Anyone else live stream their tank?

[TankCandy]

Post your links Twitch/Youtube/etc. I wanna see them!!! Twitch even has a "Reef Aquarium" category.

Here is mine.


I bought a cheap used Lenovo ThinkCentre M73 Desktop which is a little larger than the palm of my hand. (make sure it has an SSD or m.2).

PC: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lenovo-Thi...650602?hash=item595ece09ea:g:mpAAAOSwJF1fynrx

For the Webcams i am using a Logitech Pro 1080p and a Logitech C270 (720p) for the sump view. Software is StreamLabs OBS (free version). You can have multiple inputs and resize as needed.

I love being able to check on my tank when I am away.

 

[Zach B]

Very cool! Now I have to lol

 

[TankCandy]

Very cool! Now I have to lol

It is super easy just bandwidth intensive.

 

[TankCandy]

Anyone know of a good underwater camera that is hardwired?

 

[MikeTheNewbie]

+1 Interested in a hardwired underwater camera.

 

[ApoIsland]

+1 Interested in a hardwired underwater camera.

Something like this ?

 

[MikeTheNewbie]

Yeah I saw that but it seems to be big. I was also considering one of those endoscopes but they are very low res.
In the meantime I settled with a pan/tilt that works with my NAS to keep continuous recording and daily snapshots.
The POE and ONVIF support on that one are awesome features to have though, it’s just a bit of an eyesore.

 

[TankCandy]

Yeah I saw that but it seems to be big. I was also considering one of those endoscopes but they are very low res.
In the meantime I settled with a pan/tilt that works with my NAS to keep continuous recording and daily snapshots.
The POE and ONVIF support on that one are awesome features to have though, it’s just a bit of an eyesore.

POE would be amazing.. I am sure we could get creative with dialectic grease then try and seal over the connection with a plastic, glue, or some sort of resin. You record your tank to a NAS? Thats so much data.. But you can then see what hermit knocked your frags over Haha.

I have used 700GB in 9 days just streaming to Twitch

 

[nelsonator1982]

I gave you a follow on twitch I do this sometimes for a few minutes to show my buddies who like the tank any progress

 

[mikesreef83]

I love this idea. I just had ATT 1gig fiber installed so bandwidth for this would be no issue. About to setup a new WB20 cube. I might have to try this.

 

[TankCandy]

I gave you a follow on twitch I do this sometimes for a few minutes to show my buddies who like the tank any progress

Thank you Nelson! Check in every once in a while hopefully all the coral will grow and become larger each time you see it. Also Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

I do need to find a new method of mounting the camera to the glass. Packing tape is becoming annoying.

 

[Reef and Dive]

I do, often. Not all the time because of security isssues.

Amazing tank there congratulations!

 

[G Santana]

I don't stream it but I have a bling camera on it so I can check on the tank 24/7 regardless where I am.
I'm sure it's going to come in handy when I go on vacation and I have some one babysit it.
My camera points at the back and covers the sump.
I can easily see the skimmer, water level, main pump and soon the algae scrubber.
From that vantage point I can direct anyone on what to do in case its needed

 

[TankCandy]

I love this idea. I just had ATT 1gig fiber installed so bandwidth for this would be no issue. About to setup a new WB20 cube. I might have to try this.

Welcome to Reef2Reef!! Yes please do set it up then share the link.

I do, often. Not all the time because of security isssues.

Amazing tank there congratulations!

I do have to say I do ponder if the mic were to ever turn on what would be captured lol. Love the clean setup and that master scoly on the bottom left is FIRE!!!

 

[wonroc]

No open access. But i did put a wyze 3 cam on it. Love these 20 dollar cams

 

[ZoWhat]

Close circuit
My eyes only thru Wyze, inexpensive and a solid choice

I also use several other Wyze cams as Security Cams on my front and back doors. It motion records 12secs of motion and sends me a Push notification. I have several vids of UPS, FedEx, USPS and Prime all tossing packages on my porch like they're playing horseshoes

Wyze Cam v4 | 2.5K HDR, Indoor/Outdoor, Wired Security Camera | Wyze

The best just got better with Wyze Cam v4. Clearer video with 2.5K QHD resolution. Color Night Vision. Enhanced clarity with wide dynamic range. Place it indoor or outdoor. 24/7 recording with MicroSD. All that and more means Wyze Cam v4 is the best "never wonder again" smart security camera...

wyze.com

 

[ZoWhat]

Something like this ?

Stainless Steel still develops rust spots with corrosive SW

Here is my 24in Hemostat I use to grab things inside my tank thats 100% stainless steel. Developed rust after 2weeks of use. Its now prob over a year old

 

[TankCandy]

Those Wyze cams are incredibly cheap i need to pick up a couple. Even if its to watch the dog lol.

Stainless Steel still develops rust spots with corrosive SW

Here is my 24in Hemostat I use to grab things inside my tank thats 100% stainless steel. Developed rust after 2weeks of use. Its now prob over a year old

Yea salt eats through everything. I have "stainless" Fluval tongs and scissors that get like that. I know there are many grades of stainless.

 

[MikeTheNewbie]

Close circuit
My eyes only thru Wyze, inexpensive and a solid choice

I also use several other Wyze cams as Security Cams on my front and back doors. It motion records 12secs of motion and sends me a Push notification. I have several vids of UPS, FedEx, USPS and Prime all tossing packages on my porch like they're playing horseshoes

Wyze Cam v4 | 2.5K HDR, Indoor/Outdoor, Wired Security Camera | Wyze

The best just got better with Wyze Cam v4. Clearer video with 2.5K QHD resolution. Color Night Vision. Enhanced clarity with wide dynamic range. Place it indoor or outdoor. 24/7 recording with MicroSD. All that and more means Wyze Cam v4 is the best "never wonder again" smart security camera...

wyze.com

I hope the delivery ratings Amazon receives help addressing that behavior.