RC Submarines

[ThePuffLife]

This is something my brother mentioned and if it works id really like one:
Remote Control Submarines - Micro RC Submarines in Your Aquarium and Swimming Pool
I believe they can record videos... and they can be really cheap ( the one my bro mentioned is $1 with $10 shipping...) Has anyone ever tried it? Sorry if this is in the wrong forum, couldnt figure out where to put it... so many forums...

 

[mothergoose]

We have two. Not that brand but similar. They are fun in the freshwater tank and the little kiddie pool.

 

[Cassette87]

Those are certainly neat, but I'd be weary of putting anything in my tank that I'm not sure of it's build quality or materials. At the very least you know there is a copper wound DC motor in there, and copper plus reef means disaster. No question it would be cool to hook a webcam to though...

 

[ThePuffLife]

Heres a vid i found:
YouTube - snapping turtle remote control micro submarine rc

 

[ThePuffLife]

Those are certainly neat, but I'd be weary of putting anything in my tank that I'm not sure of it's build quality or materials. At the very least you know there is a copper wound DC motor in there, and copper plus reef means disaster. No question it would be cool to hook a webcam to though...

Mines not a reef... my bros is though...

 

[Frankie]

Bummer, I was waiting for the turtle to bit that thing in half.

 

[ThePuffLife]

I have a puffer tank, eventually will just become a preadator tank, do you think they would be able to bite into it and expose any wiring (resulting in electrocution)? Sorry, this may be a stupid question, not familiar with rc stuff, thats my bros area of expertise...

 

[ThePuffLife]

Bummer, I was waiting for the turtle to bit that thing in half.

lol thats wat i was expecting...:bluenod:

 

[ThePuffLife]

Sweet! Very unrealistic looking, but cool nonetheless (sp?)
Mini remote control rc submarine clownfish toys aquariums

 

[Cassette87]

Mines not a reef... my bros is though...

Ah, well long as it's well built i suppose there's no worries.. that would be interesting..

 

[ThePuffLife]

Im seriously gonna have 2 consider getting... unless there are fish that cant handle copper? I know tangs cant...

 

[SubRosa]

We sell them.The instructions state that it can be used in FW, but make no mention of SW.I wouldn't do it.

John

 

[Cassette87]

Many fish do have issues with Cu.. it's typically used for treating ich.. but is very difficult, if not impossible to maintain the tank and expect to ever totally remove the Cu.

 

[ThePuffLife]

We sell them.The instructions state that it can be used in FW, but make no mention of SW.I wouldn't do it.

John

Thank you. I guess ill pass... aggressive fish may just tear it up anyway...:rollingey

 

[chrome91]

i personally wouldnt trust it, like others said theres probably copper, which is dangerous around corals and inverts. i would also be worried about the sub catching any fishes fins

 

[pinantanjohn]

I have a puffer tank, eventually will just become a preadator tank, do you think they would be able to bite into it and expose any wiring (resulting in electrocution)? Sorry, this may be a stupid question, not familiar with rc stuff, thats my bros area of expertise...

You don't have to worry about that. Everything in there is low voltage. Not enough to damage bacteria.

You would need better than 48 volts to get much reaction from your fish.

Peace...
John