InkBird Temperature Controller Saltwater Aquarium - ITC-306T-A Wifi heater controller

[@handpulled]

Hi, thanks for the very informative video. I’m thinking of getting one of these but I have one question… I use a Fluval heater/ thermostat combo in my tank. Which is set via the little knob ontop of the unit. If I install the Inkbird, does it override the thermostat on the combo and assume full control or do I need to be using a specific heater to enable the controller to function correctly? Thanks

[@paulmartin2455]

This was so helpful. Though I still can’t connect to the controller’s WiFi, at least I was able to set it up quickly by using your instructions manually.

[@cmcmillan22]

I’m using the 308-T wifi for my reptiles. Really liking them!

[@ReefDudes]

Awesome. It really is your biggest bang for your buck controller!

[@cmcmillan22]

ReefDudes yeah it sure is, I like being able to check from my phone and setting alarms

[@richardportelli1983]

I have the model that has heat and cool function with wifi, absolutely amazing. You can get replacement probes from inkbird also.

[@ReefDudes]

Perfect! Replaceable probes is a nice touch!

[@Robocopter_fpv]

Can you run a splitter on one of the outlets so you can run two heaters on it?

[@ReefDudes]

@@Robocopter_fpv As long as you dont exceed the max rating you could plug in as many as you want :) it has 2 ports stock

[@austinbassin4420]

How does the cool function work?

[@matthewsmoyer5119]

I use the ink bird. I recommend using it to contol temps.

[@tomh8782]

Thank you first of all for this video tutorial but I was just wondering I have the exact same inkbird 306a device but it seems to be not able to connect with my phone app so was just wondering what to do despite trying multiple times and following your instructions on this video clip or from other people's videos on KZbin. As far as I am aware my home BT wifi router has no problem and my inkbird 306a device seems to be good working order but just not able to connect the inkbird 306a device with my phone app. If anyone has any advice/ could help it would be very useful & greatful. Thank you.

[@ReefDudes]

If I recall location services needed to be enabled for it to find it and work. Maybe. Check that

[@lonestarpatriot876]

Just ordered this yesterday after seeing that the new BRS controller and heaters are out of stock. No big deal as I swear that their controller is actually made by Inkbird. The controllers are identical. Great review!

[@ReefDudes]

Thanks Travis! Enjoy it. I have mine running on the new lagoon tank now :)

[@estradar11]

I dont think brs has wifi. Correct me if im wrong.

[@lonestarpatriot876]

@@estradar11 I don't think the BRS ones have WiFi either. With that said, Inkbird makes models that don't have WiFi as well. I would bet my house that Inkbird is making the BRS controllers.

[@estradar11]

@@lonestarpatriot876 yep pretty sure inkbird is producing brs control if not them, probably inkbird's provider. But i cant hate thats how business works. 😁

[@lonestarpatriot876]

@@estradar11 Agreed. I run a business so I understand it. With that said, I paid less for my Inkbird and it does have WiFi.

[@paulnjulia]

Excellent video, just a quick question in your example of 2 x 150w heaters in a 300litre tank are you right in saying one stuck on won’t cook the tank?

[@ReefDudes]

Take what ever wattage you would use ina single heater and get two that are half of that instead

[@subcon959]

It's more about giving you longer to notice and fix the problem.

[@rc2300s2r]

I just got this unit. It doesn’t look like the probes are replaceable. I’d also like it if you could tighten up the thresholds to less than .5. I liked that with my apex I could keep the temp nice and tight at 77.5. Now it goes from 77.1 to 77.7 ish. I’ll see how it goes over the next couple of days. I’m just glad I have a back up to the apex.

[@cdgarrett1]

Will this one work with a Tempeh incubator to control the heating pad and the ventilation fans?

[@nmjhd1234]

How are these holding up? I am looking for individual controller for my equipments.

[@ReefDudes]

Still going strong running on my office tank

[@MyMidlifeCrisis2024]

Nice video mate. Love the look of this video as well. I bet the two camera setup makes videos like this a breeze.

[@ReefDudes]

Thanks! A bit of an experiment but so far so good!

