Hydrometer

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  1. xan3x

    xan3x Flamingo Tongue

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    What is a good not to expensive hydrometer?
     
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  2. Kevin3884

    Kevin3884 Tassled File Fish

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    I would suggest just buying a refractometer myself...much more accurate
     
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  3. xan3x

    xan3x Flamingo Tongue

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    Brand? site?
     
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  4. cosmo

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  5. Kevin3884

    Kevin3884 Tassled File Fish

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    just get on ebay and search "salinity refractometer"...go for something in the middle price range...$40-60 if gonna get you a pretty decent one...
     
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  6. RickM

    RickM Astrea Snail

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    If you want something cheap and probably more accurate go with a glass floating hydrometer.
     
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  7. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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  8. SwimsWithFish

    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    i use the ATI refractometer from BRS.
     
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  9. Stovebolt-V8

    Stovebolt-V8 Feather Duster

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    A refractometer is the only way to go, not that expensive but ACCURATE! If your going to do it try to do it right :eek:
     
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  10. RickM

    RickM Astrea Snail

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    It is recommended if you use a refractometer to calibrate it every time you use it.
     
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