Coral viewer/Scope

Gonzo74 · Oct 29, 2018

Trying to find a Mesoscope or Nanoscope for viewing and studying coral. All I find are coral viewers that are not very powerful. Does anyone have an idea of where I could find one?

What does everyone use to inspect and study their coral? What has or has or has not worked for you in the past?

Gonzo

DSC reef · Oct 29, 2018

Never used a scope but I'm sure there's a few members that can point you in the right direction, here's a bump for you.

AB_Reefer · Oct 30, 2018

following..

Gonzo74 · Oct 30, 2018

This is what I have found thus far that does not have horrible reviews. It does not focus past 12 inches though. I will keep looking for something that will allow me to focus further and is hands free. I may have to DIY something with a suction cup.

https://www.marinedepot.com/Innovat..._Viewing_Systems_(IVS)-IO00302-FIMIVW-vi.html

aidz415 · Oct 30, 2018

Saw this one at reef a palooza

https://flippercleaner.com/products/deepsee-magnified-aquarium-viewer

Gonzo74 · Nov 2, 2018

Found this ok eBay. Ordered from Germany and will get here mid November. I will post a review and pictures after I get it.

https://www.theaquariumsolution.com/getting-best-your-d-d-nanoscope

Gonzo74 · Aug 28, 2019

I never use this thing. Anyone want to buy it?

Getting the best from your D-D NanoScope | D-D The Aquarium Solution

www.theaquariumsolution.com

Jvesche20 · Aug 28, 2019

Gonzo74 said:
I never use this thing. Anyone want to buy it?

Getting the best from your D-D NanoScope | D-D The Aquarium Solution

www.theaquariumsolution.com

That’s funny!

How much was it when you got it? I’m not sure what exactly it is.

Gonzo74 · Aug 28, 2019

Jvesche20 said:
That’s funny!

How much was it when you got it? I’m not sure what exactly it is.

I paid $120 for the scope and had to wait 2 months for shipping from Germany.

Was so excited about it and have only used it twice. Works great but i hate having to set it up and break it down after use.

Would rather spend that time doing husbandry.

Nicholfritz · Dec 9, 2021

Gonzo74 said:
I paid $120 for the scope and had to wait 2 months for shipping from Germany.

Was so excited about it and have only used it twice. Works great but i hate having to set it up and break it down after use.

Would rather spend that time doing husbandry.

Still trying to get rid of this?

Gonzo74 · Dec 9, 2021

Nicholfritz said:
Still trying to get rid of this?

I still have it. It’s an old post but yeah, I would sell it.

Nicholfritz · Dec 13, 2021

Gonzo74 said:
I still have it. It’s an old post but yeah, I would sell it.

Yeah, I knew it was an old post but I thought you might be like me and it might have been put away and forgotten. Researching a little more I'm not sure if it would be of much use in my nano tank. Looks like the focal length is around 12" minimum for the standard lens and that's roughly the depth of my Biocube 14. Very interesting little instrument though!