Anyone regret getting ApexEL instead of 2016?

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Not an Apex in general but getting the EL instead of the regular. I'm getting closer to making a choice and to be fair all I really need is temp control and power monitoring and with the money I save I could get another PM1 and temp/ph probe and monitor a second tank. Long term I'm thinking about flow monitors so that I could keep my return off the apex just in case something where to happen yet I could still monitor it's performance. Of course when the trident finally comes out I'm going to want it so I should learn how to use an apex now.

I'm just worried I'm going to regret not going all in. I am aware the salinity probe is not considered reliable - does it generally just read wrong or does the calibration not hold as well? While I have been using kessil led's for more then 7 years my secret shame (or laziness) is that I have NEVER controlled them. They are still on simple mechanical timers. My powerheads either have their own controllers or are non controllable so I don't really need the 0-10v but I will admit since I got a nero 5 I have enjoyed being able to control it from my phone. At the same time the less you "play" with things that aren't toys the better.

This is a big purchase for me so I'd love to hear some other peoples thoughts. The only controller I have experience with is the reef keeper lite. Thanks!
 

WHAT’S USUALLY THE FIRST CLUE THAT SOMETHING IS OFF IN YOUR REEF?

  • A fish’s behavior or appetite changes

    Votes: 11 15.3%
  • A coral looks different or stops opening normally

    Votes: 44 61.1%
  • Water clarity or surface appearance changes

    Votes: 10 13.9%
  • Equipment sounds or flow seem different

    Votes: 8 11.1%
  • A test result catches my attention

    Votes: 14 19.4%
  • Algae or other growth starts changing

    Votes: 14 19.4%
  • I usually notice when the problem is already obvious

    Votes: 3 4.2%
  • It depends on what’s going on

    Votes: 13 18.1%
  • Other (Post in the comments)

    Votes: 1 1.4%
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