tools for measuring salinity

[grendl]

Whats the end all tool for the job???

Something like :

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Np=1&pc=1&N=0&Nty=1

I just need to know what to buy.

 

[mcox33]

That would be it, although there is another one, same thing but has a light and since getting the one with the light I find that I never use the non lighted one anymore.

Built in light definately worth the extra price.

 

[phljess]

Those are nice but they are not the end all tool for checking salinity. I would say a Conductivity meter is better. But for the price and ease of use, they are very good.

 

[Salty Bginners]

Lick test. Simple, accurate, nice.

You know your a reef geek when you go around tasting each others tanks. *coughronandrogercough*

 

[firefish2020]

Nope this is the "end all" and it works great as long as it's re-calibrated after every battery change.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=981437

 

[grendl]

That link is to this thread Ron, heh.. at least thats where it goes from here. When I said end all, I meant affordable end all. I will assume anything that link goes to will be too much!

 

[MattG]

I use the same one that is linked and am happy with it.

 

[WVfishguy]

I like using a refractometer, but my eyes are so bad I have to run around trying to get under the the proper light to read it. I think Mary may have the right idea with the lighted refractometer. If I wasn't so poor from paying Matt's outrageous salary, I'd buy one for myself.

 

[firefish2020]

http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_controllers_american_marine_pinpoint.asp?CartId=

American Marine Salinity Monitor,
yep it's a bit much, but it works great.

 

[mcox33]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8630784#post8630784 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by WVfishguy
I like using a refractometer, but my eyes are so bad I have to run around trying to get under the the proper light to read it. I think Mary may have the right idea with the lighted refractometer. If I wasn't so poor from paying Matt's outrageous salary, I'd buy one for myself.

Hey the lighted one was only 49.99 when I got it. Don't know if I can still get them for that or not.

But I could try. But this time I would need the money the day before I actually placed the order.

 

[grendl]

I am buying a used one for $20, thanks for the responses guys!