[@aestheticnobody]

Great vid as always. Should I put the probes in the sump, main tank or both? My heater is in the main tank.

[@ReefDudes]

I had mine in the same general area, you could move them around .. would let you know if your return pump wasnt turned up enough to even out the temp :P

[@harlanmichael7088]

Thanks for the video!

[@harlemscarlet]

Does the Inkbird have the ability to shut heater off through the app? If I'm away and a heater malfunctions, I wanna be able to shut it off. Thanks in advance.

[@eroggero]

I had just purchased one, a different model didn’t know they had one for two heaters and Wifi controlled. I have one for a heater and a fan. Seems a little difficult to set up at first with the two temperature displays. I like the idea of the app for sure. Also would like to be able to hook up to heaters. Thanks for the info

[@ReefDudes]

Happy to help! Thanks!

[@eroggero]

ReefDudes hey Dev curious what size heater did you run on your nano tank, I’m getting ready to set one up. Although not needed yet here in south FL, but soon?

[@ReefDudes]

Sharkman7 I have a 75w neotherm in the back fo the redsea nano

[@chrispixx]

I know this is an old video but I'll comment anyway, I have been researching these ink bird control units and there's two things that I just can't grasp. #1 what if the temperature probe comes out of the tank, then the ink bird will kick on because the temperature probe will be sensing room temperature making the heater run constantly, thus cooking the fish which is what the ink bird is supposed to prevent. #2 what happens during a water change? Wouldn't the ink bird kick the heater on when the water level drops in the aquarium? the only thing I can think of is you would have to have the probe low enough in the tank so that it's not out of the water.

[@Nano-eq8kn]

48.99 on Amazon in the US on the time of my post. Great video thanks!

[@bluerider0988]

I would like to use this as the backup and the controller in my neo-therm to control the temperature. Can you turn the heating time alarm off. Thanks for the video.

[@sunnygoold9449]

Thanks for this mate - I've been thinking getting a controller this week and didn't think of this brand. It's for my nano / QT tank - 2 probes seems like overkill. I wonder what is the breaking point for them? Like how often should you replace them? Like they are controlling the temperature and the heater is set at a higher temp as a fail safe. So they probably will fail after a while correct? So I guess you run it till it fails and then do you just replace the probe or the whole controller? The getting alerts on the phone is why I would buy it. But I'd prefer not to have audible alarms and just have it alert me on my phone. If I should replace it every 12 months I will probably go with the cheaper version - too many choices - should just pull the trigger ;)

[@ReefDudes]

Sunny Goold you prob don’t need the dual probes but it’s a nice added level of redundancy. I tend to overkill things and love redundancy so win win! Less chance of ever having a tank crash due to equipment failure. :)

[@splee9680]

Just be careful with anything that turns on and off many times throughout they day. I used an ink bird for about 6 months with no issue, then later on it started losing calibration daily and needed to be constantly adjusted so I gave up on it. For me, I like to use a basic mercury thermometer along with a finnex titanium heater. The finnex ones in my experience stay very stable, but are pretty much always at least a few degrees off what they should be, mine for example is set to 82, but really runs constantly at 78.

[@ReefDudes]

Its all about multiple levels. I set the built in thermostat on the heaters turned up a little higher than the inkbird. so if it ever fails the stock heater sensor will essentially be new and never used and kick in. (i also have inkbrid pluged into ekoral controller for yet another back up if that ever failed) all about the backups for your backups!

[@rogermims9119]

That is spot on. I have not had a heater yet that would heat the water according to the setting. Always 2 to 4 degree difference. I just ordered the ITC-306A. Hopefully this will be more accurate. I owned and operated an aquarium shop years ago. I was breeding angelfish and African cichlids. 1 degree can make a big difference.

[@style0ner1]

Question say you set the actual temperature dial to 75 on the physical heater or is the heater set at 80 degrees or do u set the heater on the highest and u just calibrate it threw the inkbird ??? Like if I want 79 degrees do I set 79 degrees on heater and inkbird but the high setting on inkbird is set to 83 does that mean u set heater at 83 kinda confused

[@HCBCHEMISTRY]

I like how you have the trigger and the Cardinals together. Usually they don't do so hot together. Mine were fine untill I added the lunar wrasse, noooo....

