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Unread 11/14/2021, 10:54 AM   #1
tmccaffery
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Good microscope to ID Algae in reef tank?

Looking for some good microscopes to check algae, disease, etc in reef tank that isnt too expensive.


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Unread 11/24/2021, 10:53 PM   #2
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I'll bet most any low cost scope from ebay will work


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Unread 11/25/2021, 09:28 PM   #3
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I am looking at a couple of ones

https://www.amazon.com/AmScope-M40-K...8%2CB01LXCJHKG

or this

https://amscope.com/collections/micr...ducts/m150c-e2


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Unread 11/26/2021, 09:15 AM   #4
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The top one should suffice unless you have to take a lot of pictures.


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Unread 11/26/2021, 12:31 PM   #5
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Wound up getting the M150C-E2 black friday deal! I think thats a better scope


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