Reef cam!!

BroadBno615 · Jul 6, 2018

Can someone please explain why people have reef cams. I just don't understand. What is the point in streaming you aquarium 24/7 and watching it while your away.

Crimsonphoenix · Nov 17, 2018

If you lose power or have something go wrong you can call someone and keep your tank from possibly crashing..

BroadBno615 · Nov 17, 2018

Crimsonphoenix said:
If you lose power or have something go wrong you can call someone and keep your tank from possibly crashing..

If you lose power, then what will power the camera?

Crimsonphoenix · Nov 17, 2018

If your camera goes out you know something is not right, and if it is a temp outage and goes back on you can see if your equipment all starts back up. If you have a fish die or your tank has water issues you can also see it.

YES · Jan 28, 2019

Mostly for when I’m gone for longer than a day and someone is taking care of the tank I can alway see what’s going on peace of mind for me

Garia666 · May 15, 2019

I just got one, I would not advise it to anyone tough. 720 HD with max 15 FPS.
The cable to position your camera is way to short. And the app crashes constantly.

I wonder if people share there cams tough. Or maybe someone has an api to broadcast it on the webs. Anyway if you share yours I’ll share you mine

I would like to see an 4K version with an camera powered trough induction by the magnet. With an App sure but also trough access locally.

DucatiGtr · May 15, 2019

Reef cam is the best investment I ever made.. piece of mind, can see what’s going on w fish... I even have one on my qt.. very cheap investment wish I did it years ago..

mitch91175 · May 15, 2019

What is wrong with having a camera though is the question? I know I have multiple cameras on my system. I have a Nest cam and a Wyze cam. Will add more Wyze cams down the road.

They are cool to look at when away, but also serve a purpose for when someone is tank sitting and you need to walk them through something in case there is a an issue or something.

mitch91175 · May 15, 2019

BroadBno615 said:
Can someone please explain why people have reef cams. I just don't understand. What is the point in streaming you aquarium 24/7 and watching it while your away.

Here take a quick look at mine and maybe it'll help understand: https://video.nest.com/live/9s6qXgq4Zn

alton · May 15, 2019

Nice old thread brought back, for me it was a no brainer to get a camera after this
Five weeks ago my office tank looked similar to this

And then I believe the cleaning people mopped water on my power strip and by Monday morning it looked liked this

So I now have a camera to check in to see if my tank has flow

Ironworm · May 15, 2019

This is awesome!

Which Nest camera is this? Is it in the tank?

shred5 · May 15, 2019

I have one for when I am on vacation so I can see what is going on. I want one for my sumps too..
It helps me see what is going on if there is a problem. If need be I can see what is going on and direct someone.
Mine is on the cloud so it is easy.