Mini or short Hydrometer in SG

[adrian_ych]

Hi, I would like some advise as I am looking for a short hydrometer for my nano-tank which is only about 6 inches deep (11 inch (L) x 7 inch (H) x 6 inch (W) tank).

I am currently using 2 types of floating hydrometers in my main tank (8 inch "unbranded" and 6 inch Sera).

Kindly advise if shorter ones that mainly measure between 1.010 to 1.030 is sufficient as I do not really need the whole 1.000 to 1.040 range.

also if the Oceanic Systems AOC36014 Biocube Mini Hydrometer is available in SG ?

http://about.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=771893892/search=Oceanic%2BBioCube%2BMini%2BHydrometer/mode=about_saltaquarium/rd_type=M

[surreal1228]

Why not just use refractometer?

[Firestarter]

Use a swing arm hydro as a cheaper alternative.

[adrian_ych]

sorry for the late reply.

I only saw 1 refractometer at aquamarine...

But I am looking for something to hang inside the nano tank.

For a small tank....10% WC is only like 1L or so hard to use a swing arm...also most swing arms too large to fit in small tank...

I am looking for either short hydrometer or any digital ones that have a probe inside the tank (some thing like some of those digital tank thermometers)

[Marcuss]

For salinity you no need to keep constantly keep checking 24/7. weekly with refractometer should suffice

[Slayer213]

Get a refractometer in this case... u just need a few drops to test...

[adrian_ych]

Thanks for the advise....

For the meantime, due to budget constrains, I got 1 no brand hydrometer (1.022), 1 sera hydrometer (1.020) and a red sea swing arm hydrometer (1.025).

I noticed that all 3 gave different readings but were quite close, the numbers from my current tank water in as above so I just average out.

Is there a "digital meter" or "idiot-proof" meter which an idiot like me can use ?

BTW, so far in my tank got LR and a few tube worms....

[Evolutionz]

I believe refractometer are alot more accurate den those swing arm type.

[pitto]

Thanks for the advise....

For the meantime, due to budget constrains, I got 1 no brand hydrometer (1.022), 1 sera hydrometer (1.020) and a red sea swing arm hydrometer (1.025).

I noticed that all 3 gave different readings but were quite close, the numbers from my current tank water in as above so I just average out.

Is there a "digital meter" or "idiot-proof" meter which an idiot like me can use ?

BTW, so far in my tank got LR and a few tube worms....

pinpoint salinity, digital, easy and accurate. But costly.

[JeffL]

there is also another one which Gemsurf previously brought in, please check out their threads.

btw I am using the pinpoint one. Not bad, I use this for preparing my water.

[adrian_ych]

I am looking something like the senseye, but it does not measure salinity....

http://www.seneye.com/store/seneye-reef.html

[Jameshong]

I am looking something like the senseye, but it does not measure salinity....

http://www.seneye.com/store/seneye-reef.html

iirc, no need to consider Seneye product if you have no budget. If you have some then go for Refractometer else stick on to your hydrometer la.. .

[adrian_ych]

iirc, no need to consider Seneye product if you have no budget. If you have some then go for Refractometer else stick on to your hydrometer la.. .

Bro....not that do not have budget...nor did I ever mention anything about budget, but sometimes got to be a little realistic for nano set-up but also weighing the cost of dead fishes and cruelty if we have the means but not the sense of responsibility.

I hope to seek your kind understanding as I am trying to get the value for money yet easy to use or idiot-proof device.