Request: TDS Handheld recommendations?

[jeffmit]

Request: TDS Handheld meter recommendations?

Hello,

I just recently found this forum, great tips!!! I am looking to get started with my FOWLR tank in the next few months. I am looking to begin purchasing a few of the tools I will need to help me get started.

One of the tools I am looking to purchase is a TDS handheld meter, I found this unit at Amazon. Is this HM Digital TDS-3 Handheld a good one?

If not, what do you recommend?

Thank you in advance!

 

[edwing206]

I picked up that exact same one about a week ago. I seems to work well for me but I don't have any other meter to compare it to.

 

[jeffmit]

Thank you edwing206, I will go ahead and order it. Any other feedback is appreciated.

 

[rainydave]

I own that one. Works great!

 

[senji]

i use hanna multimeter does temp ph tds and ec. a little expensive but the best around. i use all hanna for most of my tank testing gotta love the digital. and are cheaper in the long run only replacing the reagents which are cheap. just my 2 cents

 

[NC2WA]

Jeff,

First, Welcome to RF...

I own this one too...good unit....while u r purchasing equipment, may I suggest getting the following book:

The Conscientious Marine Aquarist: A Commonsense Handbook for Successful Saltwater Hobbyists (Microcosm/T.F.H. Professional): Robert M. Fenner, Matthew L. Wittenrich, Scott W. Michael, Alf Jacob Nilsen, Christopher Turk: 9781890087999: Amazon.com: Bo

this is an excellent book....i have 18+ yrs in the hobby, and still use it....well, worth the money IMO...

it will answer most of your questions...

 

[jeffmit]

Thank you NC2WA for confirming this unit AND for your book suggestion, believe it or not... I saw your post yesterday recommending this book, I purchased it yesterday from BN.com. Thank you a second time for the recommendation!

I look forward to receiving it within the next week or so!

Cheers

Jeff