUpReef
Apex Fusion
Already have an Apex? Connect it to NextUpReef and add Shelly outlets for equipment control — you get the best of both. Or use Shelly outlets standalone without an Apex at a fraction of the cost.

Neptune Systems® and Apex® are trademarks of Neptune Systems. NextUpReef is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Neptune Systems. Pricing based on publicly listed retail prices as of May 2026 — verify current pricing with the manufacturer or retailer.