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Need a nice hidden little thermometer...

Discussion in 'General Plant Topics' started by DaveSurfer, Nov 27, 2008.

  1. DaveSurfer

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    Hey, I'm setting up a nice planted new tank and don't want a visible thermometer on any part of the glass. I've heard one can put thermometer sensors inside of canister filters. How is this done? What is the best thermometer to get?

    Thanks!
     
    #1 DaveSurfer, Nov 27, 2008
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    Hey,

    Unsure about the internal sensors, but how about a digital monitor that has a small remote sensor on it that sits in the water. The actual display/meter is attached to several feet of cord on the remote sensor and can be mounted out of sight. They are small and unobtrusive, easy to install, and you won't have to modify or touch your canister in any way..

    Coralife Digital Thermometer

    I used one for a while and worked fine. Replaced with a Hanna ph/temp monitor.
     
    #2 Gerryd, Nov 27, 2008
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    Yeah, that one I was looking at. The black sensor looks a bit bulky, where does one hide that in the aquarium?
     
    #3 DaveSurfer, Nov 28, 2008
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    It's not that big that it can't be hidden easily. I stuck mine in a corner and covered it with java fern.

    I think it just looks bigger in the pic, but the overall device and sensor are pretty small.
     
    #4 Gerryd, Nov 28, 2008
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    I had one of those coralife digital thermometers and I found it to be inaccurate. I remember reading a post on some forum (can't remember which one) and a guy had 3 of them on the same tank, and they all gave different readings. So I wouldn't count on them. Just my opinion though.
     
    #5 BradH, Dec 1, 2008
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