Well if that is the motivator, then you do not want the Ekoral. It will be about $1152 after the exchange. You can get an
Apex 2016 for $1079 from reefsupplies.ca and it is run by with cloud based software. If you want to go cheaper you can get the
Apex Classic for $742 from reefsupplies.ca and cheaper yet would be the
Apex Jr for $323. All the Apex products run through Fusion, cloud based software plus you can get dozens of integrated modules and equipment designed specifically to work with and be monitored by the Apex. Even the
GHL Profilux is $1147 from bigshowfrags.com and that comes with a built in display unlike the Apex 2016 or the Ekoral. Albeit the Profilux 4 has some improvements needed when it comes to their cloud software. Mind you, once your system is set up, there is no reason to mess around every 5 minutes. I get notices if anything is wrong. I have not had to touch my P4 since I first set it up 6+ months ago. I do not know why people get so wound up about needed cloud based software.