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- Hey, it's Thomas here and today we're gonna
be taking a look at Lifegard's
digital thermometer, hygrometer combo.
If you're looking for a thermometer
with a very large, easy to read digital display
that will monitor the temperature of your aquarium
plus the temperature and humidity of the room that it's in,
then this one might just be for you.
I'll also touch on a few other extra features
that it's got in just a bit.
Having a thermometer in the tank as a quick reference
to make sure that the temperature is normal
and that our heater or chiller or fans are working
is a simple and effective way to help prevent
temperature related catastrophe.
There are lots of different thermometer options out there,
the most common being small glass thermometers
that you'd stick to the inside of your aquarium
with a suction cup, and they take some pretty good vision
and squinting to read.
There are a number of digital options as well,
which are easier to read.
But they still tend to have pretty tiny displays
which can be hard to read at a distance
and you have to get right up close to them
or just be difficult to read, period,
if you don't have 20 20 vision.
Lifegard's digital thermometer, hygrometer combo
is a great option for anyone looking for
a big, easy to read thermometer for their tank.
It'll provide a temperature reading,
not only for the water in the aquarium,
but also the temperature and humidity
of the room that the aquarium is in,
which can be very handy.
It also has a built in clock with some alarm functionality,
but we're gonna touch more on that in just a bit.
In the package you'll find the thermometer,
a triple A battery, a suction cup for the probe,
and the instruction.
This big digital thermometer can display temperature
in both Celsius and Fahrenheit with a range
from minus 58 degrees Fahrenheit,
all the way up to 158 degrees Fahrenheit
with a resolution of 0.1 degrees
and an accuracy of give or take 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit,
which is excellent.
And also provides a reading of relative humidity
between 10% and 99%, with a 1% resolution.
The top temperature on the display that is labeled in
is the internal probe reading the room's temperature.
And the bottom temperature labeled out
is the external probe reading the tank's temperature.
This big display digital thermometer is very easy to set up,
just like any other digital thermometer.
Install the battery, slide the probe into the suction cup,
and drop the probe into your salt water aquarium.
When it comes to the placement of the display itself,
there are a few different options.
There's a kickstand on the back of the display
so you can stand it on a flat surface near the tank,
or you can use the keyhole mount on the back
to hang it from a small screw.
Personally, I would mount it near the aquarium,
on the wall, or on the outside of the stand.
Not only because it's easier to see that way,
but also because the probe for the room temperature
and the sensor for relative humidity
are built into the display,
and while some reefers may find that the temp
and humidity readings inside of their stand
are going to be useful, I personally prefer to know
what those readings are in the room that the tank is in
since those readings can give me some insight
into how large my heater or chiller should be,
or if my current gear is going to be adequate,
as well as how much evaporation I should expect
given how dry or humid the room is
and how that humidity might be effecting the room.
Like I mentioned earlier, there is some more functionality
beyond just simple temperature readout.
Like you'd expect, you can switch the unit of measurement
between Celsius and Fahrenheit,
depending on what you prefer.
But, you can also look at the maximum
and minimum temperature, as well as humidity readings
that are stored in memory,
which can give you some insight into why your corals
or fish might not behaving normally,
even though the current tank temperature reading
seems to be okay.
Lifegard also included a digital clock
that can be set for either 12 or 24 time
with an optional hourly chime
and even a daily alarm to help you keep
your manual feedings and dosings on track.
There's also a reset button right behind the kickstand
if you ever wanna go back to factory settings.
To use these functions or program the clock,
there are three buttons right on the front of the display,
labeled mode, adjust, and memory.
The mode and adjust buttons will allow you
to set the time on that digital clock
as well as any chimes or alarms.
And the memory button will allow you
to scroll through the maximum and minimum read temperatures,
as well as the current temperature readings
and allow you to reset those max and minimum values
by holding down the button for a few seconds.
If this large digital thermometer
is the easy to read option you've been looking for,
you can click here to pick one up for yourself.
And don't forget to top off your ATO Reservoir.
Yeah, I'm looking at you.
I know you haven't done it.
Go do it. Don't get beeped at.