Digital Salinity meter? Or ??

[Marksreef]

After all these years I think I’m getting tired of the refractometer And willing to invest in something far easier and accurate.
What’s the latest and greatest??
Budget $125.00

 

[pompeyjohn]

The Milwaukee Refractometer works well for me.

 

[cloak]

I've been using a floating glass hydrometer for almost 20 years now without any problems. Best money I've ever spent. ;)
The only downside though is that they break easily if your not careful. I've sat on numerous hydrometers over the years by accident. I just forgot where I put it and the next thing you know SNAP!

https://www.marinedepot.com/Fluval_...MI-eLrrN7E2QIVw1t-Ch1VPQG7EAYYAiABEgL8i_D_BwE

 

[Nicolas Sabrun]

After all these years I think I’m getting tired of the refractometer And willing to invest in something far easier and accurate.
What’s the latest and greatest??
Budget $125.00

I have the American Pinpoint monitor. My refractometer is far more accurate than the monitor. If you use it with battery just to check, it is ok as long as it is calibrated correctly. As a monitor, I don't recommend it. I have it in my sump with AC adapter and constantly fluctuate. It is prone to interferences as well specially with light on ( I.e ballast)

Honestly, nothing beyter than a good quality refractometer for periodic check.

I may try a salinity probe on my RK at some point but I can't really justify the cost.

 

[Ruckus16]

Icecap just released a new one.
https://premiumaquatics.com/product...O382EKenNyeK_h7qk23scoa-leYirTOxoCQ1oQAvD_BwE

 

[Marksreef]

Icecap just released a new one.
https://premiumaquatics.com/product...O382EKenNyeK_h7qk23scoa-leYirTOxoCQ1oQAvD_BwE

I hate to be a guinea pig. There’s no reviews on that at all. It looks OK though and gives temperature too.
I like that for water changes which is what is usually used for mostly.

 

[Ruckus16]

I haven't seen anything negative so far, all good. Just giving you another option....
FWIW, I have a lot of icecap products and have never had a problem

 

[Marksreef]

I too used to be s long time icecap user.
Great company. A good product to think about. Especially since it’s got the temperature built-in. It’s great for making up water change water. It tests the salinity and the temperature before you’re ready to go.