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Coralife Deep Six Hydrometer
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Deep Six Hydrometer 1.012 - 1.032 specific gravity by Central Aquatics. Easy and accurate way to test specific gravity
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The best hydrometer for its cost
| Installation and Operation |
No Installation is required
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| Performance vs. Expectations |
For its cost this product meets all my expectations
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| Value for money |
In my oppion you get more out of this little product than what you pay for it
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| 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.
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| Liked about it |
Very easy to use and its cheap.
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| 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 |
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5.0 |
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Good for the money, average
| Installation and Operation |
No installations required, use right out of the package
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| Performance vs. Expectations |
Performed as I expected it too.. It is not very acurate but rather gives you a great idea of your gravity
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| Value for money |
Good value for your money
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| Liked about it |
Easy to use
Time saving
Cheap
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| 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 |
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Would only buy until you can save up enough for a
| Installation and Operation |
No installation
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| Performance vs. Expectations |
It works ok for an estimate
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| Value for money |
Got it for free so id say it is.
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| Customer Support |
Havent dealt with the company
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| Liked about it |
Easy to use, has a clip on it
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| Didn't like |
Like most hydrometers, performance is nowhere close to that of a refractometer
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3.0 |
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3.0 |
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3.0 |
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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.
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| Performance vs. Expectations |
Readings seem consistent with my tank and right on target. I have had no issues therefor it performs well for me.
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| Value for money |
Great for the money.
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| Liked about it |
Easy
Consistent
Fast
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| Didn't like |
Having to knock bubbles off the needle
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4.5 |
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5.0 |
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4.0 |
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A good start
| Installation and Operation |
Easy instructions,
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| Performance vs. Expectations |
Measures salinity as stated, however, seems to be inaccurate
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| Liked about it |
Cheap
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| Didn't like |
Not accurate enough to be used for anymore than a ballpark measurement.
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2.5 |
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3.0 |
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2.0 |
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Cheap and usefull
| Installation and Operation |
Real easy cause there is no installation
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| Performance vs. Expectations |
It works real good
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| Liked about it |
-easy to use
-cheap
-no installation
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| Didn't like |
nothing I don't like
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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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
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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5.0 |
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Coralife Deep Six Hydrometer
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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.
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| Didn't like |
Compared to my refractometer the salinity was off .003.
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1.5 |
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2.0 |
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1.0 |
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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.
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| Didn't like |
Inaccurate if not tested against a calibrated refractometer first. Becomes less accurate with age.
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2.5 |
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3.0 |
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2.0 |
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Not the best
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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
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| Didn't like |
It was somewhat close sometimes
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2.0 |
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3.0 |
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1.0 |
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Deep Six Hydrometer
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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! |
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2.5 |
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3.0 |
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2.0 |
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Don't buy
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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
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| Didn't like |
changed reading if i put it in 3 times in a row
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1.0 |
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1.0 |
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1.0 |
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Starter hydrometer
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Good for just getting into hobby |
| Liked about it |
Easy to read
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| Didn't like |
It isn't as accurate as I would like
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2.5 |
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4.0 |
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1.0 |
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Not a good choice
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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.
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| Didn't like |
Not accurate.
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1.5 |
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2.0 |
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1.0 |
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Good beginner hydrometer
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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
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| Didn't like |
Not very accurate
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2.0 |
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2.0 |
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2.0 |
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its okay
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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
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| Didn't like |
if salt was stuck inside it caused the needle to stick and having to tap it to remove air bubbles
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3.0 |
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3.0 |
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3.0 |
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Testing
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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
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| 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.
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1.0 |
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1.0 |
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1.0 |
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