hydrometer?

[damia713]

what kind of hydrometer do you use/like for brackish range tanks. I have a plastic swing arm thing but I dont trust it.

suggestions welcome

 

[Oddball]

I don't know why those swingarm models are still sold. I've seen too many posts concerning those things sticking and/or inaccurately reading. I use a simple glass floating hydrometer/thermometer and have never had any problems with it. Plus, they cost a fraction of what those swingarm models run.

 

[repair]

these are the only kind I will use. This is not the brands I have but this will show you what kind I have.

http://www.northcoastmarines.com/refract.htm

http://www.gfglass.com/brix_refractometers.html

 

[Zoodiver]

I use a refractometer.

 

[mkpeters6]

I use a refractometer.

refractometer's are def the best way to go - hydrometers are notorious for giving poor readings - even with the thermometer style ones unless you have an area in your tank or sump were there is no agitation or water movement, it is impossible to get a good read - ive found em impossible to read since my reef tank has so much water movement

 

[repair]

I use a refractometer.

You didn't look at my links.... thats what I have.