Budget refractometer

[AJK]

Hi,
I've spent alot of $$$$, is there a refractometer I can purchase, that's better then a hydrometer, that doesn't cost alot ? All suggestions welcome.

I found some on Ebay, for $19.50,. Has anyone used these ? You can also PM me.

Salinity Refractometer 0~10% Salt Water Marine Aquarium | eBay

Thanks

 

[DesertOrchid]

I bought mine from Dr Foster and Smith for 35 dollars.... good investment and if for some reason it doesn't work they will take it back! You might also get some of the solution to calibrate it just to be sure it is spot on. They are really accurate though.

 

[AJK]

Thanks friend. Most I viewed were $100 plus !! PM'd you

 

[AJK]

I ordered one $48.98 including shipping, free solution. Feel alot better, now I can get some accurate salinity levels, hydrometer(s) on it's way to city trash

Time to visit the dollar store, for pork & beans, breakfast, lunch and dinner, hmm wonder how fish food taste, Lol !!!!

 

[Frankie]

I feel ya. Pork and beans are not so bad though

AJK, when you see the word "budget" in this hobby it means you start a budget on your system and try to portion out income into it weekly and buy good stuff over time. That's how I do it anyhow and I always get the good stuff. Not the "cheap" stuff.

 

[jjmoneyman]

I feel ya. Pork and beans are not so bad though

AJK, when you see the word "budget" in this hobby it means you start a budget on your system and try to portion out income into it weekly and buy good stuff over time. That's how I do it anyhow and I always get the good stuff. Not the "cheap" stuff.

You buy cheap stuff and you'll just have to buy a good one down the road anyway. Just keep eating pork and beans.

 

[DesertOrchid]

Good Job! Glad to hear you are getting your refractometer despite the pork and beans... .. you might make up for the extra cost not having to add so much salt.... well over time anyways.

I ordered one $48.98 including shipping, free solution. Feel alot better, now I can get some accurate salinity levels, hydrometer(s) on it's way to city trash

Time to visit the dollar store, for pork & beans, breakfast, lunch and dinner, hmm wonder how fish food taste, Lol !!!!

 

[Willie McDaries]

I got mine from MD,it was about $12 less when I got it though...this one here is what I use Marine Depot Aquarium Refractometer

 

[catran]

There's always Ramen noodles, Vienna sausages and of course Spam! Mmmm, Spam!
Doggone, I'm hungry....gotta go...