[@ReefDudes]

all the fish have been issue free.. My yellow tank some times gets a bit punkish towards my powder blue but it usually only lasts a minute or so then back to normal.

[@HCBCHEMISTRY]

@@ReefDudes sounds about right with tangs. One is usually more dominant than the rest

[@michaelrussell3636]

Thank you for making this video bro, saved me a good half hour 🤟😃😎🤣

[@austinbassin4420]

I am living proof of these disasters. Stuck heater years ago cost me everything in my tank and it was a lot!!!!

[@johnterrance3075]

Looking for a *simple, cost effective & RELIABLE* aquarium heater controller that will shut off when it gets too hot. I don't need a cooling function, nor do I need WiFi functionality. It just needs to be cheap & RELIABLE. Any brand name/model suggestions?

[@enzomontini758]

I’m a kinda newbie to the hobby been doing it for a year n a half iv got the green ink bird controller £35 on amazon.uk 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇬🇧 amazing bit of kit and piece of mind I’m a low tech kinda reefa would recommend this to everyone

[@ReefDudes]

100% agree everyone should have a heater controller (and an ATo) if they use nothing else for automation!! Gotta keep those fishies safe!

[@simonarmando8133]

@@ReefDudes ATo? What's that? I'm new here 🤣

[@ReefDudes]

@@simonarmando8133 ATO = Auto Top Off. Its a sensor/.pump that detects water level changes and adds fresh RODI water to make up for evaporation to keep your salinity stable

[@mattjames8129]

Hey Dude, great video!!! 2 Questions: Can the alarm be silenced or lowered on the unit itself as to only get notifications from the app? Also, can both outlets be used for 2 heaters or is the other outlet just a passthrough for powering a different device? Keep up the informative videos!

[@ReefDudes]

I believe you can silence on crontoller but I mainly do though app. The dual plush are to control dual heaters :)

[@mattjames8129]

ReefDudes great news. Thank you

[@ronnieshirilla]

Would it be best to have the controller with a cooling and heating plug rather than both heating plugs? This way we could use a splitter on the heating outlet to still run multiple devices and have cooling ability?

[@INKBIRD-official]

Dear, thanks for choosing INKBIRD! Now we have ITC-308WIFI which with a cooling and heating plug, maybe that can meet your needs? If have any problem, please feel free to contact our email [e-mail]

[@ReelHardFishing]

The 306t is for heater and chiller I believe

[@reefguy4387]

Has this controller been accurate for you? Thinking about picking one up Thanks

[@flemmingj1965]

Do you have to calibrate from the eheim jager heater or can I do it from this controller ??

[@marcelrodriguez2067]

I got one but idk if its accurate. I got a thermometer thats reading 78.8, a glass thermometer thats teading 80, and the inkbird is reading 80.5. I also have a cheap thermometer thats reading 74.7. I put all of them on water with crush ice ( should be at 32 ) and the inkbird reads 34. I just dont know which one to go by. Alos theres no way i can connect it with the app since i believe my wifi isnt 2.4 ghz

[@sjnjab]

Where do you recommend putting the temperature probes? I have a Biocube 32

[@ReefDudes]

I would put them in the overflow before the heater chamber

[@mattserviss2013]

Very helpful!!

[@ReelHardFishing]

The 306t-a and 306a seem to be the same exact controller

[@4rdzlla]

So for my waterbox 130. Roughly 120g water. Do I get 2 300w finnex or 2 smaller????

[@marcelrodriguez2067]

I got a 75 gallon tank and got two cobalt neo therm heaters, one 200w and one 50w and got them set for 78 degrees. Issue is its cold here in nyc and tank stays at 75 degrees now. Should i raise the heaters to 80?

[@ReefDudes]

Just keep your heaters at 78

[@marcelrodriguez2067]

@@ReefDudes dropping to 74 now its kinda worrying.

