best camera for monitoring tanks

[SkiCurtis]

Where are the best cameras to use for Reef tank set ups? I have a 240 in wall. I want to put a camera in my sump and a camera to show my display. What's the best camera to get?

I have ethernet cable access in that area or wireless. I use Apple.

 

[DaJMasta]

There are probably tons of options, cameras with both pan and tilt are pretty inexpensive.

 

If you want detailed views, of course get at least a 1080p sensor, but looking for a narrower field of view will mean you get more pixels per unit size of what you're looking at, even if you have to pan around.  A wider field of view is more common (better for most security applications), but even at high resolution only shows you moderate detail in smaller areas.  If you have readouts from devices you want to keep track of, having a second camera for monitoring that could be a good option - it's very easy to add another if they're wireless and run off an app.

 

I've been pretty happy with my Eufy Indoor Cam Mini and it's been pretty good - low bitrate video (maybe configurable), but cheap, pan and tilt, relatively wide FoV, wireless except for power (no battery, though), and their app works well enough.  Only downside is it needs the 2.4GHz band of your WiFi, can't do the 5GHz bands.

[Gatortailale]

Not sure it's the best - but was affordable to get a couple and easy to use.  I got the Wyze Cam Pan v3 Indoor/Outdoor IP65-Rated 1080p Pan/Tilt/Zoom Wi-Fi that run around $35 - 40 a cam.  Does the job for what I need outside of seeing tank info via Apex.  One in sump room I can pan/tilt and pinch screen on phone to zoom and see what I need.  Can also flip to "privacy mode" to stop stream/turn off when not in use.  Amazon or direct from vendor.

[menglish]

i too use the Wyze cam pan and been very happy with it.  i had it mounted on the opposite wall and used it mainly for monitoring the tank when i was traveling.

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