mytshall Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Looking for these. Can trade as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 pm sent to you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Free hydrometer 4 ya Looking for these. Can trade as well I have a hydrometer that you can have-LOL But you're a nice guy so I cant do that to you-In other words -IMO-don't do it. Just out of curiosity, I tested my tank with the hydrometer and then with my refractometer- a difference of .2 My hydrometer is made by coralife I believe. Anyway if you want it you can have it- in exchange for a few answers to the questions I might have when hooking up my DA Reefkeeper Elite I just picked up-LOL LMK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdadof2 Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 let me know if you need any help with your rke, i love mine! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 let me know if you need any help with your rke, i love minr! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Careful what you offer-LOL, but thanks I just may need some advise!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted January 23, 2010 Share Posted January 23, 2010 Shoot Mike, I guess I threw my hydrometer in the garbage-I guess that sums up what I think they are worth. Your tank is to nice to rely on a hydrometer. You can get a very reliable one for no more than 40.00 as low as 28.00. Depends on what you like for the field of view. PM me if you need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitricker Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 I use my still use mine because my refractometer is hard to read. I just make sure that it is still reliable every few uses. come to think of it I should just buy a new refractometer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coralreefer Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 I'll never use hydrometer again...clearly an untrustworthy product...would strongly suggest going with refractometer.. DrMerle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 I picked my refrac up off of the bay of E for 30 bucks shipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytshall Posted January 24, 2010 Author Share Posted January 24, 2010 How hard is it to use? How long does it take to figure out the refractometer to get a reading? Is it worth getting the hydrometer and just testing it with a refract every so often. Last question: Ok I have a reef keeper lite that I currently have a module for PH and salinity. It would cost @ 60 for the salinity probe around the cost of the refractometer should I do that instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Not worth it my opinion, the refractometer is instant-You add a few drops of water on the lense close and look into the light. Salinty wont be an issue if you have a top off-save the difference in money and dont wast your time on a hyrdometer-LOL at the group feelings on hydrometers PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defigart Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Refractometers are the best option. Keep a look out on "bay of E" for some great deals. Also Davey Jones has had awesome prices on these in the past as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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