pH meters

I was looking into getting a handheld pH meter.
I foudn this one of ebay. Has anyone used it? Does it look decent? What are the brands yall would recommend
HANNA HI98103 FL pH Meter Tester, Cheker HI 98103 White - eBay (item 250326502787 end time Mar-15-09 23:28:20 PDT)

 

I have one like this http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Handheld-pH-Meter-Pen-Type-Hydroponics-Aquarium-NEW_W0QQitemZ260370379526QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item260370379526&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50


Works good. Easier to read than the liquid tests

 

ok thanks I saw those to.
Do you store it in buffer or storage liquid or anthing?
Thanks

 

If you are getting a meter to monitor the pH in your tank, make sure you do not panic at the pH level you are at. As long as your alk is good, and your pH is between 7.8 and 8.5, do not do anything major to try and fix the problem.... It is more important that the pH is stable, not that it is at 8.2 to 8.4.

Kim

 

Good Point!!!!!

 

I agree also. If everything is healthy in the tank, then you are doing just fine

 

I havn't started my tank yet. Stil trying to get all the supplies I need.
I just figured it was cheaper in the long run to get a meter than continuously buying test strips.

 

No, I just rinse it off, put the cap back on and put it in my closet.

Test Strips are trash. Do not use test strips for any of your tests. They are only as accurate as guessing. Use liquid drop tests. (or meters)