Camera for monitoring reef aquarium. Are 4K cameras worth it?

[RossRusev]

Good Morning all, whats the best quality indoor camera for monitoring when away? Most threads i found are old and wanted to get some up to date opinions Are 4K cameras worth it? Please post some videos

 

[gbroadbridge]

Good Morning all, whats the best quality indoor camera for monitoring when away? Most threads i found are old and wanted to get some up to date opinions Are 4K cameras worth it? Please post some videos

I just use a cheap TP-Link HD camera.

Typically when you're away algae will take hold and cloud the glass after a week or so and any benefit of even an HD camera is gone.

 

[Reign1]

Was about to start thread and was hoping to get some better answers from search function about this topic.
I am considering a dedicated camera ..
Any feedback appreciated currently have ring setup (outdoor only) and some Wyze inside (that I dont use often) wondering if there are better options or just use one of these ??

 

[SPS2020]

I have Wyze on my tanks...mainly because I use them in other areas and usually have a spare.

 

[glover69]

i use ARLO wireless cameras dedicated to the tank and around the house. very user friendly app to use. i have it pointed against the glass along with the Flipper orange lens to filter out the blues so i can see the tank clearly using my phone from anywhere.

 

[Cthulukelele]

You'll find that unless you slap an orange filter on the camera for your tank it ends up looking a bit less nice on the camera, so invest in an orange filter you can put over the lens

 

[Reign1]

I have Wyze on my tanks...mainly because I use them in other areas and usually have a spare.

Sounds like like it would be easier to just to add another wyze. Any better tricks to setup as like a like camera feed w/ good image/video quality.

 

[SPS2020]

Sounds like like it would be easier to just to add another wyze. Any better tricks to setup as like a like camera feed w/ good image/video quality.

I haven't done anything special, particularly regarding a feed. Just using the Wyze app to check on things mainly. I'm not really a fan of mounting the camera to the side of the tank with the sticky mounts; the aesthetics bother me. Reviews for the suction cup mounts haven't been that great from what I have seen. So, I'm still tinkering with the mounting aspect. However, they work great to monitor the sump!

 

[SPS2020]

Oh, if memory serves, reviews for the V2 are better than the V3 for picture quality (for a reef cam).

 

[Troylee]

I use my dogs pet treat dispenser haha! It’s a woopet that gives dogs treats and I can watch them or the tank.. can’t see much till the sun glare goes away after noon thou.

 

[wisnia99]

I use this cam its nice quality and you can zoom.

Reolink E1 Zoom - 5MP Smart Indoor WiFi PTZ Camera with 3X Zoom | Reolink Official

Reolink E1 Zoom is a full-featured WiFi PTZ indoor security camera with crisp and clear 5MP videos, person/pet detection, auto tracking, brilliant night vision, two-way audio.

reolink.com

 

[ReefStash]

I have 2 USB HD 1080 cams from Felix…