DogTailRed2
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Does anyone use a microscope to identify algaes, pathogens, parasites etc in the aquarium?
If so which make, model and magnifications do you recommend?
If so which make, model and magnifications do you recommend?
Thanks. I'll be looking at the cheaper end then. I have a relatively good kiddies microscope but the optics are not great. But it does magnify.I don't use a microscope to identify algae but I'm a frequent microscope user day to day. You'll be primarily wanting 40-100x as parasites are quite large. Stear clear of oil immersion unless you're really keen - they can be expensive. The model really won't need to be too high end for this.
I might take some hair green into work and snap some photos later 😂
Ask <"Brunel Microscopes">, they'll recommend you a suitable model and may have some pre-owned models in stock.Does anyone use a microscope to identify algaes, pathogens, parasites etc in the aquarium?
Parasites yes, bacteria might be a bit iffy (think 10x eye piece with 100x lense to get good detail... 1000x).I'm doing this for fun but also to try and identify algae from bacteria and maybe parasites and disease.
Is that even possible with a hobby microscope?
Never thought about taking pictures. Thanks for the idea. I'll check it out.Also if your wanting to not spend too much on taking images, I use this for the slides I look at Microscope Eyepiece Adapter | Vetlab Supplies Ltd or you can hold your phone over the eyepiece to get good views