Refractometer for Christmas?

[Ram_Puppy]

I have been asked what I want for Christmas, my answer, is A refractometer... which one do I want though?

I know I want one with a built in light, but I am wondering if there are some brands that are better than others? any other specific features I should shop for?

[don-n-sa]

one that has ATC...automatic temperature compensation

[Tim Marvin]

I bought mine from Premium Aquatics for like $50 on sale. It was the top of the line one they had.

[::pete::]

Heres One. (http://diyreef.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=35)

[Tim Marvin]

That looks just like the one I have. It works great! It looks like right around $50 with the shipping, sounds right!

[::pete::]

Yea ... I like mine too. It doesnt have a built in light, but works great.

[MikeDeL]

Or you could save a nickel (http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=REFRACT-PA&Category_Code=Hydrometer)

[Tim Marvin]

MikeDel...LMAO... That IS the one I bought. Looks like the same unit to me. I have lights built into my house so I didn't need to use the meter in the dark with a built in light...LOL

[don-n-sa]

Mine does not have a light either...but it works great with the tanks lights in the backround. IMO the lighted one are unnecessary

[cbazhaw]

Bought this one and it works great:

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=11275&ref=2020&subref=AC

$34.99

[Ram_Puppy]

Thanks for the input guys, I have passed on all your links and reccomnedations to my family! :)

Also requested was a Phosban Reactor (and media)
Salifert Test Kits (CB pets carries the full line now)
and a geforce 6800... but I doubt I will convince anyone to spend 480$ on me... :( so that probably won't happen.

[brewercm]

Not positive but I believe poth refratometers in both of those links are the same one. By the way, great price on that one cbazhaw linked to. I have the same one and it works great, just check it under a light and your readings are very simple and it is ATC.

[Brett Wilson]

Mine came from premium aquatics, looks like the above, works great.

[GaryP]

I just dip my finger into the tank and lick it off to determine salinity.

Gary

[MikeDeL]

I just dip my finger into the tank and lick it off to determine salinity.

Gary

Now that is experience. LOL


Not positive but I believe poth refratometers in both of those links are the same one

They are the same one. I was just making a funny. Saving a nickel will get you a nice piece of candy at the convenience store. :-D

[Ram_Puppy]

finger in the water? you mean you guys don't get a mouthful when you start the siphon? belly up to the real reef keepers table. :) lol