Recommended Refractometer for Brackish?

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Recommended Refractometer for Brackish?

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I'm deciding at the moment wether to go for a few SAPs or figure 8. Obviously if I go for a F8 I'm going to need one of these so if you could point me in the direction of a few good models that would be helpful!

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Re: Recommended Refractometer for Brackish?

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I bought mine off Ebay. For BW it doesn't have to be exact but be sure to calibrate it.
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Re: Recommended Refractometer for Brackish?

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Is brackish much easier to maintain than full marine then, I mean are the fish not as sensitive I guess?

I was worried about which to get as read that some meters don't go low enough to do brackish but maybe that was the other type?
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Re: Recommended Refractometer for Brackish?

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You need to get one that measures saltwater.

Personally, I think that once set up, SW is easier to maintain.
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