[@ReefDudes]

@@marcelrodriguez2067 Why so low? heater issue or undersized?

[@marcelrodriguez2067]

@@ReefDudes probably undersized since its just a 200w and 50w on a 75 gallon and 20 gallon sump.

[@christiancorals816]

Would you set the heater to 25.6c or 26c am setting up a temperature controller

[@ReefDudes]

Set the heater a smidge higher than your controller

[@flemmingj1965]

The app T1 77.5 F T2 80.0 F I have it set the big Circle in the middle of the app shows 81.3 F now it shows 81.7 hat does this mean that what it shows on my app on my phone how do I now the heater is working ?? what am I doing wrong ?? could it be a Faulty eheim 200 watt jager heater or controller live in an upstairs apartment in California it gets warm here

[@channelsix6005]

Liturally everyone i know whos used these has wished they hadnt. I had 2 fail me. And when i asked on a uk forum about them loads of people had the same experience. I would stay clear!

[@ReefDudes]

I have two. One in the video and a brs branded one. So far both are still going strong. Did you just stop turning on or what was the issue?

[@channelsix6005]

@@ReefDudes hopefully they work fine for you mate 🤞🏻. After 6months or so they kept on reading the right temperature still but water was freezing. Would reset and get it all working fine again then same wpuld happen a couple weeks later. Both units had the same issue so binned them and got 2 aqua medics instead. So far they have been great and really wasnt a lot more money. Plus smaller and neater looking imo. Lots of people have had the same issue when i asked on uk reefers

[@channelsix6005]

@@ReefDudes sorry mate not aqua medic. I swapped out for DD. And they have been all good so far. Just keep an eye on temp 🤞🏻

[@LordFarquaad007]

Can this be configured to a cooling fan to kick in if it’s too warm?

[@ReefDudes]

not this specific model. They do have a model that has a heating and cooling plug amzn.to/2UKAcLP the only downfall is its a metal probe and not the plastic one.. so you would likely have to replace it down the road.

[@Cliffepoos]

Can you tell me if it has been reliable long term please?

[@ReefDudes]

I’m still using it and it’s still going strong

[@Cliffepoos]

@@ReefDudes So you reckon it's reliable. That's super, thank you very much. I'm greatful.

[@ReefDudes]

@@Cliffepoos I think its the best budget option for the price to add a layer of backup to your heater, next up would prob the the ranco

[@braveheartreefer525]

Great review back up the back ups

[@ReefDudes]

Yes sir! Keep those fishes safe!

[@flemmingj1965]

Is it normal for heater light not to cone on and the work light on the controller to come on and heating the tank ??

[@ReefDudes]

You may need to turn up the dial on the heater. i set mine slightly higher than the controller temp

[@jessetodd-tj5pf]

if your not an electrician. good luck reading that effin manual. literally. this video is great because he explains what each abbreviation on the display is. it still doesnt want to connect to my samsung galaxy. it says to connect it to the hotspot but my cellphone doesnt want to connect with the device and vice versa. it says the device is not responding and tells me to check the demerit points. if you have any idea what the solution to that problem is. leave a comment. 10/10 video thanks a lot

[@jluusaltwateraquarium8320]

Super fantastic video sir Thanks...

[@angelaclements1244]

I have heating and cooling but only ts1 not 2. It's been keeping a stable temp around 26.4 c all winter in mostly unheated room. But now ambient room temp is warmer I was shocked to find 26.7 which is 80f . Unsure why . Not great with technology any advice appreciated but keep it simple

[@ReefDudes]

How warm is your room? Double check your temp probe calibration to make sure its accurate

[@angelaclements1244]

@@ReefDudes room is 18.9c/ 66f

[@chuongnguyen2976]

Is max out put 1100w on 110v? Could u get it in 220v?

[@mrschnigglepoo]

I have this model but I am very frequently getting the continuous heating alarm. How do I stop this? There is no problem with the heater. It is brand new. Thanks!

