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Just a comment. I was in the same boat - unfortunately - my Gen 4's (one of them) stopped working. I looked at the Gen 5 - liked the design better (the fan not exposed to potential salt/moisture),and the spectrum. At first I thought it would be a big hassle not having internet control - but then I realized - I never change my lights - and If I do - I'm always standing near my tank anyway. I have had no regrets in changing (I didnt use my apex to control my G4's either - because the module was constantly not working). If I want to totally turn my lights off - they are plugged into my EB - and I can turn them off. I can turn them off using the tmp settings on Apex as well -which to me is the only benefit of apex 'control'.I just posted on this.. and found this now... i too am an apex fan.. i put my eggs in this one basket.. over the years.. i spend $ on others. GHL ect.. Apex service has been right on for me. MY trident which I love had an issue.. out of warranty..they took back and did and exchange right away.. for a small flat fee. My issue now is I need some Gen4. I am sure the Radion gen5 are nice.. but no apex control is a stopper for me.
Anyway - this is long - but my comment - I would concentrate more on the quality of the light, etc no matter which brand you choose - as compared to whether it can be 'controlled' by the apex. The Gen $'s are far inferior to the Gen 5's for example IMHO