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Deep Six Hydrometer 1.012 - 1.032 specific gravity by Central Aquatics. Easy and accurate way to test specific gravity


Price: $6 to $19 at 29 stores
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The best hydrometer for its cost

Installation and Operation No Installation is required


Performance vs. Expectations For its cost this product meets all my expectations


Value for money In my oppion you get more out of this little product than what you pay for it


Customer Support Never had to deal with customer support and I really don't think any one would have to deal with them - this product is just that easy to use.


Liked about it Very easy to use and its cheap.


Didn't like There is nothing I don't like about this product.


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5.0
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5.0
Would consider buying it again:
 
5.0

By scubasteve3610
Oct 07, 2009
 
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Good for the money, average

Installation and Operation No installations required, use right out of the package


Performance vs. Expectations Performed as I expected it too.. It is not very acurate but rather gives you a great idea of your gravity


Value for money Good value for your money


Liked about it Easy to use
Time saving
Cheap


Didn't like It needs to be rinsed off and cleaned after each use, if you do not do this your next measurement will be way off.


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4.0
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4.0
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4.0

By salty198
Sep 16, 2009
 
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Would only buy until you can save up enough for a

Installation and Operation No installation


Performance vs. Expectations It works ok for an estimate


Value for money Got it for free so id say it is.


Customer Support Havent dealt with the company


Liked about it Easy to use, has a clip on it


Didn't like Like most hydrometers, performance is nowhere close to that of a refractometer


Overall rating:
 
3.0
Overall satisfaction:
 
3.0
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3.0

By Reeftanker3295
Aug 07, 2009
 
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Good for the money

Installation and Operation Seems to work fine for me. Some people have problems with it. It does have issues from time to time but as long as you remember to not let bubbles build up on the needle you should be fine.


Performance vs. Expectations Readings seem consistent with my tank and right on target. I have had no issues therefor it performs well for me.


Value for money Great for the money.


Liked about it Easy
Consistent
Fast


Didn't like Having to knock bubbles off the needle


Overall rating:
 
4.5
Overall satisfaction:
 
5.0
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4.0

By Jagator
Jul 30, 2009
 
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A good start

Installation and Operation Easy instructions,


Performance vs. Expectations Measures salinity as stated, however, seems to be inaccurate


Liked about it Cheap


Didn't like Not accurate enough to be used for anymore than a ballpark measurement.


Overall rating:
 
2.5
Overall satisfaction:
 
3.0
Would consider buying it again:
 
2.0

By Staplesofficewar
Jul 29, 2009
 
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Cheap and usefull

Installation and Operation Real easy cause there is no installation


Performance vs. Expectations It works real good


Liked about it -easy to use
-cheap
-no installation


Didn't like nothing I don't like


Overall rating:
 
5.0
Overall satisfaction:
 
5.0
Would consider buying it again:
 
5.0

By 10 gallon reefer
Jul 28, 2009
 
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Great Hydrometer

General I personally have had no problems with mine. I've tested it against 2 refractometers and it is accurate. Could be that I just got a rare one that was calibrated correctly. I followed the instructions exactly and filled the thing with some good saltwater and let it sit for 24 hours before use and everything has worked perfect for me. Only thing that throws it off is if there are any little bubbles on the needle. No bubbles are required for a perfect reading. I love mine and for the same results I'll spend 6 or 7 dollars for this unit over 60 or more dollars for a refractometer any day. Do make sure that yours is calibrated correctly though so you've got no worries.


Liked about it Easy to read and very inexpensive


Overall rating:
 
5.0
Overall satisfaction:
 
5.0
Would consider buying it again:
 
5.0

By ibanez2k
Jul 09, 2009
 
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Coralife Deep Six Hydrometer

General Would not recommend buying it unless you are going to use it as a starter until you save and get a refractometer.


Liked about it Easy to read.


Didn't like Compared to my refractometer the salinity was off .003.