[@ReefDudes]

There is a setting of how long before it sounds that continuous alarm, You may need to set your heater thermostat a bit higher so the contoller contols it and the heaters built in thermostat is a backup

[@mrschnigglepoo]

@@ReefDudes Ah I think you are right about needing to set the heaters thermostat higher. Right now it just goes off during the set continuous time alarm. Thanks!

[@lovermansmith9082]

Cool ! Do they make a heat cool with duel temp. Probes . Thanks ! I Couldn't find one

[@ReefDudes]

I don’t think so.. Atleast this is the first model I have seen with dual probes so may happen on future models

[@lovermansmith9082]

@@ReefDudes Thanks ! Definitely a step in the right direction ! Like the duel plastic coated probes . Thanks for bring the unit to our attention !

[@ReefDudes]

@@lovermansmith9082 No prob, One of the better budget ones i have come across.

[@rasmuskok]

Can you monitor the temp from outside the home or does the phone have to be one the sane network as the controller?

[@ReefDudes]

Yes it goes online so you can check it remotely

[@svarughese5681]

Recently, I have been getting a E5 message with a alarm at least once a day. I can't seem to correct this issue. Any solutions? Thanks.

[@ReefDudes]

6.6 Continuous Heating Time Alarm(CT) When measured temperature ≤ the starting heating temperature, the output control is turned on. If the continuous heating time arrives, but the measured temperature has not risen to the stop heating temperature, at this time the heater is abnormal or the probe is abnormal, and the output is forcibly turned off. PV will show E5, the buzzer keeps ringing, and the alarm status is pushed to the mobile APP to remind the customer that the product is in an alarm state and need to check in time.

[@icetrae6137]

I can’t seem to find the model with just heating and wifi capability?

[@ReefDudes]

Yes, I wonder if they just renamed it.. But wifi /dual coated probes are the main things to look for

[@Ricksreef1]

306A

[@NCPino]

Where can I buy this model? I searched all over and cant find this model only similar models.

[@AH-tw4wy]

From what I can tell this model is ITC-306A, the T seems to be a different model. www.ink-bird.com/products-temperature-controller-itc306A.html

[@ReefDudes]

It’s only on amazon US at the moment. I linked to it in the description. It’s a new model so I suspect it will be to the other ones in the near future

[@sami-yc3xj]

ReefDudes the model link you provided takes me to an Inkbird without WiFi control.... is it sold out??

[@ReefDudes]

@@sami-yc3xj if it didnt bring up the right one then likely. It just show search results if its not an exact match.

[@joop6045]

Strange question maybe, but should you turn the heaters that are connected to max or something?

[@ReefDudes]

I like to set them a little bit higher than the controller so if the controller ever fails the built in one will take over.

[@joop6045]

@@ReefDudes a of course, then you don't fry everything wen there is a malfunction with the controler.. Is it also possible to connect more then 2 heaters to the unit? If I want to use it in a aquarium rack? (6x 100watt)

[@andycx2]

can it be used to switch on a cooler if it gets to hot?

[@ReefDudes]

They have models that have a heat and cool outlet

[@fatheadedfish]

Hello, Quick question. When using this inkbird with Eheim heaters that have internal thermostats does the inbred simply act as a backup and the internal heater thermostat become redundant or do the Inkbird probes become the main thermostat? My Eheims are set to 25 (on actual heater) so if I set my inkbird to T1 20 & T2 25.5 will it not reach this higher temp?

[@ReefDudes]

I like to let the inkbird do the main tweaking then set the ehiem dial a degree or so higher than the inkbird so it acts more as a backup to the inkbird (thermostat is most common thing to fail on a heater.. so if it doesnt get used.. it should stay as a successful backup!)

[@fatheadedfish]

ReefDudes amazing, thanks for getting back to me. Really appreciate it and keep up the good work with videos

[@marc8136]

Can you just use this for a wifi temp meter? I have a nano and one heater... Can I still use this?

[@ReefDudes]

Sure could

[@nim6us]

Also use an Inkbird controller, great deals on eBay and just really makes sense if you’re not going the Apex route.

[@ReefDudes]

Even with apex,, its a second layer of redundancy

[@JB-hs5qo]

@@ReefDudes hello! Im planning on installing it as fail safe with apex. How did you implement it with apex? Tia! Subscribed!

