Good camera for monitoring

[jasonrusso]

What is a good camera I can watch my tanks with? This one is clearly not any good with the night vision. I tried moving it back further but it has the same reflection.

 

[Zach B]

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[thatmanMIKEson]

I use the kasa brand wifi cams they are great, they also have a PTZ camera, they have a nice app and allot of smart plugs I use them all


Help me decide on this product: Kasa Smart 2K QHD Indoor Security Camera, Person/Baby Crying/Motion Detection, 2-Way Audio, 30Ft. Night Vision, Cloud/SD Card Storage(Up to 256 GB), Works with Alexa & Google Home (KC400) https://a.co/d/7doE6j9

 

[Fish Styx]

I have an Amcrest Pro HD cam mounted on the ceiling across from mine. Web connected with a phone app, smart home integration, and has pan / tilt / zoom, and two-way audio capability.

 

[jasonrusso]

I use the kasa brand wifi cams they are great, they also have a PTZ camera, they have a nice app and allot of smart plugs I use them all


Help me decide on this product: Kasa Smart 2K QHD Indoor Security Camera, Person/Baby Crying/Motion Detection, 2-Way Audio, 30Ft. Night Vision, Cloud/SD Card Storage(Up to 256 GB), Works with Alexa & Google Home (KC400) https://a.co/d/7doE6j9

Do you have to use their app or can I use Blue Iris?

 

[jasonrusso]

I have an Amcrest Pro HD cam mounted on the ceiling across from mine. Web connected with a phone app, smart home integration, and has pan / tilt / and two-way audio capability.

That's a nice shot of the wall, but what does the tank look like with night vision?

 

[SteveMM62Reef]

I turned an Old iPhone into a tank monitor, when I went on Vacation. Look up “Turning iPhone into Security Camera.“ The only problem was the Wi-Fi lost it‘s Cable Connection, after a power outage, and needed a manual reset.

 

[Fish Styx]

That's a nice shot of the wall, but what does the tank look like with night vision?

The shot was of the camera, not the wall, smarta$$. It does have nightvision, and I'll reply with a pic of that after lights out. In the interim, here's a screen shot of the view from my phone.

 

[Zdaniels]

This is what I'm going to use on the sushi bar reef and hookup to url for fans to watch. Moniters inside, blink makes attachment for there cameras too that's much more affordable but haven't tried it..
Help me decide on this product: Teccle Window Mount for Blink Mini, Through Window Use Blink Mini Camera , No Indoor Reflections (Pack of 1) https://a.co/d/azOJyo3
Here is other one:
Help me decide on this product: Panasonic HomeHawk Window Home Monitoring Camera for Outdoor Monitoring, Mounts to Inside Window, Color Night Vision, Wide Angle, 24/7 Full HD Recording, Person Detection, Alexa Compatible KX-HNC500 https://a.co/d/1jDyGt7

 

[jasonrusso]

The shot was of the camera, not the wall, smarta$$. It does have nightvision, and I'll reply with a pic of that after lights out. In the interim, here's a screen shot of the view from my phone.

It looks like my older Foscams (Which is believe are the same as Amcrest). This is the shot from a 720p Foscam. I'm happy with it, but I don't have the table space for a Foscam by the tank I was planning to put it on.

 

[Fish Styx]

It looks like my older Foscams (Which is believe are the same as Amcrest). This is the shot from a 720p Foscam. I'm happy with it, but I don't have the table space for a Foscam by the tank I was planning to put it on.

This one is a bit better, and I believe 1080p, so not like ultra high resolution or anything. However, it has a much better resolution than your pic at night. I'll share a pic here after 10.

 

[jasonrusso]

This one is a bit better, and I believe 1080p, so not like ultra high resolution or anything. However, it has a much better resolution than your pic at night. I'll share a pic here after 10.

I ordered a 4K and a 1080P camera off Amazon (Free returns ) to see if they filter the IR out better.

I don't want to spend a ton. It's just for a temporary QT tank.

 

[Bj’s Reef]

I’m following to see what I can learn.

 

[jasonrusso]

This one is a bit better, and I believe 1080p, so not like ultra high resolution or anything. However, it has a much better resolution than your pic at night. I'll share a pic here after 10.

So I just realized what is going on. My camera in my basement (the Foscam) is pointed down at the tank so the IR reflects down. The other camera is pointing straight at the tank so it reflects right back. I'll have to figure out a way to mount it higher.

I am still returning the camera I have now, it only works with their app. I want something I can use with Blue Iris.

 

[Fish Styx]

So I just realized what is going on. My camera in my basement (the Foscam) is pointed down at the tank so the IR reflects down. The other camera is pointing straight at the tank so it reflects right back. I'll have to figure out a way to mount it higher.

I am still returning the camera I have now, it only works with their app. I want something I can use with Blue Iris.

Let us know what you come up with.

 

[thatmanMIKEson]

Do you have to use their app or can I use Blue Iris?

I use their app, im not sure if you can use blue iris

 

[Fish Styx]

No reflection, but it is grainy. It improves when the moonlights are on, but not by a lot.

 

[jasonrusso]

No reflection, but it is grainy. It improves when the moonlights are on, but not by a lot.

You can't really see much in the tank. Here is what I am looking for. My eel won't eat in QT (velvet outbreak). I made him his own tank after treatment but I want to watch him. This is the camera from the other QT tank. I want as good as this. This is an old 720p Foscam, but it may just be at an optimal angle.

 

[Rugops]

Hopefully the cams won't catch a tank explosion! lol

 

[Fish Styx]

Hopefully the cams won't catch a tank explosion! lol

Bite your tongue!