adrian_ych Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member surreal1228 Posted January 11, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted January 11, 2013 Why not just use refractometer? Quote :superman: :superman: :superman: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Firestarter Posted January 12, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted January 12, 2013 Use a swing arm hydro as a cheaper alternative. Quote Sometimes the good guys gotta do bad things to make the bad guys pay. - Harvey Specter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian_ych Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 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) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcuss Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 For salinity you no need to keep constantly keep checking 24/7. weekly with refractometer should suffice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slayer213 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Get a refractometer in this case... u just need a few drops to test... Quote Buy fish that excite YOU, and respect others' passions. Yes, we know, there's a cheaper and prettier fish than the one were talking about. - John Coppolino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian_ych Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 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.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Evolutionz Posted January 21, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted January 21, 2013 I believe refractometer are alot more accurate den those swing arm type. Quote EvolutionZ's Floating Reef: (Decommed) EvolutionZ's 4ft shallow Mixed Reef Build : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitto Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 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. Quote ~ 24 June 2012 ~ Main Tank Display- 4ft (L) x 2ft (W) x 2.5ft (H) 3side view Return Pump- 2x Eheim 1262 Wavemaker- Conch II + Tunze Skimmer- Hydor Performer 700DP Lighting- Sun System Tek-Light T5 8 x ATI 54W Chiller- Hailea 1/4hp Reactor- Skimz FR Rowaphos Dosing Pump- Bubble Magus BM-T01 -Refugium- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member JeffL Posted January 22, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted January 22, 2013 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. Quote 2 Feet Tank: (Decom Feb 2015)-Lightings : Pharos LED light 90W with wireless controller-Chiller : Arctica 1/10HP with H2Ocean Flow Pump 2000-Wavemaker : Vortech MP10ES -Skimmer : Bubble Magus NAC 3.5-Return Pump : Eheim Compact 3000-Reactor – TLF150 (Mod) with NP Biopellet-Reactor – TLF150 with Rowaphos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian_ych Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 I am looking something like the senseye, but it does not measure salinity.... http://www.seneye.com/store/seneye-reef.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jameshong Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 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.. . Quote Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do. - Goethe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian_ych Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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