Overall rating:
 
1.5
Overall satisfaction:
 
2.0
Would consider buying it again:
 
1.0

By AquaGrizzly
Jul 08, 2009
 
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Cheap and Inaccurate

General These hydrometers are the source of many inaccurate readings. If the user does not have it tested against a calibrated refractometer, then the user will never know how much the unit is off. Mine was reading .005 too low when I first got it and my SG was at 1.030 but the hydrometer was reading 1.025. When I had my water tested with a refractometer I discovered the problem and had to lower my SG. Save yourself the headache, start with a properly calibrated refractometer.


Liked about it Inexpensive.


Didn't like Inaccurate if not tested against a calibrated refractometer first. Becomes less accurate with age.


Overall rating:
 
2.5
Overall satisfaction:
 
3.0
Would consider buying it again:
 
2.0

By ILuvMyGoldBarb
Jul 08, 2009
 
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Not the best

General If you get a good one they are ok, but they aren't accurate enough for piece of mind unless you only have a fish only tank.


Liked about it It was somewhat close sometimes


Didn't like It was somewhat close sometimes


Overall rating:
 
2.0
Overall satisfaction:
 
3.0
Would consider buying it again:
 
1.0

By guitar8222
Jul 08, 2009
 
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Deep Six Hydrometer

General An OK hydrometer for the money. Packaging says it's adjusted properly but the one I have is not it is about .04 off which is really annoying. I would recommend a refractometer or another manual hydrometer!


Overall rating:
 
2.5
Overall satisfaction:
 
3.0
Would consider buying it again:
 
2.0

By cutietwo
Jul 06, 2009
 
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Don't buy

General Starting off with a reef tank i would say you can use this for a little. But if you get serious in to having a established tank. I would recommend buying a refractometer


Liked about it nothing


Didn't like changed reading if i put it in 3 times in a row


Overall rating:
 
1.0
Overall satisfaction:
 
1.0
Would consider buying it again:
 
1.0

By quader94
Jun 26, 2009
 
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Starter hydrometer

General Good for just getting into hobby


Liked about it Easy to read


Didn't like It isn't as accurate as I would like


Overall rating:
 
2.5
Overall satisfaction:
 
4.0
Would consider buying it again:
 
1.0

By clowninaround
Jun 06, 2009
 
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Not a good choice

General I would not recommend this as a tool for measuring tank salinity. It is routinely VERY inaccurate when compared to my refractometer readings. I would recommend a different hydrometer, or more realistically, a refractometer to accurately measure the most basic and important element of your aquarium ... the salt water.


Liked about it Easy to read and use.


Didn't like Not accurate.


Overall rating:
 
1.5
Overall satisfaction:
 
2.0
Would consider buying it again:
 
1.0

By drdude05
Jun 02, 2009
 
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Good beginner hydrometer

General Everyone's "beginner" hydrometer. I have known no one to use this item more than a couple of months before moving on to a refractometer. Personally, I would say, if you have the money, take the plunge and get a refract and skip this "step". If money is an issue however, or you are more interested in keeping a fish-only system where salinity does not have to be "spot-on" then this might be an option. Just understand that precision is something we owe the inhabitants we force to live with us.


Liked about it Simple and effective


Didn't like Not very accurate


Overall rating:
 
2.0
Overall satisfaction:
 
2.0
Would consider buying it again:
 
2.0

By superwizbang
Apr 26, 2009
 
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its okay

General Its worked pretty well so far for me. From what ive been told a refractometer would be better.


Liked about it easy to read and use


Didn't like if salt was stuck inside it caused the needle to stick and having to tap it to remove air bubbles


Overall rating:
 
3.0
Overall satisfaction:
 
3.0
Would consider buying it again:
 
3.0

By chatterboxbaby82
Apr 17, 2009
 
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Testing

General I would not recommend this for any testing . Buy a refractometer !


Liked about it Filled up nicely when pushed down into the water. Nice clip to hang off the back of the tank


Didn't like Small base . Always falls over . Very unreliable.Tests were never the same. I found this hydrometer to be a big problem testing my water.It eventually just pointed straight up and didn't work anymore . It was one month old.


Overall rating:
 
1.0
Overall satisfaction:
 
1.0
Would consider buying it again:
 
1.0

By biowheel
Apr 16, 2009
 
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