I have come to the conclusion that hydrometers are inconsistent

I have come to the conclusion that hydrometers are inconsistent! After using my coralife deep 6, an instant ocean, and a floating hydrometer which all gave me extremely different readings I want to invest in a refractometer. Any suggestions? Could I get a good one for around 50?

 

Yes, you can get one for about $50. Look on ebay or check Dr. Foster and Smith, that's where I got mine at for about $40.

 

i believe on ebay people have been mentioning theres good ones that go for 35 or so. you will wonder why you didnt have one before. lol. good luck hurley

dang, beat me again that gman. lol

 

You can find $20-$30 one on ebay.

 

I agree that a refractometer is the way to go, but I've been putting it off because I can get by knowing that my swing arm is consistently (verified several times with calibrated LFS refractometers) 2 points off. The hard part is making sure there are no bubbles and being consistent with measuring and bubble removal.

 

I got a good one on Ebay for 25 bucks.

 

I guess just the luck of the click, as always though, your info is right on.

 

I enjoy the house brand refractometer from marine depot but you can get the Sybon Refractometer for the same price from bigalsonline.com

you get a 10% discount with the coupon code "3reef"