Good refractometer?

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  1. stepho

    stepho Panda Puffer

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    Is this a good refractometer? refractometer

    It looks pretty solid but I want to make sure before I buy it. I know you can get them cheaper on ebay but I prefer to buy from an actual store and a 3reef sponsor if possible.
     
    stepho, Jul 20, 2009
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  2. Nightstick

    Nightstick Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Yeah that one should be fine, its similar to the one that I have. Its way better than eye balling or using cheaper ones!
     
    Nightstick, Jul 21, 2009
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  3. the fisherman

    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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    Same one I have it's way better than using a hydrometer
     
    the fisherman, Jul 21, 2009
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  4. Iraf

    Iraf Snowflake Eel

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    I'm using a milwalkee refractometer, only one I've ever owned so I cant comment on any other brands :)
     
    Iraf, Jul 21, 2009
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  5. stepho

    stepho Panda Puffer

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    Good to know. Thanks guys!
     
    stepho, Jul 21, 2009
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  6. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Follow the advice on their web page. Dont calibrate with distilled to zero. Use a salinity calibration solution and calibrate to 35 ppt salinity/1.026 SG with 53.0 mS calibration fluid.
     
    inwall75, Jul 21, 2009
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  7. saltyg

    saltyg Flamingo Tongue

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    Same one I have. Pretty decent I like mine. Get the solution for calibration and you should be gtg)
     
    saltyg, Jul 21, 2009
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  8. 71sbeetle

    71sbeetle Fire Shrimp

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    same one that I have also, works great easy to use but I have since upgraded to a digital one (even easier) and haven't used that one since
     
    71sbeetle, Jul 21, 2009
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