Ustream tank streams?

Does anyone on here use Ustream to do a live stream of their tank? Or any other service to do a live stream? I was just playing around with my webcam earlier since I have a computer close to the tank. Thought about setting up a stream even though my tank is kinda boring at the moment.

 

I did a search on ustream and there was one 150 gallon reef that was live right now. Only live one I saw, but lots and lots of video on there.

 

I think there was someone on here a while back that set it up....I'm don't think I've seen the poster recently.

 

I'm surprised more people don't do it. I've got mine up right now testing it.

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Love it. Nice tank. How did you set up the live camera? What I mean is - do you need a spare computer to do that or can you hook one up directly to a hub?

 

Well my computer just happens to be close to the tank, so I'm just using a Logitech HD webcam via usb straight to the computer. But I assume by hub you mean a router or ethernet switch?

 

Router - yes.

COmputer near by is very helpful. I'd love to do this sometime.
Whatever I come up with I will have to childproof though.

 

Haha, yeah I have 2 little nephews that terrorize my tank when they visit.

Well I assume you could set it up with an IP camera that could plug into a router or even be wireless. I think its pretty neat. Would love to just be able to check on peoples tanks randomly lol.

 

IP camera! Of course how could I forget that. I had to set up a couple 2k JVC ones at work. I'll keep that in mind. Thanks.

Anymore tanks out there?

 

I left mine live all day today in case anybody feels like checking it out. Lights probably wont be on bright enough until noon central time