Monitoring temperature, pH, and salinity

[smcquary]

What is the most cost effective way to monitor temperature, pH and salinity. I have a small tank and don't need any power control, lighting control, etc just would like monitoring.

Thanks

 

[Brian W]

Thermometer (this was $99.00 when I bought it last year, this is a good deal)
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/traceable-long-stem-calibration-thermometer-vwr.html

ph moniter
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/ph-200-waterproof-ph-meter-hm-digital.html

Salinity moniter
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/milwaukee-digital-seawater-refractometer.html

or
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/refractometer-for-reading-salinity-with-calibration-fluid.html


You may not like the prices but to get the most accurate readings these are your best bet IMO without buying a controller
You can probably buy a complete Apex controller now for the same price as all three of these above now that people are selling off the classic version to buy the new version.
You can go cheap and buy a 5.99 digital thermometer off amazon , use an API ph test kit and use a submersible plastic pH reader for the cheapest route but your numbers will not be as accurate as the tools mentioned above.

 

[smcquary]

Thanks. I have a cheap digital thermometer from Amazon and an api test kit for pH and don't like the results and would like to upgrade. I'll look into the items you suggested.

 

[smcquary]

Those look good, but looking for something more automated that I can just look at the display and see the numbers. I have been looking at the seneye but it doesn't do salinity. Thoughts?

 

[roberthu526]

Get an apex is the easiest solution I think

 

[Salty1962]

You can get a good deal on an APEX or APEX Jr. on the forum.

 

[smcquary]

Check this out.
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/low-range-ph-conductivity-tds-combo-pen-hi98129-hanna.html

 

[Oceanavekid]

You can get a good deal on an APEX or APEX Jr. on the forum.

Going to be your best bet or go for a reef keeper lite