Tank Cam----- Yay or Nay?

[rmorris_14]

So I am preparing to be away from the tank for a vacation. . I have someone coming to feed the fish once a day while we are out. He is not experienced with caring for fish, so I am making it as easy as possible. I "joked" with my husband about getting a camera so I could check in on our fish from time to time.

As we get closer, I'm giving it more and more serious thought. I do not have any automation in my tank. It's as basic as basic can get. I'd like to be able to make sure the powerhead and return are working, all fish are accounted for, etc.... would you invest in a cheap camera to set up and check in on the tank while you are out? If so, please provide me some recommendations. Ideally not looking to spend more than $50..... Is that realistic?

As always.....

 

[The0wn4g3]

I use one of these when I'm on vacation

 

[Labridaedicted]

Oh, absolutely... I check mine constantly while I'm out.

 

[Potatohead]

Yes. If for no other reason than if something goes sideways you can use the camera to walk him through fixing it

 

[rmorris_14]

Oh, absolutely... I check mine constantly while I'm out.

which one do you use?

 

[JGT]

+1 for the Euphy. Great little camera with sharp video, nightvision, pan/tilt for $50.

 

[RyonFly]

I just ordered this one. I am already in the eufy eco system though.

 

[BigMikeFlipz]

Yep, I plan to have one for all the time, not just holiday/vacations. Feel like my investment is being better monitored/protected lol.

 

[Cell]

Just stay away from Wyze.

Warning: If you're using Wyze cameras to view your tank please read.

I know many of us use cameras like these to keep a live look in on our reef tanks. "I just learned that for the past three years, Wyze has been fully aware of a vulnerability in its home security cameras that could have let hackers look into your home over the internet — but chose to sweep it...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[rmorris_14]

Just stay away from Wyze.

Warning: If you're using Wyze cameras to view your tank please read.

I know many of us use cameras like these to keep a live look in on our reef tanks. "I just learned that for the past three years, Wyze has been fully aware of a vulnerability in its home security cameras that could have let hackers look into your home over the internet — but chose to sweep it...

www.reef2reef.com

Thanks I did see that post. I honestly still considered it for $30 and if it is just staring at a tank while we are out of town, I don't know that I care a TON? Maybe there is something Im not thinking about?

The most important thing for me would be plug and play. I don't have alexas or google plus accounts. So the ease of setup and use is just as important.

 

[rmorris_14]

I just ordered this one. I am already in the eufy eco system though.

whats a eufy eco system?

 

[Potatohead]

Just stay away from Wyze.

Warning: If you're using Wyze cameras to view your tank please read.

I know many of us use cameras like these to keep a live look in on our reef tanks. "I just learned that for the past three years, Wyze has been fully aware of a vulnerability in its home security cameras that could have let hackers look into your home over the internet — but chose to sweep it...

www.reef2reef.com

Why? The problem is fixed

 

[Cell]

Why? The problem is fixed

Do you trust then to inform and fix future vulnerabilities? I sure don't.

 

[Potatohead]

Do you trust then to inform and fix future vulnerabilities? I sure don't.

Do you own a Macbook? Hackers were accessing cameras on those at one point too...

 

[RyonFly]

whats a eufy eco system?

I have other eufy products in use. There's a billion and one different cameras like this so you can go with whichever one you trust for security. I happen to like Eufy due to it not being cloud based, and it's security protocols.

 

[rmorris_14]

Do you trust then to inform and fix future vulnerabilities? I sure don't.

If it is true it was a known issue and they didn't do anything about it, then yeah I agree. I don't support dishonest companies.... :::cough vibrant:::::

 

[Idech]

I just got this one and I’m really happy with it. It has good reviews and the image quality is excellent. The price is in CAD so less than that in USD.

 

[rmorris_14]

I just got this one and I’m really happy with it. It has good reviews and the image quality is excellent. The price is in CAD so less than that in USD.

Thanks!

 

[Labridaedicted]

which one do you use?

I use the Lefun 1080p, but they don't make it any more. Have one in the fish room and on the display.

This seems to be the same camera, just rebranded.

 

[Buckster]

We have "KASA". It's great when you're away and want to show people the tank. As another post stated is that you can walk someone through the instructions while watching them.