{"product_id":"hikari-accuprobe-hydrometer","title":"Hikari AccuProbe Hydrometer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHikari AccuProbe Hydrometer\u003c\/strong\u003e is the fast, affordable way to check the salinity and specific gravity of your saltwater or reef aquarium. Just fill, read, and go. The clear chamber and easy-to-read swing needle give you an instant measurement with no batteries, calibration fluid, or guesswork required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom:2px solid #006064;padding-bottom:5px;color:#004d40;\"\u003eWhy the AccuProbe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstant specific gravity and salinity readings in one tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly accurate swing-needle design that is easy to read at a glance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo batteries or power needed, ready whenever you are\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-hand fill chamber for quick checks during water changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable, rinse-and-reuse build for everyday marine and reef use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom:2px solid #006064;padding-bottom:5px;color:#004d40;\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDip the chamber into your aquarium or a sample of tank water and fill it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTap the side gently to release any air bubbles clinging to the needle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the value where the needle settles on the scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse with fresh water after each use to keep readings accurate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost reef and marine aquariums target a specific gravity of about 1.024 to 1.026 (roughly 35 ppt salinity).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom:2px solid #006064;padding-bottom:5px;color:#004d40;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:520px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #80cbc4;padding:8px;background:#e0f2f1;font-weight:bold;width:42%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #80cbc4;padding:8px;\"\u003eHikari Aquarium Solutions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #80cbc4;padding:8px;background:#e0f2f1;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #80cbc4;padding:8px;\"\u003eSwing-needle hydrometer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #80cbc4;padding:8px;background:#e0f2f1;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eMeasures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #80cbc4;padding:8px;\"\u003eSpecific gravity and salinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #80cbc4;padding:8px;background:#e0f2f1;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #80cbc4;padding:8px;\"\u003eSaltwater and reef aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #80cbc4;padding:8px;background:#e0f2f1;font-weight:bold;\"\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #80cbc4;padding:8px;\"\u003eNone required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom:2px solid #006064;padding-bottom:5px;color:#004d40;\"\u003eDial In Your Salinity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixing your own saltwater? Pair the AccuProbe with a quality salt like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquaforest-reef-salt\"\u003eAquaforest Reef Salt\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/waterbox-reef-salt-synthetic-marine-salt-mix\"\u003eWaterbox Reef Salt\u003c\/a\u003e. Want lab-grade precision? Step up to a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/saltwater-refractometer-hard-case-atc-salinity-tester\"\u003esaltwater refractometer\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hanna-instruments-hi96822-digital-refractometer-seawater-analysis\"\u003eHanna HI96822 digital refractometer\u003c\/a\u003e, and keep any meter honest with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/brightwell-aquatics-calibration-standard-60ml\"\u003eBrightwell Calibration Standard\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFind more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003eSaltwater collection\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/water-testing\"\u003eWater Testing Kits and Instruments\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom:2px solid #006064;padding-bottom:5px;color:#004d40;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat salinity should I keep?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor most reef and marine tanks, aim for a specific gravity around 1.024 to 1.026, or about 35 ppt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydrometer or refractometer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA hydrometer like the AccuProbe is quick, affordable, and great for routine checks. A refractometer is more precise and worth adding as your reef matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I keep it accurate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRinse with fresh water after every use and remove any bubbles before reading. Replace the unit if the needle becomes stuck or coated with salt creep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48742989693147,"sku":"96010","price":13.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_2b737d54-72b5-4660-b035-6536124d6dd5.png?v=1777916478","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-accuprobe-hydrometer","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}