What timer are you using for your lights?

[Charlies1dad]

Hello all....

Just curious....what brand of timers are you all using on your lighting for your tank?

Also....any recommendations on a light for a 75 gallon?


Thanks for your input!

 

[Fishmanic]

I use smart plugs under various names such as Tuya, Kasa etc. You set the schedule just once and even through power outages the schedule is resumed. And, if you have an Echo Alexa smart device, you can turn the lights on or off with your voice. You can also control via the app on a smart phone or in widgets on an iphone. I have all three of my tanks on smart plugs as well as outside lights and overhead bulbs, an air conditioner, a heater, and table lamps.

 

[Wills]

I have a Twinstar SM 600 and I use a LED adaptor to do the timer and intensity. I use an old fashioned mechanical timer that I got from Amazon for my Co2 and O2 though

 

[madmark285]

Also....any recommendations on a light for a 75 gallon?
Thanks for your input!

I plan on getting the Finnex Stingray 2 with the review from Girl Talks Fish being a major factor, she has a Master Degree in Engineering which gives her credibility for me.

 

[Metalhead88]

I use smart plugs as well. This one to be exact https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072ZX8RTZ/?tag=ff0d01-20

It is set to schedule on and off at the same time per day and can easily be changed and set up.

Working great for about 2 years

 

[WhistlingBadger]

I use a $10 rotary timer I got at the local hardware store.

 

[goldfish_is_orange]

On one tank, I have a Chihiros WRGB that came with a Bluetooth controller. Then I use their app to set the schedule and light intensity. You can check them out if you haven't bought a light yet.
On my other 2 tanks, I turn the lights on/off manually

 

[FishGuest5123]

I use a $10 rotary timer I got at the local hardware store.

Me too. Lol!

 

[The Lumpfish Guy]

I just use a cheepy clock timer from Tesco
Nothing fancy, does the job.

 

[Fishmanic]

As long as you have wifi in your home and a smart phone, smart plugs are great devices. And they have come way down in price. On amazon right now, you can buy one for $8 and a 4 pack for $20. Also, with your smart phone, you can set it up and control it via an app.

 

[Fishmanic]

More info on smart plugs HERE

 

[Retired Viking]

I just use old light timers I had to turn off my tank lights.

 

[BelaSmith]

I use Century 24 hour Timer and it works great.

 

[clambert122]

I use a Kasa ( made by TP-Link ) smart power bar, and use Google Home to schedule the on and offs.

 

[Essjay]

Since the tank lights need to be on for the same length of time at the same time every day, I just use a basic timer. Set the on time, set the off time then leave it to do its job.