Thanks everyone for the advice, suggestions and questions. After much research I have decided to go with a digital salinity meter. Will be easier in the long run. Thanks again.
Bridget

I guess I don't get what you are saying. Did I spell it wrong? It is an instrument that reads the salinity in the water in percent and specific gravity. It is for brackish and salt water fish.

First, I would like to apologize if this subject has been covered before. There so much information and so little time to sort through it.
I need to know what is the best refractometer? What brand is the best?
I don't want to buy the wrong kind and regret it later. I would like to get it right the ...

Thanks for the information. It was very helpful. I appreciate you taking the time to help me out.
Bridget

Before you read this I want to let everyone know that I have read the brackish water articles/faqs and around 20 or more profiles on Columbian Sharks. I need a little more personal experience now.

Hello everyone. I have been searching the net for quite some time trying to wade through all of the ...

I have a 20 gallon long and I'm using white sand for the bottom. It is beautiful but has killed two Whisper HOB's. What brand, kind, whatever filter will withstand the sand and not die on me?
Thanks.

The Sterbai I ordered from a highly respected online aquaria store and the Spotted and Bronze Cory's I bought at Pet*mart. The Bronze Cory's must be really hardy, I have not lost any of them and they act crazy all of the time. After a water change last night they all seem to be doing well. I will ...

The Spring Water I'm using is Sodium Free and the Colorado River Rock is the same kind of rock I'm using in my 75 gallon (about 25 of them) with no problems.
I use the same water in my ten gallon (for about five months now) and it has never gone through cycling. I empty about 1/2 the water out every ...

Quarantine Tank set up on Friday, February 10th.
Tank: 20 gallon long
Water: Bottled Spring Water
Substrate: white sand (bought at LFS for freshwater tank, I rinsed it well).
Decorations: Two Sphinx and Egyptian pillar and one medium river rock (was boiled)
Water Temp: 78F to 80F

Tests (after set ...

Hi. I want to give you a little background first and then you will have the whole picture and may better be able to help me.
I ordered four Sterba's and two twin tail Betta's from a reputable online aquaria store and received them on Tuesday (they were shipped on Monday at 7:30 PM and arrived ...

Thank you so much. I'm definitely going to get a Pterygoplichthys Pardalis (once I've completed my research and bought the necessary stuff). They are perfect.
You really helped me.

I don't suppose that there is a reason for me to not get a pleco. I just have not researched them enough. Are they peaceful? Will my Ocar get along with it. My Oscar is a baby. Only 1 1/2" at this time. How big/long do plecos get? I want to apologize for asking so many questions but I want to make a ...

I read that they are extremely peaceful cats and I just want something that will work well with my Oscar and not be eaten as my Oscar grows. I would love for someone to tell me which cat would be the best with my Oscar (one that they could grow together and live long happy lives). I just need some ...

75 gallon.

Could you tell me which kind (name and everything) that I should buy to go with my Oscar. I want one that will be big, safe and happy. I really do need help. Thanks.

I'm just worried that my baby Oscar will outgrow and eat my Ancistrus (bushy-nose)cat. I want to make sure that the Ancistrus grows fast enough so that he does not get eaten. I appreciate the help.

About how fast do they grow? Will they be able to keep up with my Oscar as it grows?

I need to know how long/big a bushy-nose/bristlenose cat can get. I've read that they are peaceful and need to know if they will grow large enough to live with my Oscar. I want a cat that will be safe as my Oscar grows. I would appreciate any help or suggestions. Thanks.