Equipment Review and Discussion

Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2012 11:25 pm **Help with thermometer**

Im currently scouting for a thermometer to measure water temperature. I found this thermometer similar to the attached picture (2nd pic). But the instruction says it should be attached outside the tank. WIll it be able to measure water temps even if it is outside the tank? Or does it need to be submerged in the water? If so, will a human digital thermometer such as in the first picture work?

Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2012 11:39 pm **Re: Help with thermometer**

They are kept on the outside, near the bottom of the tank. They are OK and consistent. The reading will be a tad off on tanks with thick glass but I recommend them as a minimum.

I don't know if human thermometers will have ranges of where you want... you might want to consider an infrared temp gun to take quick, spot readings.

Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 2:16 am **Re: Help with thermometer**

thanks again steve. This forum has helped me a lot.

Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 4:41 pm **Re: Help with thermometer**

You're welcome!

Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 10:28 am **Re: Help with thermometer**

Finally bought a thermometer to measure water temps. Night water temps is 87 degrees

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 1:32 am **Re: Help with thermometer**

And that's too high. If you use a submersible water heater, the temps would be roughly the same all the time. 78-80F is recommended for hatchlings.

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