refractometer

[glennr1978]

I forgot I actually had a floating hydrometer a long time ago. It wasn't made by tropic marin though. The only thing I remember about it was that it was very hard to get a reading from it. The spaces between the incraments (sp.) of measurement were so close together, and the way the water level sat around the thing made it very had to distinguish an exact reading. Then there's the fact that I had to turn off all pumps in the tank to use it.

How much do the tropic marin hydrometers run? If they don't cost too much I may look into one. Kind of like a Dr.'s second opinion.

[glennr1978]

I just found one on a site that is exactly the one I have. It's the Hagen model.

[Bill S]

Tropic Marin's are around $25. The big Hagens are decent. The small ones are too small...

I have a timer on my return pump, that I use for feeding time. Keeps food from going thru the sump. Since I also clean my skimmer a couple of times a week, it's very convenient for me to check check the salinity at the same time.

[alton]

BIO Cube did you ever get your refractometer? Or did you save your money and buy a Hydrometer? I have used a glass hydrometer since 1982. Tamer tried to show me how to use a refractometer once but with my glasses it was a pain. I thought good refractometers where around $200?

[tony]

ive used and own both but i prefer a refractometer

[erikharrison]

LOL, Tony, just so YOU know. I checked my refracto against Jeremy's, JC's, Barry's, and yours! I do it everytime I get a new frag. That way I can let them know what reading I get in comparison to theirs.

"Swing arms are horrid", do a search on this site for it. Floating ones, are the best, Refractos... ease of use, and you look SUPER nerdy while checking it.

[tony]

Refractos... ease of use, and you look SUPER nerdy while checking it.

you should do your "dance" while using yours, thatll help