Protein skimmer advice

[mstrblstr33]

The only test eqiupment I currently have is a hydrometer.

 

[Ibrahim]

Try to get it calibrated cause they are usually off. I have a hydrometer and it read .023 when the water was actually .027 with a hydrometer and calibrating can save you money as well

 

[mstrblstr33]

How do I get it calibrated?

 

[Dary421]

How do I get it calibrated?

You know quite honestly,..If you're really serious about getting a nice tank up and running I'd scrap that hydrometer and spend a few bucks and invest in a refractometer , the hydrometer is affected by by your water's temperature ,the hundreds of little micro bubbles always trying to lift up on your floating arm ,salt crystals etc....I know there's a lot of hobbiest here who have purchased a refractometer on eBay for a very reasonable rate ( $20+ )., and that $20 bucks spent now could save you a lot of money and trouble down the line,..jmho,... Dary

 

[Maya]

+1 on the Refractometer. eBay is awesome.

 

[Ibrahim]

If you can find one in your price range then get it. But to calibrate you take water sample and test it on your hydrometer then test it on a refractometer ex. If the refractometer says .023 and your hydrometer says .027 use a marker and mark .023 on the hydrometer where the pointer points at.

 

[willy0508]

Refractometer for reading salinity w/ Free Calibration fluid - English

Here's the one i bought and it works great. Even came with calibration fluid. Very easy to use and it comes with good directions. $40 is a good price.

 

[mstrblstr33]

Definitely gonna have to get one....thanks for the info and the link.