[@ReefDudes]

@@JB-hs5qo I would let it control my heater and let the apex act as the fail safe. (less wear and tare on the power bar outlet)

[@JB-hs5qo]

@@ReefDudes so you mean just run 2 heaters. 1 hooked on apex and the other one inkbird?

[@ReefDudes]

@@JB-hs5qo Both heaters on inkbird. Inkbird does the main work.. apex can turn off inkbird if temp gets too high

[@augustst158]

I can’t connect to Wi-Fi which bottom to press

[@leo2o915]

How’s is urs holding up ? Just ordered mine

[@ReefDudes]

Still going strong!

[@leo2o915]

ReefDudes nice thanks

[@mihaia6026]

@ReefDudes Is this a paid promotion?

[@ReefDudes]

Nope. One of the biggest thing people complain about is price of this hobby so I decided to feature some more affordable solutions. I have recommended inkbird controllers in my talks when talking about redundancy and Backups but have not done a video on them. Now if inkbird wanted to pay me for this I wouldn’t complain! Haha

[@johngabriel2103]

Since this new model has two probes, where you you place them? Thanks!

[@ReefDudes]

I would put them both in the sump. If there is more than a 3 degree difference in probe temps I believe it also alerts you

[@johngabriel2103]

@@ReefDudes Thanks for the quick reply! I was thinking of putting one in my external refugium and one in the return chamber in my sump. Any reason that would be a bad idea?

[@ReefDudes]

@@johngabriel2103 as long as your tank has enough flow to keep the temp st able it should work out :)

[@lebryantjohnson7306]

ReefDudes where can I get replacement probes

[@ReefDudes]

Slippery Addict not sure haven’t looked yet but try reaching out to inkbird directly

[@RGD-Audio-Repairs]

every time i plug mine in and hold the SET button to change the settings... It just comes up with ERR.. and then gives out one constant BEEEEEEEEP. I cant do anything with it, can change settings or anything!

[@KreefAquariumhobby]

Nice one!

[@sebastianmoreno1568]

I had trouble pairing and still haven’t succeeded any tips?

[@ReefDudes]

Make sure you allowed location services

[@flemmingj1965]

on the controller the shows 80.6F and the bottom 80.0F is it working right

[@ReefDudes]

Sounds like your high and low set points.

[@naimbeats]

Very interesting

[@Snhntr1980]

I have the 306, been finding the differential is way too wide for my linking. It’s almost a full 2 degrees. InkBird is set to 78, it warms until about 78.4, and turns back on at 76.8. The BRS controller that just came out has a half degree differential. I plan on getting that soon.

[@ReefDudes]

The one i have lets you set the 2 points. I have my set to half a degree

[@Snhntr1980]

ReefDudes did you change it to Celsius? I’ve only been able to get a 1 degree setting in F.

[@ReefDudes]

@@Snhntr1980 yes in F, and this is setting it up through the app

[@Snhntr1980]

ReefDudes roger that, I do not have the wifi model. Sorry for the confusion.

[@flemmingj1965]

can this heater controller work with the eheim jager heater

[@ReefDudes]

Sure can, thats what i was using it with!

[@flemmingj1965]

@@ReefDudes how is the controller working for you i ordered the same controller for my self

[@ReefDudes]

Golden State Warriors Fan it’s been good. No issues.

[@ReefDudes]

@@flemmingj1965 Still going strong!

[@dustinambroc1604]

I cant understand how to get it into pairing mode. When you say wifi button do you mean there is a specific button for that feature? I have the ITC-306T

[@ReefDudes]

Make sure you alllow the app to access location services when pairing it or it wont work.. one thing that was a little gotchya for me

[@dustinambroc1604]

@@ReefDudes thanks for the fast reply! I realize now after closely watching my ink bird must be different. Same color same controls but only arrows with no words beneath them. Perhaps not wifi compatible.

[@ReefDudes]

@@dustinambroc1604 Only some models are wifi.. so you may have a standalone one.

