I am looking for a good Refractometer

blu iz · 05/22/2007, 09:18 AM

I am wanting to buy a refractometer for a b-day gift. What is a good one that will not break the bank, and if I can not find it at my local stores, where could I order it from on-line?

ledford1 · 05/22/2007, 10:04 AM

Marine Depot runs specials on refractometers from time to time, that's when/where I got mine.

Reefugee · 05/22/2007, 10:22 AM

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...2020&subref=AC

If you use the link above it will be only $35. It is currently "on sale" for $45. So use the link above for a discount.

Minh

Reefugee · 05/22/2007, 10:24 AM

PS - I have the exact same refractometer that I linked above. It works great. The reading is easy to read. Can't beat the price of $35.

drummereef · 05/22/2007, 10:30 AM

I've had very good luck with my Sybon refractometer. I got it from Premium Aquatics.

Reefugee · 05/22/2007, 10:36 AM

Just out of curiousity - are there any significant difference between a $40 refractometer vs $120 refractometer? I know that some of the very high end one has a built in light. But any other differences?

drummereef · 05/22/2007, 10:50 AM

The more expensive models are made of metal, not plastic for the most part. More durablility.

JokerGirl · 05/22/2007, 10:53 AM

The $40 (I think it's $50 now) refractometer I bought from Premium Aquatics a while back is all metal and rubber. It's been pretty good for the money. My only complaint with it at this point is the metal pins they used to hold the plastic lens cover together are beginning to rust, but what can ya do...

blu iz · 05/22/2007, 11:43 AM

Thank you for all your help!!! I am off to check out the different sights.....

05/22/2007, 09:18 AM	#1
blu iz Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 64	I am looking for a good Refractometer I am wanting to buy a refractometer for a b-day gift. What is a good one that will not break the bank, and if I can not find it at my local stores, where could I order it from on-line? __________________ "Living proof of the blonde myth" Amy Current Tank Info: 100gl saltwater / 29gl and 180gl freshwater

05/22/2007, 10:30 AM	#5
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	I've had very good luck with my Sybon refractometer. I got it from Premium Aquatics. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

05/22/2007, 10:50 AM	#7
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	The more expensive models are made of metal, not plastic for the most part. More durablility. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

05/22/2007, 10:53 AM	#8
JokerGirl Whistler's Mother Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: That place Posts: 1,345	The $40 (I think it's $50 now) refractometer I bought from Premium Aquatics a while back is all metal and rubber. It's been pretty good for the money. My only complaint with it at this point is the metal pins they used to hold the plastic lens cover together are beginning to rust, but what can ya do... __________________ 01000001 01101110 01111001 01101111 01101110 01100101 00111111 Current Tank Info: 120g Reef Tank, 60g Cube Mantis/Reef Tank, Want more info, ask me.

05/22/2007, 11:43 AM	#9
blu iz Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 64	Thank you for all your help!!! I am off to check out the different sights..... __________________ "Living proof of the blonde myth" Amy Current Tank Info: 100gl saltwater / 29gl and 180gl freshwater

05/22/2007, 10:04 AM	#2
ledford1 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,241	Marine Depot runs specials on refractometers from time to time, that's when/where I got mine.

05/22/2007, 10:22 AM	#3
Reefugee Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Davis, CA Posts: 6,105	http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...2020&subref=AC If you use the link above it will be only $35. It is currently "on sale" for $45. So use the link above for a discount. Minh

05/22/2007, 10:24 AM	#4
Reefugee Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Davis, CA Posts: 6,105	PS - I have the exact same refractometer that I linked above. It works great. The reading is easy to read. Can't beat the price of $35.

05/22/2007, 10:36 AM	#6
Reefugee Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Davis, CA Posts: 6,105	Just out of curiousity - are there any significant difference between a $40 refractometer vs $120 refractometer? I know that some of the very high end one has a built in light. But any other differences?