What is a GOOD RELIABLE Thermometer

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  1. NYGiants

    NYGiants Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Someone please guide me to a good reliable thermometer... It doesn't matter if its digital or not.. just something good!

    I heard the digital coralife ones are garbage...

    Thanks!
     
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  2. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    Believe it or not, I"m using a cheapy that sticks to the glass and shows the temps, usually a few at a time, and in different colors so you know how close to that temp it is.

    I checked it with a floating glass one the were the same.

    NO sensors, no electricity, etc.

    don't try this at home!
     
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  3. KDtrey5

    KDtrey5 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Agreed. The little glass ones are the best. If you get a digital one always have a backup glass one in there.
     
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  4. Jake

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    I find the ones with probes are the best. They are accurate and long lasting, but can be expensive. My GHL temp probe was about $80.

    Don't get the AquaMedic digital thermometer. They are cheap, but do not last very long... especially if they are in the display tank.

    I don't like floating glass thermometers as they can break.
     
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  5. _alex_

    _alex_ Feather Duster

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    I use the stick on glass ones as well and they are always spot on. And for $2-$4 can't beat it
     
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  6. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    I've always used the floating glass hydrometer with thermometer. I also use a floating glass thermometer, and they always read the same.
     
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  7. Swisswiss

    Swisswiss Caribbean Reef Squid

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    +1, with the others on the glass ones
     
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  8. jonnyeatworld

    jonnyeatworld Astrea Snail

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    The Coralife digital thermometer seems like a popular choice from what i have seen online
     
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  9. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    I actually use the sticker kind on the outer glass, and check it on rare occasions with the glass one.

    Each type is less the $5.
     
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  10. Swisswiss

    Swisswiss Caribbean Reef Squid

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    How accurate is the sticker kind?
     
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