Instant Ocean Aquarium Hydrometer
The Instant Ocean Aquarium Hydrometer is a very accurate, reliable watertest equipment that is easy and simple to operate. This Instant Ocean Hydrometer delivers precise full-range salinity and specific gravity readings.
Features:
· Accurate functioning
· Easy-to-use swing-arm style hydrometer for brackish and marine systems
· Precise full range salinity and specific gravity readings
· Large easy-to-read pointer and wide stabilizer base
· No-wet-hands-design
· Ideal for use in water temperatures from 68° to 85°F
Item Specifications:
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Parameter
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Suggested Level:
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Suggested Level:
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Average Level:
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Reef Aquarium
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FOWLR Aquarium
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Coral Reefs
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Specific Gravity
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1.023 - 1.025
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1.020 - 1.025
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1.025
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Temperature
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72 - 78°F
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72 - 78°F
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82°F
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pH
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8.1 - 8.4
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8.1 - 8.4
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8.0 - 8.5
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Alkalinity
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8 - 12 dKH
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8 - 12 dKH
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6 - 8 dKH
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Ammonia (NH3)
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Undetectable
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Undetectable
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Near Zero
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Nitrite (NO2)
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Undetectable
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Undetectable
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Near Zero
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Nitrate - Nitrogen (NO3)
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< 1.0 ppm
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< 30 ppm
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0.25 ppm
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Phosphate (PO4)
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< 0.2 ppm
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< 1.0 ppm
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0.13 ppm
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Calcium
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350 - 450 ppm
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350 - 450 ppm
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380 - 420 ppm
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Magnesium
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1250 - 1350 ppm
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1150 - 1350 ppm
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1300 ppm
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Iodine
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0.06 - 0.10 ppm
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0.04 - 0.10 ppm
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0.06 ppm
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Strontium
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8 - 14 ppm
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4 - 10 ppm
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8 - 10 ppm
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Installation:
· Rinse hydrometer with fresh water before using
· Slowly fill hydrometer by dipping bottom corner fill port below water surface until water flows up and over inner weir
· Dislodge air bubbles by tapping hydrometer, or pointer, gently with pencil
· Placing hydrometer on a level surface, read specific gravity (inside scale) and salinity (outside scale)
· For most marine aquariums, recommended specific gravity is 1.020 to 1.024
· Periodic cleaning is recommended to remove deposits that can accumulate on pointer, causing inaccurate readings
· To clean, soak hydrometer in mild acid (vinegar) for 30 minutes, then rinse