Reddit mentions of Zacro LCD Digital Aquarium Thermometer Fish Tank Water Terrarium Temperature

Oh dear. Is this your first big fish tank? Or first fish tank?

I would highly recommend getting a Python Water changer. It is a little pricy but it is worth the cost.

Other things you will probably need with your python for doing water changes/filling the tank.

- Some 5 gallon buckets from home depot (Great for all sorts of things, they just come in handy in the hobby, a must-have) Very cheap

- A Digital thermometer for water to help temperature match to your tank before adding the water.

- A fish saver cover for your python water changer to help you save fish when you're doing a water change.

Okay, here's what needs to be done. It's going to be a little work but you will need to quantify the frigid water.

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Step 1) Find a regulation, federal/state law that states the minimum standards for water temperature for tenants.

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Step 2) Get a water thermometer. Amazon has one for $7. https://www.amazon.com/Zacro-Aquarium-Thermometer-Terrarium-Temperature/dp/B01A0TMS6Y/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=water+thermometer&qid=1550049219&s=gateway&sr=8-7

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Step 3) Take pictures of the water thermometer with your cold-ass shower water, bathroom water, etc. Note: Don't jack up the thermometer by getting the digital reader wet. Just get the probe wet. I know what you are thinking you dirty bird.

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Step 4) Go to IG with complaint and evidence. Concurrently go to a Town Hall Meeting with your Commander and SPEAK THE FUCK UP. Don't be like the sheep in the audience. Don't be intimidated by rank at that meeting. This is your time to say something dammit.

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Step 5) Give IG/Command time to address the problem. If it doesn't work out. State/Federal representative hired by the people (votes).

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The Army is having SERIOUS problems with retention right now. You can mention something like that to SGM or the retention NCO when they bring it up to you. 2LTs, brand new to the Army, are living off-post and able to complain to their landlords and get this shit taken care of quickly. Just because you are junior enlisted, doesn't mean you have to put up with shitty living conditions.

Buy one of these.
https://www.amazon.com/Zacro-Aquarium-Thermometer-Terrarium-Temperature/dp/B01A0TMS6Y/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1486853938&sr=8-3&keywords=digital+thermometer+aquarium

Place the readout somewhere visible. It's always on. Battery lasts 12+ months on mine before I have to change it. I have three separate thermometers on my tank - temperature is one of the most important aspects to watch in your tank.

I presume you don't have a thermometer or a test kit so i recommend this thermometer and this test kit. Water should be 79°F/27°C at all times; small fluctuations are ok.

Make sure you do small water changes, about 30% and add water conditioner; api is good, but prime is better. Add the water conditioner before you add it into the tank.

I also recommend getting a digital thermometer in addition to your glass one

https://smile.amazon.com/Zacro-Aquarium-Thermometer-Terrarium-Temperature/dp/B01A0TMS6Y/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=aquarium+thermometer&qid=1567811158&s=gateway&sr=8-7

I always think its a good idea to put a thermometer on either end of the tank

Get an aquarium thermometer, it’s not expensive (less than $10). There are traditional glass-tube type, and digital ones with probe that goes in tank. I initially bought a traditional one at Walmart, but I broke it while cleaning the tank. So I got a digital one from Amazon. I got it over a year ago, but I’m still on the original battery.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01A0TMS6Y/

Grt yourself one of these. Zacro LCD Digital Aquarium Thermometer Fish Tank Water Terrarium Temperature https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A0TMS6Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_uulUDb57QT5K6

With that said make sure to get a digital thermometer with any heater to ensure it’s keeping the proper temps. :)

This is the one I use:

Zacro LCD Digital Aquarium Thermometer Fish Tank Water Terrarium Temperature https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A0TMS6Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_mG8NDb8F34KAY

Check out the Marineland Portrait (5 gallon) on Amazon - full kit, only needs a heater. - $57.46 - https://www.amazon.com/Marineland-ML90609-Portrait-Aquarium-5-Gallon/dp/B00O8SZTKQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1X2LC9K1PR12Z&keywords=marineland+portrait&qid=1550531669&s=gateway&sprefix=marineland+po%2Caps%2C155&sr=8-1

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Thermometer - $6.99 - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A0TMS6Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Tank

42 LED Light

Jardli Glass Pot

25 Watt Submersible Adjustable Heater

Digital Thermometer

$120.00 Cash & Carry Only Please (95621)

*Everything is brand new. Smoke free home with two cats.

This is the one I use. Accurate and discrete:

https://www.amazon.com/Zacro-Aquarium-Thermometer-Terrarium-Temperature/dp/B01A0TMS6Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1465915582&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=digital+aquarium+thermometer&psc=1

I'm sure you could place inside the tubing if you wanted, the external bit that measures the temperature is certainly small enough to fit inside.