The Tropic Marin Measuring Cylinder for Hydrometers 500 ml (51000)
Made from robust, chemically resistant plastic, the transparent cylinder is durable, easy to clean, and features a stable base with a spout for safe handling. Its 36 cm (14 in) height makes it ideal for use with the Tropic Marin® High-Precision Hydrometer, allowing measurements outside the aquarium without switching off pumps.
Key Uses:
is a versatile and essential tool for marine and reef aquariums. It allows precise measurement of salinity and density with a hydrometer or refractometer, and is also suitable for dosing additives, taking water samples, or preparing small solutions.
- Measuring salinity and water density accurately
- Dosing trace elements, lime water, or liquid additives
- Collecting water samples for test kits (nitrate, phosphate, calcium, etc.)
- Preparing small volumes of special solutions or saltwater
- Comparing water parameters or performing experimental analyses
Features:
Note: Hydrometer not included.
Recommended Salinity:
Natural seawater (~35 ‰) has a specific gravity of 1.026 at 25 °C / 77 °F. For aquariums, 1.025–1.027 is ideal, depending on tank type.