Refractometers

WilliamtheMan · Post by **WilliamtheMan** » Sat May 13, 2006 9:53 am

As i am starting a brackish tank i have decided to invest in a refractometer. My initial plan was to get a hydrometer but after looking at eBay i saw some decent prices. My question is does brand really matter? when purchasing a refractometer.
The two that i am looking at are:

First one:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Refractometer-for ... dZViewItem

and this one:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MARINE-AQUARIUM-S ... dZViewItem

any suggestions would be much appreciated

William

YBeNormal · Post by **YBeNormal** » Sat May 13, 2006 10:05 am

You posted the same link twice.

WilliamtheMan · Post by **WilliamtheMan** » Sat May 13, 2006 10:26 am

LOL Sorry my mistake. It should be corrected now

Raphael · Post by **Raphael** » Sat May 13, 2006 5:22 pm

They are the same thing appart from the first one being cheaper. I personally don't think that brand makes a difference.

WilliamtheMan · Post by **WilliamtheMan** » Fri May 26, 2006 11:19 am

Thanks, I have my refractometer now. Can i calibarate it with tap water or must i use RO?

Peregrine · Post by **Peregrine** » Fri May 26, 2006 11:25 am

RO or bottled water better, but tap would suffice in most instances...but that would depend on the quality of what comes outta your tap.
If your using tap in the tank..then it should be fine to use as your base line.

WilliamtheMan · Post by **WilliamtheMan** » Fri May 26, 2006 11:35 am

Cool excellent thanks

lisalisa · Post by **lisalisa** » Fri May 26, 2006 5:41 pm

I use tap for mine.

Phaedrus · Post by **Phaedrus** » Fri May 26, 2006 11:23 pm

Mine came with a small bottle of ultra pure water for calibration. It's a Sybon brand.

Raphael · Post by **Raphael** » Sat May 27, 2006 5:24 pm

I used an RO tap to calibrate mine sice tap water isn't great here.

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