I'm new to reefing and purchased one. I love it. I check my tank about 1 or 2 times a week. The real benefit is when I'm making salt water. I fill my 5g bucket 1/2 way with RODI then the day before I put in about 6 1/2 cups scoops of salt. That get my Salinity generally is in the 60s. Then I add the fresh bucket of RODI till it reads 34.8. That water gets tested about 9 or 10 times till it's right on the money. I pour 1/2 of the 5g RODI then add 2 cup measures till I get in the 33.8 range then I add a few plastic bowl till I hit my target. Right on the money every time.1. What's your experience with Digital Refractometers? Tell us what you like about them! I use one when mixing new saltwater. I like the ease of use and clear read-out.
2. Do you own a digital refractometer and if not would you ever consider using one in the future? I own the Hanna HI98319 unit.
HI98319 Marine Salinity Tester
Designed for Simple Aquarium Salinity Testing Hanna Instruments HI98319 Marine Salinity Tester measures electrical conductivity (EC) to determine the salinity of natural and artificial seawater. Within seconds, the salinity and temperature are measured, and then using the temperature reading...www.bulkreefsupply.com