The display you walk past every day matters. These cover what it shows and how to read it.
8 questions answered.
Does Tank Commander have a built-in display?
Yes. The on-device display shows live parameters and outlet states without reaching for your phone.
What does the display show?
Temperature, pH, TDS, salinity, leak status, stray voltage status, and the on/off state of every outlet, plus alerts when something is out of range.
Can I read parameters from across the room?
Yes. The values are sized so you can see them from a few meters away — a quick glance as you walk past tells you the tank is fine.
Does the display dim at night?
Yes. The display has a night mode that automatically reduces brightness to keep your room dark and avoid disturbing fish.
Can the display show alerts?
Yes. When a parameter goes out of range or a leak is detected, the display shows the alert prominently in addition to the audible alarm.
Can I customize what the display shows?
Yes. You can choose which parameters appear on the home screen and reorder them based on what matters most for your tank.
Can I disable the display?
Yes — you can set quiet hours, dim it, or turn the screen off entirely while keeping audible alarms active.
Do I need the app if I have the display?
Not for daily checks — the display covers that. The app adds remote access, charts, history, and away-from-home notifications. Most users use both.
Tank Commander handles all of this.
Continuous monitoring, smart power outlets, and instant alerts for both marine and freshwater tanks.
- TDS, salinity & water qualityCan evaporation change salinity quickly?
- Smart outlets & automationCan I create a feeding mode that pauses pumps?
- Tank types — marine, freshwater, planted, and beyondCan it monitor a sump?
- Temperature monitoring & controlWhat happens when an aquarium heater fails on (stuck on)?
- Leak detectionWhat should I do immediately after a leak alert?
- Mobile app & notificationsCan I see historical charts of my parameters?