Ever wondered if your aquarium thermometer was telling you the truth? Well I sure did and I found that by spending a little money on a certified thermometer I was able to adjust all of my system temperature readings to be more accurate. In this video I talk about my Apex temp probes and other ways of measuring temp in my aquarium and how I used a certified Cooper thermometer to put to bed the question of what is my temp.
Here is a link to the Cooper thermometer I used:
http://www.amazon.com/Cooper-Atkins-DPP800W-Digital-Thermometer-Temperature/dp/B009Z27WIC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1397827195&sr=8-4&keywords=cooper+thermometer
Price: $9.99
Zacro Pack of 2 LCD Digital Aquarium Thermometer Fish Tank Water Terrarium Temperature
Zacro Digital Thermometer features an easy to read digital display with temperature in either Fahrenheit or Celsius depending on your choice. The thermometer is accurate enough to create readings within 1 degree. Looking for a Thermometer for... (as of February 22, 2020 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Price: $6.99
Zacro LCD Digital Aquarium Thermometer Fish Tank Water Terrarium Temperature
Zacro Digital Thermometer features an easy to read digital display with temperature in either Fahrenheit or Celsius depending on your choice. Please note that the thermometer reading has about 1 degree deviation. Looking for a Thermometer for... (as of February 18, 2020 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Price: $29.99
Inkbird Digital Outlet Heating Aquarium Temperature Controller ITC-306T Reptiles Heat Mat Updated Aquarium Probe
Inkbird day and night temperature controller is a pre-wired heating output temperature controller (No Cooling Control) with time function specifically for breeding and planting. It can be set to two different temperatures with its function of... (as of February 20, 2020 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Price: $15.99
lol, now you know , aquarium thermometer are craps
I did exact same thing. Apex was off almost 2 degrees. Great video.
I am goin to have to check my apex probe now!..good video man
Funny you mention those probes because I discovered the same thing a while ago. I check mine against a laser heat gun used by a technicians. Also the main reason I still keep my heater hidden in the main tank. The difference between the sump and the tank can be substantial
Great video, temperature probes need to be calibrated and cross checked as well. Many people think because they buy these expensive controllers that they are perfect.