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GillMeister

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Let's just say it took me too long to learn this lesson. NEVER, trust a swing arm hydrometer. Mine was reading 35ppt when it was actually 41ppt.

I just ordered a refractometer. There is absolutely no reason to use anything else at the price they sell for now.
 

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Make sure you calibrate refractometer occasionally also
 

Mastering the art of locking and unlocking water pathways: What type of valves do you have on your aquarium plumbing?

  • Ball valves.

    Votes: 38 46.9%
  • Gate valves.

    Votes: 42 51.9%
  • Check valves.

    Votes: 16 19.8%
  • None.

    Votes: 22 27.2%
  • Other.

    Votes: 8 9.9%
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