salinity refractometers

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by spongebob, Sep 10, 2013.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. spongebob

    spongebob Flamingo Tongue

    Joined:
    Dec 8, 2012
    Messages:
    112
    Location:
    cocoa fl
    There are so many on amazon uuhhggg!!! What type is best for the money.Should I get one the doesn"t need calibration.I just don"t want to spend to much it cuts into the coral budget :-D
     
    spongebob, Sep 10, 2013
    spongebob, Sep 10, 2013
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. psiclone

    psiclone Purple Spiny Lobster

    Joined:
    Feb 12, 2009
    Messages:
    476
    Location:
    Reno,NV
    just get one with automatic temperature compensation.
     
    psiclone, Sep 10, 2013
    psiclone, Sep 10, 2013
    #2
  3. AZDesertRat

    AZDesertRat Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Jul 30, 2009
    Messages:
    3,904
    Location:
    Phoenix AZ
    Look for one with a metal housing, some are plastic so not as sturdy.
    I have had a Sybon brand for over 12 years now and rarely have to calibrate it as long as I put it away in its case cleaned off each time.
     
    AZDesertRat, Sep 10, 2013
    AZDesertRat, Sep 10, 2013
    #3
  4. Ducncover

    Ducncover Skunk Shrimp

    Joined:
    Oct 8, 2012
    Messages:
    254
    Location:
    Everett, Wa
    I bought mine from brs.. Think it's was $40 and came with calibration fluid, case, and cleaning cloth
     
    Ducncover, Sep 10, 2013
    Ducncover, Sep 10, 2013
    #4