What magnifier are you using to inspect coral?

Pola0502ds · Apr 17, 2017

Just curious as to what everyone is using to inspect your coral, new frags, whatever? I started searching for a hand held magnifier and there are TONS of different options.

If you go to www.magnifier.com there are so many options that it became overwhelming so i figured i would post here and hopefully get some feedback.

saltyfilmfolks · Apr 17, 2017

I went with a headband style, I also own a set of plastic jewelers loupes.

dbl · Apr 17, 2017

I too use the headband style. Just find it easier than having to hold something else!

reefwiser · Apr 17, 2017

I use a Ogle Mesoscope if I had to pick something from this site you listed I would use a Pocket Microscope.

Pola0502ds · Apr 17, 2017

reefwiser said:
I use a Ogle Mesoscope if I had to pick something from this site you listed I would use a Pocket Microscope.

What don't you like about it? It looks awesome! But too bad you can't purchase it anymore!

Pola0502ds · Apr 17, 2017

dbl said:
I too use the headband style. Just find it easier than having to hold something else!

Can you provide a link for what you use or similar?

I just had to order something from amazon so i did a quick search and found the pock microscope in the link below, it was so cheap that I figured I would try it.

https://www.amazon.com/Carson-Micro...=1492458156&sr=8-7&keywords=pocket+microscope

dbl · Apr 17, 2017

Pola0502ds said:
...it was so cheap that I figured I would try it.

Nah, that's not cheap. This is cheap...lol!!! It works for me though.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003UCODIA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

reefwiser · Apr 17, 2017

I use a Jewelers head set at work when I work on ink jet printers. That date code you see all over on bottles and packages.
The Ogles mounts to the glass with a suction cup so you can set it up and keep an eye on a particular coral for a while. It's more a microscope than a magnifying glass.