Is that s good salinity checker?

[Notsolostfish]

Is the ma887 milwaukee salinity checker worth it? Im new to the hobby. If someone can help me out.

 

[Reefer Matt Verified Media Partner]

Is the ma887 milwaukee salinity checker worth it? Im new to the hobby. If someone can help me out.

If that is the one you want to use, then it should work just fine. I use a simple light refractometer, that costs $20, for the last 5 years with no issues as well. I have thought about buying the one you are asking about, but it seems more of a luxury, than a necessity. All of them are hobby grade testers, and not 100% accurate.

 

[Dieing for a Drink]

Milwakaukee makes a decent ph probe.Just dont get a swing arm and maybe has a decent backlight

 

[trainbob]

I like mine it’s consistent easy to use and tested against my LFS and read the same as their water. Just make sure to bring it up to tempature first. The one thing I don’t like is the S.G. Range is only two decimal places should be three

 

[LiamPM]

The one thing I don’t like is the S.G. Range is only two decimal places should be three

What do you mean by this?

Mine shows my 1.026 - 3 decimal places when viewing in SG format.

If yours is only showing 1.02 - Then thats of no use at all

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Is the ma887 milwaukee salinity checker worth it? Im new to the hobby. If someone can help me out.

I use them and have had decent results (some units work better than others). If you want to take a deep dive into the topic, I posted this article on the subject:

https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/measuring-salinity-specific-gravity-in-aquariums.867/

Jay

 

[Notsolostfish]

I use them and have had decent results (some units work better than others). If you want to take a deep dive into the topic, I posted this article on the subject:

https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/measuring-salinity-specific-gravity-in-aquariums.867/

Jay

Im just having unbelievable hard time to pick a salinity checker. Like im new to the hobby like i mentioned and its been a rollercoaster of mixed reviews. I dont even know what to buy.

 

[Tuan’s Reef]

You'll need to get several and check them against each other periodically for a reference.

I have the tropic marin hydrometer and the Milwaukee digital. It's easier to use the Milwaukee so most of my readings is on that. Every now and than I check it with the TM hydrometer

 

[SPS2020]

The MA887 is a great refractometer; I use mine all the time. Calibrate with a reference solution every so often and you will be set for a long time to come. Welcome to the hobby!

 

[Waters]

I also use a MA887 and it is pretty accurate, but I still double check against a cheap refractometer every once in a while.

 

[Antics]

I’ve had an MA887 for years. They work very well and are easy to calibrate and extremely reliable in my experience. like @Tuan’s Reef said - I check mine against my Tropic Marin Hydrometer every month or so. I don’t every really need to check salinity unless adding new fish because I mix my salt and water at the same amounts each time.

 

[trainbob]

LiamPM my mistake yes three decimals . My point is 1.026 could range from 1.0255 to 1.0264

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

You'll need to get several and check them against each other periodically for a reference.

I have the tropic marin hydrometer and the Milwaukee digital. It's easier to use the Milwaukee so most of my readings is on that. Every now and than I check it with the TM hydrometer

The large glass TM hydrometer is what I found to be the most accurate, but most difficult to use. I use one to standardize my other devices.

Jay

 

[Reeferbadness]

I ditched my Milwaukee for the Hanna Marine Salinity Tester - it's portable, accurate, easy to calibrate and $50 less than cost of the Milwaukee - which i found to be very sensitive to water temp

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

I ditched my Milwaukee for the Hanna Marine Salinity Tester - it's portable, accurate, easy to calibrate and $50 less than cost of the Milwaukee - which i found to be very sensitive to water temp

I bought two of the Hanna probes early on - they both read consistently low, and needed a correction factor. I hope they've updated the firmware, they are really handy and much less prone to corrosion than the Milwaukee unit.

Jay

 

[Notsolostfish]

The large glass TM hydrometer is what I found to be the most accurate, but most difficult to use. I use one to standardize my other devices.

Jay

Why difficult to use? Dont use just put it in water?

 

[Gtinnel]

I have a cheap optical refractometer, the Hanna salinity tester, and the Milwaukee digital refractometer and if I go to check my salinity the only one I ever use is the Milwaukee.

 

[Notsolostfish]

I have a cheap optical refractometer, the Hanna salinity tester, and the Milwaukee digital refractometer and if I go to check my salinity the only one I ever use is the Milwaukee.

And which milwaukee do u use? The ma877? https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/milwaukee-digital-seawater-refractometer.html is that the one? Do they have a new one of it? What about https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/milwaukee-digital-seawater-refractometer.html

 

[Gtinnel]

And which milwaukee do u use? The ma877? https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/milwaukee-digital-seawater-refractometer.html is that the one? Do they have a new one of it? What about https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/milwaukee-digital-seawater-refractometer.html

It’s the Milwaukee MA887 that I have and is commonly used in the hobby. I don’t believe any of their other models are suitable for aquarium use.
The one I have is the older one with the green case but from what I understand the color change was the only difference.

Also if you do decide to get it saltwateraquarium has it on sale for a good price.

Digital Seawater Refractometer MA887 - Milwaukee

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[Notsolostfish]

It’s the Milwaukee MA887 that I have and is commonly used in the hobby. I don’t believe any of their other models are suitable for aquarium use.
The one I have is the older one with the green case but from what I understand the color change was the only difference.

Also if you do decide to get it saltwateraquarium has it on sale for a good price.

Digital Seawater Refractometer MA887 - Milwaukee

Shop The Best Saltwater Aquarium Equipment & Supplies at Saltwater Aquarium. We Carry Everything you will Need for your Fish Tank.

www.saltwateraquarium.com

Whats that model? https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/digital-brix-suger-refractometer-ma871-milwaukee/