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Refractometers
Posted: Sat May 13, 2006 9:53 am
by WilliamtheMan
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
Posted: Sat May 13, 2006 10:05 am
by YBeNormal
You posted the same link twice.
Posted: Sat May 13, 2006 10:26 am
by WilliamtheMan
LOL Sorry my mistake. It should be corrected now
Posted: Sat May 13, 2006 5:22 pm
by Raphael
They are the same thing appart from the first one being cheaper. I personally don't think that brand makes a difference.
Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 11:19 am
by WilliamtheMan
Thanks, I have my refractometer now. Can i calibarate it with tap water or must i use RO?
Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 11:25 am
by Peregrine
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.
Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 11:35 am
by WilliamtheMan
Cool excellent thanks
Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 5:41 pm
by lisalisa
I use tap for mine.
Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 11:23 pm
by Phaedrus
Mine came with a small bottle of ultra pure water for calibration. It's a Sybon brand.
Posted: Sat May 27, 2006 5:24 pm
by Raphael
I used an RO tap to calibrate mine sice tap water isn't great here.