refractometer reccomendations??

[dannyboy]

I'm addicted to trying to make my water as perfect as possible. Many meters I come across seem to be for wine, is there a "best" meter for tanks? What are you all using, pro's and con's plz. Thanks.

 

[poksal]

Refractometer for reading salinity w/ Free Calibration fluid - Bulk Reef Supply

hands down.. just do it. We love this vendor too.

Or if you must have the best
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/milwaukee-digital-seawater-refractometer.html

 

[BL1]

They're all the same, just hop on eBay and get one there.

 

[RockStacker]

They're all the same, just hop on eBay and get one there.

I agree. Most brands available online are well within the accuracy tolerance for most reef keeping applications - as long as you keep it calibrated.

More expensive brands will have the following benefits:
1. More accuracy - although as a hobbyist I don't think we need resolutions beyond 0.001 for specific gravity, which most of them will have.
2. More durable - just don't drop it and you're fine. Most of them come with carrying cases too.
3. Corrosion resistance - just clean it after each use so saltwater does not sit on it.