Portable Microscope vs. Magnifying Glass

[MrsRonMidtownStomp]

We currently don't have any magnifying glasses or anything to look at corals up close (to check for red bugs or just for fun). I'm leaning towards a $17 handheld LED-lit microscope from Anchor Optics, with 60-100X zoom. My husband is wondering if that is too magnification, and if we should go for a 10-20X jeweler's magnifying glass.
What do all of you use, and what would you recommend?

 

[epicfish]

Depending on how wide your field of view is, you may or may not be able to see the entire red bug at once with the 60-100x zoom. 10-20x will probably suffice for what you want to do.

 

[drdoug]

Do you have a link for either of those options? That sounds cool.

 

[eeorrandy]

$17 ? Is that right or a typo?

Never mind, I found it.... not a typo

http://www.anchoroptics.com/catalog/product.cfm?id=392