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Cant find a good, cheap refractometer

Discussion in 'Des Moines & Ames Region' started by OccelatedFrogfish, Dec 30, 2011.

  1. Dec 30, 2011 #1
    OccelatedFrogfish

    OccelatedFrogfish Inactive User

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    /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/doze.gifHi guys, I cant settle for just a swinging arm salinity tester. Do you guys know where to find a good


    and cheap refractometer
     
  2. Dec 30, 2011 #2
    FlyingMoray Minburn, IA

    FlyingMoray Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Online would be the best place to look. I have the Deltec one and personally think it is the best one available.

    http://www.saltysupply.com/Deltec-D-D-ATC-Seawater-RefractoMeter-p/SS531102.htm

    Otherwise a cheaper decent one would be like this one...

    http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/products/test-kits/refractometer/refractometer-for-reading-salinity-w-free-calibration-fluid.html
     
  3. Dec 30, 2011 #3
    FlyingMoray Minburn, IA

    FlyingMoray Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Seascapes here in town may have something in stock but I am not sure. You could always call them and find out.
     
  4. Dec 30, 2011 #4
    OccelatedFrogfish

    OccelatedFrogfish Inactive User

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    Thank you for the advice, I think I will go to seascapes to find out, Thank you!/DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/laugh.gif
     
  5. Dec 31, 2011 #5
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    First good and cheap do not go together.

    What do you want to spend?
     
  6. Dec 31, 2011 #6
    xroads La Porte City, IA

    xroads Veteran Reefkeeper Vendor

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    First good and cheap do not go together.

    What do you want to spend?
     
  7. Dec 31, 2011 #7
    saltwaternewbee

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    Try the for sale section...philby (liquidation before christmas) he has for sale. I saw it yesterday when I picked up some stuff. Lmk if you need his number
     
  8. Dec 31, 2011 #8
    Dave Des Moines Area

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    I have the BRS one and have been happy with it.
     
  9. Dec 31, 2011 #9
    Dave Des Moines Area

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    And if not I bet they can order the BRS one for you since they carry BRS products.  I just bought a gallon of BRS kalk there yesterday for no more than what it would have cost me shipped from BRS.  Support our sponsors whenever you can...
     
  10. Dec 31, 2011 #10
    mcfadden

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    Marine depot has one on sale. Go to home page click on specials.
     
  11. Dec 31, 2011 #11
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    $24 and works awesome

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ocean-Salinity-Refractometer-4-Aquarium-Sea-Reef-Water-/370221707658?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5632eef18a

    Same as BRS one. Get the BRS 35ppt fluid though too

    http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/aqua-craft-refractometer-calibration-fluid.html
     
  12. Jan 1, 2012 #12
    OccelatedFrogfish

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    More then enough help guys/DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/biggrin.gif thank you, I will be on the lookout for a refractometer
     

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