Is this the inkbird i need?

Fishko · May 1, 2020

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07KC24CKD/ref=sspa_mw_detail_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Added up the livestock in my tank and its added up, so i want a level of safety. Currently running a eheim heater and plan on replacing once a year. Is this the inkbird controller i need, ik you need to calibrate often, but thats fine with me. Can i also plug in a computer fan in the cooling port. My tank is a 29g lps reef.

Rogued_Reefer · May 1, 2020

Fishko said:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07KC24CKD/ref=sspa_mw_detail_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Added up the livestock in my tank and its added up, so i want a level of safety. Currently running a eheim heater and plan on replacing once a year. Is this the inkbird controller i need, ik you need to calibrate often, but thats fine with me. Can i also plug in a computer fan in the cooling port. My tank is a 29g lps reef.

Yeah that’s the one I use! Great safety net.

Fishko · May 1, 2020

mario4933 said:
Yeah that’s the one I use! Great safety net.

How often do you need to calibrate it to be safe, thanks!

Rogued_Reefer · May 1, 2020

Fishko said:
How often do you need to calibrate it to be safe, thanks!

I’ve had it for a year and Haven’t calibrated again after the first time. I check my salinity with the Hannah checker which also measures temp and its only off by .2° I’ll take that

muzikalmatt · May 1, 2020

While that one will certainly work, I actually prefer this one as it has heating and cooling controls. I have my heater and a small fan plugged into it. If you don't have issues with your tank getting hot in the summer (I don't have central air), then you might not need the cooling element, but if so, I highly recommend that model.

Rogued_Reefer · May 1, 2020

muzikalmatt said:
While that one will certainly work, I actually prefer this one as it has heating and cooling controls. I have my heater and a small fan plugged into it. If you don't have issues with your tank getting hot in the summer (I don't have central air), then you might not need the cooling element, but if so, I highly recommend that model.

Good catch! I didn’t realize the first link was only for heating.