Measuring Dissolved O2 In The Water?

[Kittiee Katt]

As the title suggests, I'm wondering if there's some way to test how much dissolved oxygen is in the water column? We have kits to test for just about everything in this hobby, and I was wondering if theres one that measures the dissolved 02?

Also, what is oxygen in the water column measured in? Is it done in parts per million or is it measured in another way?

I don't have oxygenation problems, none of my fish are gasping, I'm just curious if/how its measured.

Thanks in advance.

 

[tlindsey]

I actually had a saltwater master test kit that included a oxygen test, but that was in the early 90's

 

[Kittiee Katt]

I actually had a saltwater master test kit that included a oxygen test, but that was in the early 90's

Can you get them for fresh water?

 

[tlindsey]

Yes if I remember correctly I think you could test for freshwater.

 

[duanes]

There is a DO meter I used when working for a water supplier, I believe it is made by the HACH company. If I remember right it is not an inexpensive piece of gear though. And there may be others available like it through companies like Fisher-Scientific.

 

[Kittiee Katt]

Thank you. While I'm not made of money I'm pretty good at saving. So with enough time, money isn't to much of an issue. At least I have an idea on where to start now.

 

[tlindsey]

They have a couple available online one is produced by salifert a manufacturer in Holland.

 

[Kittiee Katt]

Nice. Link by any chance? My 'google' skills are horrible lol.

 

[duanes]

http://www.fisher.co.uk/index.php/e...lved oxygen probes&ordering=&searchphrase=all
This popped up for me under UK, because I happen to be in London at the moment, but you can check for your area once you see what interests you.

 

[tlindsey]

The test kit was sold by petsolutions for $22.99, check Amazon , or EBay.