Refractometer?

[AC2020x]

Refractometer?

Hey, I've been looking to get a refractometer for a while and now that i'm starting up a new tank I figure this is a good time!

Does any refratometer work? Is this good? or would it just end up being a waste of money and I should go for a more expensive one?


http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Salinity-Ref...d=p3286.c0.m14

Thanks alot!
-AC



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29 Gallon SW FOWLR+ some reef!-- 1st SW tank

 

[chawk610]

hmmm... Not sure... like the simplicity of my Hydromoeter.

 

[mr.reef24]

marinedepot.com has great and inexpensive realiable refractometer's

mr.reef24

 

[CHOMPERS]

I have been told that the cheapest refractometer is better than the best hydrometer. However, I'm still using a hydrometer. I'm planning on upgrading some time in the future but my limited resources must pay for other things first. My hydrometer gets me in the right ballpark and my lfs uses a refractometer. I take them a water sample every now and then to get a second opinion.

 

[CHOMPERS]

I have been told that the cheapest refractometer is better than the best hydrometer.

By the way, that statement pertains to the precision of a refractometer, which is correct.

For a fish only system, a hydrometer is fine. For species such as starfish or sea horses (which need consistent salinity levels), a refractometer becomes much more important.