Myka
Valuable Member
I'm hoping some of you have experience with microscopes. I'm looking for something useful for identifying various algae such as confirmation of cyanobacteria vs diatoms, identifying different species of phytoplankton and checking for unwanted guests in cultures. I'd also like to be able to use the scope to confirm identification of various parasites such as Crypto vs Oodinium, and identify species of flukes. I know the size difference of these specimens will vary from less than 1 micron to several mm.
I have a cheap 250x USB microscope that's been fun to play with looking at fish and invert larvae. Now it's time to step it up.
My budget is CAD$500 which right now is a measly USD$350.
One I've heard mentioned is the OMAX 40X-2500X LED Digital Trinocular Lab Compound Microscope with 5MP Camera and Mechanical Stage. Is there any reason(s) that this would not be a good choice?
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01CESYP4C/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_31?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ABT2DY60T0YUE
I'm going to double post this to the Fish Disease forum too. I hope that's ok.
I have a cheap 250x USB microscope that's been fun to play with looking at fish and invert larvae. Now it's time to step it up.
My budget is CAD$500 which right now is a measly USD$350.
One I've heard mentioned is the OMAX 40X-2500X LED Digital Trinocular Lab Compound Microscope with 5MP Camera and Mechanical Stage. Is there any reason(s) that this would not be a good choice?
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01CESYP4C/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_31?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ABT2DY60T0YUE
I'm going to double post this to the Fish Disease forum too. I hope that's ok.
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