Do you monitor your tank through your phone?

[reef tank 2.0]

I just had a brainy idea/thought.

I am having thoughts about getting a drop cam that will allow me to view my tank at any given time via my phone or computer.
I found this on Amazon, inexpensive, and could possibly be perfect for this application. I'm not sure how well the resolution would be with a camera that has 1280/720p resolution. Like, how far would that have to be from the tank so that I would see a crystal clear picture? Here is the camera I am debating: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019MMRV1M/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A7K6H818001EY

Has anyone or does anyone do this as well? If so, what type of camera do you use and how well does it perform?

Can anyone share their experiences or thoughts?

 

[schandler88]

I use an old android phone I had laying around, installed the IP camera app, port fwd'd it through my router, and put the link in my apex dashboard so I can see if from anywhere.

 

[n2585722]

I use an old android phone I had laying around, installed the IP camera app, port fwd'd it through my router, and put the link in my apex dashboard so I can see if from anywhere.

I did this same thing with the exception my controller is the Archon. It is linked to the webpages on the Archon.

 

[CafeReef]

I have a dropcam inside my stand to monitor my sump. I like watching my tank itself, but if something is going to go wrong, it's in my sump.

 

[reef tank 2.0]

cafereef, thats a very clear image. what camera are you using? if you wouldn't mind sharing

 

[CafeReef]

it's a dropcam, now known as "nestcam" since they merged with nest/google

 

[CafeReef]

I have it up in the back corner, there is a plate that is screwed into the ceiling of my stand and it clips into the plate.

sorry for the blurry photo but you get the idea.

 

[reef tank 2.0]

that looks high techly expensive

 

[canadianeh]

I am using Arlo Q 1080p camera to see my DT online anywhere.

Here is a pic.

 

[reef tank 2.0]

that is awesome!
man those cameras are expensive. I guess the more you pay the better the picture quality?

 

[reef tank 2.0]

canadianeh - on a side note, would you happen to have a picture of the front of your tank? I'd like to see your tank layout

 

[sick1166]

thanks all you tech wizards. I am behind because im 50yo but now im looking for some cameras to watch my aquarium. More money but at my age who cares the outcome is amazing
great set ups you guys have

 

[canadianeh]

canadianeh - on a side note, would you happen to have a picture of the front of your tank? I'd like to see your tank layout

Sure!