Microscope for counting rotifiers.

[NH Reef]

Any suggestions on what I should get without breaking the bank?

Any suggestions on what I should get without breaking the bank?

 

[ignatz]

I use a 10x loop so I'd think any student grade microscope would work for counting rotifiers.

 

[Duffam3434]

Counting rotifiers.. Sounds like a pain. Your planning on selling them in assuming?

 

[NH Reef]

no just to check the density. make sure to feed enough.

 

[AlexG]

I just ordered a pocket microscope I should receive it today 60-100x it was $10. I am not sure if it is worth it but I could not pass it up for the price. I want to be able to look at my refuge critters close up. I will let you know how it works.

 

[NH Reef]

Thanks guys. So it looks like I can get away with a minimal amount of magnification.

 

[temper76]

Just use a clear shot glass n put it on the light n you can see them :) that's what I do.

 

[Mr Cob]

I use a jeweler's loupe 10x

You should be able to count 15+ in a small area when looking through the loupe to verify your density. My high density cultures will have hundreds of rotifers in a 5ml area. For the most part once you get a dense culture you will know...the phyto is exhausted quickly and you can see them sparkling everywhere.