[@joeeydrift]

What temperature setting do you set your tank heaters to if the ink bird is controlling the heaters? Doesn't make sense to have your heaters at 78 and the ink bird at 78.

[@reyesreef3714]

Ordered mine....

[@ReefDudes]

Awesome backup!

[@MrKingJavo]

I just bought one of these but I’m not clear on what the T1 and T2 on the bottom of the main app orange screen mean? Are they the 2 temp probes or something else?? Also, do you keep your 2 heaters on a high level so they always turn on with the controller or do you adjust them to a certain degree and rely on their temp gauges??

[@Stacker_Actual]

How do you shut the alarm off through the app?

[@ReefDudes]

Possibly by turning the power off

[@Stacker_Actual]

ReefDudes you can shut the power off through the app? I’m saying if I’m away from home and the alarm starts going off is there anyway to “shut off” the alarm? Or do you just changed the high & low values?

[@ReefDudes]

@@Stacker_Actual You can shut off the heaters.. i dont know if it shuts of the alarm.. will have to try it to find out. Mine is also plugged into a controller so i could just turn off power to the inkbird if need be

[@ReelHardFishing]

I believe this is the 306a not the 306t

[@LivinginHongkong1]

Mine only came with 1 probe

[@sasukeushiha2415]

Shut up and take my money 💸 nice vid as usual 👍👍👍

[@ReefDudes]

Thank you!

[@gabesreef]

Omg I'm buying thag

[@ReefDudes]

hard to beat for the price you dont have a full controller

[@gabesreef]

@@ReefDudes I have the non wifi one and I can see the temperature when look at the wifi camera soooo, I win lol

[@ReefDudes]

@@gabesreef Life hacks! haha love it

[@dgarcia556]

Careful with those controllers as they go bad more often than the heaters themselves. Just my two cents

[@ReefDudes]

What have you had happen? Only thing i have seen is the metal probes going bad in saltwater over time.

[@dgarcia556]

ReefDudes the temperature controller begins to malfunction (sensor) goes out, then heater will turn off/on depending on this new “set point” which can cause your water temps to fluctuate to dangerous levels.

[@ReefDudes]

David G have you seen that with the plastic sensors or Jsut the metal ones? The dual plastic ones should be pretty safe as it also alerts you if there is more then a 3c variance of the two

[@dgarcia556]

ReefDudes ya I’ve only experienced that with the metal probe. Just be cautious.

[@ReefDudes]

@@dgarcia556 will do! I wouldnt trust a metal probe in saltwater either! asking for trouble over time.

[@75keg75]

don't use EHAIM JAGER heaters - I've had 3 near cook my fish. last being last night, I'm done with EHEIM JAGER..... I have an Aquael and it seems better but only had 12-18mths

[@BlueLagoonPoolsAndAquatics]

Reading the comment/reviews on the website people are not happy with the controller at all

[@DirtySouthBaitAndTackle]

Ok i have a problem im trying to solve. I have a 300 gallon saltwater bait tank that is getting to hot in the summer. Im trying to find a cheap bit quality solution to the problem.

[@ReefDudes]

Use fans for evaporative cooling

[@manbearpig2.024]

Can you set 2 different ranges for day and night ?

[@austinbassin4420]

Now will this one turn power off when desired high temp has been reached?

[@ReefDudes]

Sure will, thats its whole purpose in life!

[@austinbassin4420]

@@ReefDudes just ordered! $29.00 and free shipping. 30 bucks to save your reef is a drop in the bucket! No brainer.

[@ReefDudes]

@@austinbassin4420 100% agree! if no other automation a heater controller should be considered an essential basic! When you get it set the dial on your heaters to a degree or two higher (so they never kick on.. unless your controller died) then they built in ones would kick in as your back :) I also like to use 2x half size heaters rather than one fuill size :) multiple levels of backup!

[@austinbassin4420]

Thanks for the video and info! I am getting back into the hobby after 20 + years so im clueless to what technology is out there now. Sure eases the mind! Thanks again

[@ReefDudes]

@@austinbassin4420 welcome!