Salinty Issues need to borrow a refractometer.

[austinreefer]

I know the felling I have been laid off now for 2 months. Finally got a IT job at Dell starting monday. Woohoo no more retail.. Enough of that I'll keep it to the subject..

[GeoB]

I have that refractometer. I've never checked it against another one to make sure it is reading accurately. I reads the same as my swing arm. I've assumed that means they are both accurate and I spent some unecessary money getting the refractometer, but they could both be wrong I guess. My disappointment with the refractometer is that the scale and numbers are really small and hard to read. I have 20/20, but I need to point it at a really bright light to see them. I've never looked through another, maybe they are all like that.

[texasranchers]

Austinreefer, did you know that you are looking at the same thing that Josh told you about? RHS10ATC for $43@DIYreef.com compared to Premium aquatics@$59.60? Just curious.

[austinreefer]

Thanks, rancher I did. It comes down to who ever has one when I get paid. Josh no laptops yet I'll ask my boss on monday if we can start a try before you buy program for all MAAST members.

[SaltyJim]

It might be a little too early to start making requests of a new manager. Have you already completed their training? What exactly are you going to do for Dell?

sorry for the hijack....it'll never happen again ;)

[austinreefer]

Man, I was kidding might be nice idea though ? Start Monday in tech support. Funny thing is a few years back I would of laughed at the idea, now I am thankfull for any computer job. Spent the last 3 years as a retail manager "hated every second of it" am I psyched ?? oh yea !! Sad part is I moved to Dallas after I was laid off in 2000 to take a sysadmin job only to watch the company go under 3 months later, after that it was retail or starve. Any way lots of trips up and down IH 35 glad to be back can't wait to start work so I can spend money on my tank... Cool thing about moving to dallas was I never would of started reef keeping utill I walked into Dallas North Aquarium, got inspired instantly then, I had to have it. Sure I had a saltwater fish only system 12 years ago which was a pita, now the hobby as evolved so much plus the wealth of knowldge out there makes it awesome and I am glad to be part of it.

[matt]

I'd consider one of the higher accuracy floating hydrometers instead of a refractometer if you're looking to save a few bucks. Mine is really close to the refractometer I checked it against, once I learned how to read the thing, and it cost about $20. I can't remember the brand, but it's pretty big; maybe about a foot long.

[SaltyJim]

hey austinreefer,

I have an extra SeaTest hydrometer if you just need to borrow one for a little while. I too have lost many to the concrete floor gods. Just PM me if you still need one.

Jim