JBL hydrometer
Hydrometer for saltwater aquariums

  • Precision glass spindle and measuring vessel for measuring the salt content (density) in marine water aquariums
  • Convenient to use: half fill the measuring vessel with saltwater, insert the clean hydrometer, read off values after 1 minute.
  • Reading accuracy of 0.0005 units and therefore also suitable for scientific purposes. Reading range of density from 1.016-1.028 (recommended range: 1.021-1.025)
  • Thermometer and built-in temperature correction scale from 9 to 32 °C. Transport cylinder (height 33.5 cm) serves as measuring vessel
  • Package contents: 1 hydrometer for marine water with built-in thermometer + measuring vessel with stable stand
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Price: 41,40 €
Recommended retail price incl. VAT
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Product information

Nature at Home – Home for Fish and Plants
Lesser animals and corals need to feel as much at home in the aquarium as they do in the wild. In a marine water aquarium, this includes the right water values, the right light, a varied and species-appropriate diet and of course the right salinity.

Density in marine water aquariums
When aquarium water evaporates, salts remain and they increase the density in the aquarium. To prevent damage to fish and invertebrates it is important to check the density regularly and to take any appropriate steps.

Density is temperature dependent:
At 25 °C, hydrometers indicate exactly the right density. Higher temperatures will require a correction factor, which is indicated in the JBL hydrometer on a scale next to the built-in thermometer. At 30 °C, for example, 0.001 needs to be added to the indicated density of, say, 1.022. The correct density at 30 °C would therefore be 1.023. At water temperatures below 25 °C a correction factor would have to be subtracted, e.g. at 20 °C 0.001 would have to be subtracted from the displayed density value. So if this is 1.025, the real density at 20 °C is 1.025 minus 0.001 = 1.024. If the water temperature in cold marine water aquariums is 15 °C, a correction of -2.5 ° needs to be made.

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JBL hydrometer

Art. no.:
6140800
EAN Code:
4014162614087
Length:
24,5 cm
Volume packaging:
1.84 l
Gross weight:
180 g
Net weight:
120 g
Weight factor:
1000
Packaging dimensions (l/h/w):
75/390/70 mm

Properties

Animal species: Corals, Gobies, Mussels
Animal size: For all animal sizes
Animal age group: All aquarium fish
Volume habitat: For all aquariums
Material: glass / metal (aluminium)
Colour: white / transparent / green / red

Electronic label / illuminant

Mercury: No
Dimmable: No
FAQ
The hydrometer is broken. It contains a red liquid. What does the red liquid consist of and is it toxic?

The hydrometer doesn’t contain any mercury. The liquid contains an alcohol solution with colouring. It is non-toxic. Both ingredients are quickly broken down by the bacteria in the aquarium. Furthermore the diluting effect should be taken into consideration. The silvery pearls are an iron compound and are therefore harmless. Simply siphon them out of the aquarium.

What range does the scale of the hydrometer cover?

A reading accuracy of 0.0005 units makes the hydrometer very accurate.
The built-in thermometer, which covers a scale from 9°C to 32°C, and the temperature correction scale gives you the highest precision. The density is determined in a range of 1016 to 1028.

Blog (opinions & experiences)

JBL TV #43: All the important values in seawater - Testing saltwater reliably

This is how to be sure you’re checking the water values in your marine aquarium simply and safely.

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Display Accuracy vs. Measuring Accuracy - Different Results When Measuring Temperatures

You may find the differences that can arise when measuring the temperature with different measuring instruments and methods, confusing. Most people tend to trust a digital device more than an analog device. Is this justified?

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Inaccurate water tests – or did I do something wrong after all?

In the aquarium scene we often hear people talking about “accurate” and “inaccurate” tests. But mostly they mean a rougher or finer scaling of the output values.

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Keeping an eye on the most important water values

Professional water analysis sounds very expensive. But the professional water testing in your aquarium or pond at home also works on a high level and above all it is simple and inexpensive.

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Laboratories and calculators

Water Analysis Online Laboratory

Enter your water parameters and get an in-depth analysis of your values in a matter of seconds. You enter your water values – and we analyse! Here you have the opportunity to enter the measured water values directly into the JBL Online Laboratory. This will analyse your values and explain and submit corrective measures.
Reference guide (Themeworld)

Marine water

There is a solution to almost every problem! And the hardest part is finding the cause of the problem.

Deficiency symptoms

Here’s how to prevent deficiency symptoms in fish and plants

Marine water treatment

What maintenance does your marine aquarium need?

Daily care

How much daily or weekly care is involved? What are the basic maintenance measures for your aquarium?

Marine water - the water

What exactly is marine water? What is so special about marine water? How to create perfect marine water?

Installation technical items

How and where in the aquarium do you fix and install technical items? Tips and tricks for the installation of all technical aquarium products

Marine water - technical items

What is the difference between a marine and a freshwater aquarium? What is especially needed for a marine aquarium?

Heating and cooling

Why is 25 °C ideal? This is how to heat or cool aquarium water

The marine aquarium

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Instructions

safety instructions

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Customer reviews

Reviews

Overall rating: 5.0
3 public review(s) for this product.

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3 Reviews in other languages

Z. Khawaja - German
2023-10-09T14:04:47Z

Top


Z. Khawaja - German
2023-09-04T08:32:05Z

Macht was es soll.

Einfach zu benutzen und genaue werte.


bennys riff welt - German
2022-08-25T11:42:48Z

Richtig schön der Zylinder ist auch super der da bei ist

die Zahlen sind auch sehr gut ablesbar. bin Echt Begeistert


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