Help me read the Tropic Marin Hydrometer

[Miami Reef]

Can someone tell me what the results mean?

Let’s assume the temp is 77F.


It’s my first time using it, and the instructions weren’t clear to me.

 

[slythy]

Right above 1.0265

 

[Miami Reef]

Thanks!

 

[slythy]

Thanks!

Just make sure there are no bubbles on it and that its not touching the side for the best results.

Just use an online calc if your temp is wildly different from 77

 

[Miami Reef]

Just make sure there are no bubbles on it and that its not touching the side for the best results.

Just use an online calc if your temp is wildly different from 77

Can I have the link to the online calculator?

 

[slythy]

Can I have the link to the online calculator?

https://www.hamzasreef.com/Contents/Calculators/SalinityCorrection.php
This website is saved on my phone. Has every reef calc you could ask for.

 

[Miami Reef]

https://www.hamzasreef.com/Contents/Calculators/SalinityCorrection.php
This website is saved on my phone. Has every reef calc you could ask for.

Thank you so much. You’re the best! I really appreciate your quick responses!

 

[slythy]

Thank you so much. You’re the best! I really appreciate your quick responses!

Lol no problem. It helps when you are a passenger for a 3 hour business road trip!

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

https://reefs.com/magazine/chemistry-and-the-aquarium-specific-gravity-oh-how-complicated/
Figure 4. A Tropic Marin hydrometer showing the meniscus rising to about 1.0260, but the actual reading is about 1.0265.