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Unread 03/01/2017, 10:19 AM   #1
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Looking at setting up a camera for my tank and would like it to be submersible. Does anyone here have any experience with the icecap camera or can recommend another submersible camera?


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Unread 03/01/2017, 11:06 AM   #2
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Are you looking for one that stays in the tank full time? Or something more like a Go Pro?

I've spent days searching for underwater cameras to go in my basement pond, at this point I think the Icecap camera is probably the best option. I have found a webcam style waterproof camera, however it needs to be constantly plugged into a computer to view it, I wasn't crazy about that idea.

Past those two all I was able to find was very high end stuff for public aquariums. One company I contacted had a model they recommended to me, their newest, smallest and cheapest camera, starting at only $2500 lol. It looked very high quality but I can do a lot of stuff for $2500.

I know there isn't much out for the Icecap yet, but if you are ok with only viewing the feed on your phone/tablet I think it has potential. From what I've seen the image quality is decent.


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My icecap cam should be here soon. Will post feed back once I set out up tonight or tomorrow.


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I'd suggest a google search.. "icecap camera review".. There are quite a few out there..


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Unread 03/02/2017, 12:31 AM   #5
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Are you looking for one that stays in the tank full time? Or something more like a Go Pro?

I've spent days searching for underwater cameras to go in my basement pond, at this point I think the Icecap camera is probably the best option. I have found a webcam style waterproof camera, however it needs to be constantly plugged into a computer to view it, I wasn't crazy about that idea.

Past those two all I was able to find was very high end stuff for public aquariums. One company I contacted had a model they recommended to me, their newest, smallest and cheapest camera, starting at only $2500 lol. It looked very high quality but I can do a lot of stuff for $2500.

I know there isn't much out for the Icecap yet, but if you are ok with only viewing the feed on your phone/tablet I think it has potential. From what I've seen the image quality is decent.
I'm looking for something to stay in there full time. Posted with a Go Pro a few times in the tank want to be able to remote in and see the feed when I'm away.

There is not much out there for a submersible camera I may just go with the ice cap.

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My icecap cam should be here soon. Will post feed back once I set out up tonight or tomorrow.


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If you could let me know your opinion on it that would be great.

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It's ok if you want to see if your fishes are alive but if you want quality video forget it.


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Unread 03/02/2017, 01:26 AM   #8
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Thank you for reporting back! That's what I was afraid of. Wanted to play around and do a time lapse with my clown fish laying eggs. I think I'll go with a standard IP camera outside the tank. I could get two decent ones for $200.

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