KAN
04-01-2008, 05:56 PM
Wow I just got my first Refractometer. From Marine Depot Aquarium Refractometer (http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~idProduct~MD2101.html) and I love it I don't know why I never got one before. O now I know why cause I never heard of them before THR.
Well lets start of with a little review first. The Hydrometer was nice, had a temp gage on the front of it could stay in the tank. Well heck who would buy one if they didn't know what they were buying. Ok now for the down side well why would you want it hanging in your tank all the time so it would get covered in allege. Ya the temp I think it nice on the front but you should have one for your tank any way so why does it mater. O that right to makes sure your water is at the right temp so you get the best reading as possible.
Now for the Refractometer. Lets me start off by saying they usely come preset. Ok all it takes is 3 drops not a dip. And you don't have to worry about the water temp. It will take the temp in to consideration. So no big deal if you are off by a line a line isn't much. O and it don't take much to keep them clean, all you got to do is wipe them clean with a damp soft towel.
Now how good are they well why don't you tell me. Wow good thing I check the water. Ok the Hydrometer is telling me it is 1.021. And the Refractometer is tell me 1.020. Ya I know that is low.
Well lets start of with a little review first. The Hydrometer was nice, had a temp gage on the front of it could stay in the tank. Well heck who would buy one if they didn't know what they were buying. Ok now for the down side well why would you want it hanging in your tank all the time so it would get covered in allege. Ya the temp I think it nice on the front but you should have one for your tank any way so why does it mater. O that right to makes sure your water is at the right temp so you get the best reading as possible.
Now for the Refractometer. Lets me start off by saying they usely come preset. Ok all it takes is 3 drops not a dip. And you don't have to worry about the water temp. It will take the temp in to consideration. So no big deal if you are off by a line a line isn't much. O and it don't take much to keep them clean, all you got to do is wipe them clean with a damp soft towel.
Now how good are they well why don't you tell me. Wow good thing I check the water. Ok the Hydrometer is telling me it is 1.021. And the Refractometer is tell me 1.020. Ya I know that is low.