Customer Reviews

Lifegard Aquatics Digital Temp Alert

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I purchased this item from an online pet store. I liked the fact that it is a good size and it is easy to read. However, it only worked for a year. The unit continuously malfunctioned even after installing new batteries figuring that would have been the problem. Unfortunately it wasn't. It kept saying it was over 100 degrees in the tank. My fish would have been like scrambled eggs in my tank if that were true. Luckily I had a portable PH/thermometer handy to double check for accuracy. I had to order a completely different thermometer. I don't normally write bad reviews on products, but I wanted to let you know so you don't make the same mistake. If you are looking at a digital thermometer, then I would recommend one made by Coralife. It is small, but works great.

This is great while it works. In my case it lasted about two years. These thermometers are invaluable when setting up a tank and setting heaters. They will eventually start reading high, but they are worth the price.

Tough to rate as it seems to be accurate enough but that is not the end of the story.

The device display is quite over sized at approximately 4"x4", which for many will be a benefit as the display digit readout numbers are over 1" tall. But with the logo in pink and bold white thick type, it takes on a toy-like quality and looks cheap....which it's not. That said, that's all about personal preference.

My problem is more about the cord length on the probe. At 39", far too short for me. I'm using a 65 gallon tank that's 24" tall. OK, so if I place the probe 12" into the water... and want to wall-mount the display (it comes with a wall bracket for that purpose), I'm stretching the cord to get it where I want it and also creating a hazard. Not good.

So, I bought a different brand (Lab Safety Supply, Inc. part #148464) sold here and elsewhere for about $22 that has a waterproof probe and a very ample cord. Very compact and professional unit and that also has hi/low temp alerts but for the probe only (which for most people does the job just fine).

Lifegard could do much better on this one. Please make your cord longer.

The thermometer worked fine for about 2 years, but now the in-tank temperature reads about 8-10 degrees F too high. I contacted the manufacturer to request a replacement but was denied as the product only carries a 1-year warranty.

I use this one on my 90 gal show tank. works great with no problems. Its large and stands out a little, but I can see it from across the room. :-)

Like the others, I enjoyed the size of the display. I also liked the fact it displayed both the room temp. and the aquarium temp. (in/out temps) I liked my 1st one so much, I bought another for my 2nd aquarium. But like the other reviews, both thermometers began reading high and/or low. Cleaning the sensor helped a bit but only for a day or so. As for my use: 2 freshwater tanks, prefered temp. is 78F to 80F, heaters are 1.5x the size needed to regulate a tank the size it is used in to minimize heating time, room temps are kept around 71F in winter, 76F in summer.

this product works exactly as advertised........the display is large, so i mounted it to the side of my 65 gal tank using the double sided tape.....i would recommend this product