How do you clean your hydrometer??

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  1. surfrgirl61187

    surfrgirl61187 Skunk Shrimp

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    I was wondering how do people clean their hydrometer:confused:?? We rinse ours after every use but we get water deposits making it harder to get an accurate reading.. We were thinking about using some lemon juice b/c it works with cleaning coffee makers for water deposits.. but would this be a bad thing to use for the hydrometer?? or do you guys know of something better?? Thanks for your help!! :cheesy:
     
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  2. cuttingras

    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    white vinegar
     
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  3. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    You can get a decent Refractometer for about $40 at Marine Depot, not only is it far more accurate you don't have to play the guessing game on weather it is correct or not. You would be surprised by how off a hydrometer can be.
     
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    surfrgirl61187 Skunk Shrimp

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    Oh yes.. We have heard of those.. We want to get one but we have to wait tell we get more $$.. lol.. The fish store we go to recommended that we buy one... He told us that we would be very surprised and happy that we did...
     
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  7. Crimson Ghost

    Crimson Ghost Blue Ringed Angel

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    +1 This is also the refractor that I use and I also recommend it highly - very accurate, very easy, very inexpensive.
     
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    Stevet86 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    I checked out his rating... has some negatives... looks like double charges for shipping sometimes (accident I'm sure). Did you have any issues?
     
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  10. bc219

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    I use vinegar too. Works great for any reef related item that gets buildup. Pumps, hydrometer, etc.
     
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