Saltedpals Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 Hi. I've been using the floating type of hydrometer. The one which couples up as a thermometer. Read in the forum somewhere that they are not accurate. Can someone please recommend me one which is trust worthy? Kindly give me the brand and model (if have) Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member arcanehacker Posted January 20, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted January 20, 2004 Hi. I've been using the floating type of hydrometer. The one which couples up as a thermometer. Read in the forum somewhere that they are not accurate. Can someone please recommend me one which is trust worthy? Kindly give me the brand and model (if have) Thanks guys! get the swinging hand kind.. its much better but gotta keep clearing bubbles from the swinging pointer.. Quote Why do we use "My 2 cents worth" when 1 cents are not legal tender in Singapore anymore? Shouldn't it be 5 cents worth? "Its easier to blame the 'mantis' or crabs in the tank for missing & dead livestocks.." http://arcanehacker.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 Go for refractometer....it is the most accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member hammer99 Posted January 21, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted January 21, 2004 Hi, It really doesn't matter. The only troublesome time is that when you need to do partial change of water. as u need a huge pail to allow your hydrogrometer to flow. BTW, I'm using a 25L pail for every water change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Tanzy Posted January 21, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted January 21, 2004 You don't need a pail to float the hydrometer. A tall column of water will do. Try using plastic soft drink or juice containers with a wide mouth. Quote Warning: Heavy handed moderator in operation. Threads and post are liable to be deleted or moved without prior notification. Moderator's prerogative will be enforced. Any grievances or complains should be addressed to The Administrator. http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/uploads/post-36-1073276974.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 With a refractometer, you only need 2 drops of water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Tanzy Posted January 21, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted January 21, 2004 Why don't you use your tongue ol' senior reefer. Quote Warning: Heavy handed moderator in operation. Threads and post are liable to be deleted or moved without prior notification. Moderator's prerogative will be enforced. Any grievances or complains should be addressed to The Administrator. http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/uploads/post-36-1073276974.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuzzMarine Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 With a refractometer, you only need 2 drops of water. May i know where to get? and the price range? thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member arcanehacker Posted January 21, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted January 21, 2004 May i know where to get? and the price range? thanks in advance its probably gonna be a $10 vs $100 thing.. Quote Why do we use "My 2 cents worth" when 1 cents are not legal tender in Singapore anymore? Shouldn't it be 5 cents worth? "Its easier to blame the 'mantis' or crabs in the tank for missing & dead livestocks.." http://arcanehacker.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member arcanehacker Posted January 21, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted January 21, 2004 Why don't you use your tongue ol' senior reefer. haha.. but really, after a while of reefing, tasting with the tongue is quite accurate. I would do that till I think the water is alright then I start to test with my swinging hand hydrometer... cuts down the fuss of the number of testing and clearing bubbles... Quote Why do we use "My 2 cents worth" when 1 cents are not legal tender in Singapore anymore? Shouldn't it be 5 cents worth? "Its easier to blame the 'mantis' or crabs in the tank for missing & dead livestocks.." http://arcanehacker.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weileong Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 its probably gonna be a $10 vs $100 thing.. more like $6 vs $300 Quote Weileong's 4ft tank Part I Weileong's 4ft tank Part II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltedpals Posted January 26, 2004 Author Share Posted January 26, 2004 Thanks guys for all the replies. Really impress with this forum... didn't expect to get such quick responses! Just curious, anyone have any good LFS to recommend? I've been around and some places really charge double for accessories, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member arcanehacker Posted January 26, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted January 26, 2004 Thanks guys for all the replies. Really impress with this forum... didn't expect to get such quick responses! Just curious, anyone have any good LFS to recommend? I've been around and some places really charge double for accessories, etc. petmart at serangoon north charges very reasonable prices for acessories.. they dun sell marine fishes though.. .. but the shops around do.. Quote Why do we use "My 2 cents worth" when 1 cents are not legal tender in Singapore anymore? Shouldn't it be 5 cents worth? "Its easier to blame the 'mantis' or crabs in the tank for missing & dead livestocks.." http://arcanehacker.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightningstrike Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 a good refractometer cost a bomb. IMO, juz get the swinging type good enuff. the swinging type hydrometer by corallife should be good enuff. cost ard $15. Quote Austin the Westie: "I may be your best friend, but you are my everything". Lightning Strike's Back!!! Reefkeeping Is Not My Hobby, It's My Obsession. Austin's Birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member arcanehacker Posted January 27, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted January 27, 2004 a good refractometer cost a bomb. IMO, juz get the swinging type good enuff. the swinging type hydrometer by corallife should be good enuff. cost ard $15. true. whats that 0.00X difference in water salinity? .. I believe many advanced reefers still use the swinging arm one.. Quote Why do we use "My 2 cents worth" when 1 cents are not legal tender in Singapore anymore? Shouldn't it be 5 cents worth? "Its easier to blame the 'mantis' or crabs in the tank for missing & dead livestocks.." http://arcanehacker.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightningstrike Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 well said..... arcanehacker.... Quote Austin the Westie: "I may be your best friend, but you are my everything". Lightning Strike's Back!!! Reefkeeping Is Not My Hobby, It's My Obsession. Austin's Birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member AquaRa Posted January 27, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted January 27, 2004 refractometer is like if u really got a huge tank lor, if ur tank quite small, and u not going all out, den no need refractometer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member arcanehacker Posted January 27, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted January 27, 2004 refractometer is like if u really got a huge tank lor, if ur tank quite small, and u not going all out, den no need refractometer no really.. so what if the tank is big? its not gonna make a difference when you use a swinging type hydrometer or a refractometer.. It all boils down to water salinity being in that range. After all water is bound to evaporate and salinity is gonna go up 1-2 days after you measured and 'calibrated'. Not like the refractometer is gonna give you very very accurate reading and the water salinity is gonna stay that way.. go all out or just being paranoid? Having a 0.00X difference in water salinity is not gonna kill any LSs. Quote Why do we use "My 2 cents worth" when 1 cents are not legal tender in Singapore anymore? Shouldn't it be 5 cents worth? "Its easier to blame the 'mantis' or crabs in the tank for missing & dead livestocks.." http://arcanehacker.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member AquaRa Posted January 27, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted January 27, 2004 i mean if u not really like marine biologist those kind or expert reefers, no need refractormeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member arcanehacker Posted January 27, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted January 27, 2004 i mean if u not really like marine biologist those kind or expert reefers, no need refractormeter marine biologist use that because the test water everyday or even every hour.. they need that precise data for their database and experiments... You doing experiments? What's more.. the company pay what! Company big, got money to spend on such stuff, why dun use Quote Why do we use "My 2 cents worth" when 1 cents are not legal tender in Singapore anymore? Shouldn't it be 5 cents worth? "Its easier to blame the 'mantis' or crabs in the tank for missing & dead livestocks.." http://arcanehacker.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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