lets try again on calcium meter

[rfm2nd]

(from general discussion board)
thanks for responce.
rather than a "strip kit" it is my desire to
have an electronic type-both,probe as well
as an inline monitor.
could you comment on this?

 

[ironreef]

http://www.hannainst.com/welcome.htm I belive they are very,very expensive

 

[rfm2nd]

thanks for the responce.
also found the hanna site as well as some scientific supply houses etc.
let me clarify my position,my "totality" in
regards to fish is simply fresh water,little
maintainence etc.
someone in the subfacet of reef tanks has told me that if my talents of technical
issue were to produce a calcium probe with
a range of 0-500 ppm that he would make me
a "rich man".
so this is one aveneue of investigation on
part to--establish a general level of interest to those who would be desiring such
a device--
test strips and the like,are not my preference in the use thereof.
based on the lack of responces that have been
given,(two total-yours inclusive),there is
little desire or demand for such a device,and
that (again based on those frequenting this
site)---it would not be in my interest to
persue any further into the issue"
this is not to say of me to compleatly close
my eyes to this though.
going to post this message on the other msg. boards as well--to see the responces.

 

[broomer5]

rfm2nd,
The lack of responses to your question regarding calcium meters has little if anything to do with reef tank hobbyist's desire or demand for such a device. It just shows a lack of response to your question - nothing more.
There are many manufacturer's that currently have "Specific Ion" analyzers available, and in use around the world. Mostly for industrial process applications and environmental water quality laboratories. Measuring the Ca+2 ion concentrations in a reef tank is possible using these analyzers, but as Ironreef said - they are very expensive.
Most reef tank enthusiasts will not spend that kind of money, nor will your aquarium products manufacturers market such devices - the price is too high for the average reefer with a 55 gallon reef tank in his family room.
The demand for such equipment is there - and if someone could manufacture and sell a meter like this for $150.00 bucks or so, I'm sure they would. Until then - test kits are by far the more economical approach for most of us.
You shouldn't give up your persuit of this issue though, especially if you have a true desire to do so. It would be in your best interest to develop such a device for sure - and you would be a "rich man"
Reefer's around the world would line up in droves, with their VISA cards out ready to purchase
Broomer
[ January 01, 2002: Message edited by: broomer5 ]

 

[rfm2nd]

broomer5,
a lack of responces to my very general
query is indeed an absolute,but that which
it indicates is for interpretation.
thanks for the more detailed specifics on
current technology ca2 probes for the casual
reader to better grasp the situation,as typing is not one of my better points and
aven this short letter has taken me about
10 min. or so to do.
the fella mentioned by me said ~$125
wholesale would be his guestimate.,in
my study of the issue,a certain truth
became apparent--the cost of ion-specific
probes has radically increased--and not
to the cost of raw materials.
like my letter said-"this is not to say of me to compleatly close my eyes to this though."
perhaps in time,if events are in that order,
you might be a first customer.
toledo--grew up in fremont (sandusky co)
tell me--is it still the greenest of green
vegitation and fireflys still ???

 

[broomer5]

Yep -
Green in the summer - fireflys for sure.
And very very flat, as you must know.