They are pretty amazing little things mobile, tough, produce neurotoxin, and have their own photosynthetic algae if food is scarce. Very hard to kill in an aquarium and detrimental to fish and coral.Having observed these beasties myself
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- Wed Aug 26, 2020 9:45 pm
- Forum: Microscopes and optics
- Topic: Bristoline value?
- Replies: 31
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Re: Bristoline value?
- Wed Aug 26, 2020 6:27 pm
- Forum: Microscopes and optics
- Topic: Bristoline value?
- Replies: 31
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Re: Bristoline value?
Yes, I know it is phase but usually generic phase is dark medium phase. I am pretty sure yours would be . Normally, the background would be grey with such a system. A brownish background could be due to the system not being a dark medium type, usually then anoptral, the colour balance of the camera...
- Wed Aug 26, 2020 12:48 pm
- Forum: Microscopes and optics
- Topic: Bristoline value?
- Replies: 31
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Re: Bristoline value?
No the background color isn't accurate. I was using the phase contrast.This is a drop of water from my aquarium on a slide with a slip cover so background is actually clear.
- Wed Aug 26, 2020 12:19 am
- Forum: Microscopes and optics
- Topic: Bristoline value?
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Re: Bristoline value?
I have more work and learning to do, but these are much better. Thank you all!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/189879684 ... res/dXN896
https://www.flickr.com/photos/189879684 ... res/dXN896
- Fri Aug 21, 2020 3:32 pm
- Forum: Microscopes and optics
- Topic: Bristoline value?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 11718
Re: Bristoline value?
You do your intensity control with the diaphragm(s) not the rheostat Ahhhh OK my newb is showing ;) The bulb is correct. The model of your microscope is 3002 Thank you I will go looking. Are you referring to the yellow hue of the illumination on the Bristoline? You may not have a blue filter in pla...
- Fri Aug 21, 2020 4:59 am
- Forum: Beginner's corner
- Topic: Microscope for Saltwater aquarium and dinoflagellates
- Replies: 24
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Re: Microscope for Saltwater aquarium and dinoflagellates
is there a reason its so yellow?
- Fri Aug 21, 2020 4:39 am
- Forum: Microscopes and optics
- Topic: Bristoline value?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 11718
Re: Bristoline value?
I am a little concerned about the image I see in the microscope. Can someone point me in the right direction to sort out whats wrong or what I am doing wrong? I have an amscope 100 I am returning to Amazon here is a comparison between the two. Bristoline https://flic.kr/p/2jyon8a Amscope https://www...
- Fri Aug 21, 2020 4:21 am
- Forum: Beginner's corner
- Topic: Microscope for Saltwater aquarium and dinoflagellates
- Replies: 24
- Views: 10674
Re: Microscope for Saltwater aquarium and dinoflagellates
I am a little concerned about the image I see in the microscope. Can someone point me in the right direction to sort out whats wrong or what I am doing wrong? I have an amscope 100 I am returning to Amazon here is a comparison between the two. Bristoline https://flic.kr/p/2jyon8a Amscope https://www...
- Fri Aug 21, 2020 12:02 am
- Forum: Microscopes and optics
- Topic: Bristoline value?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 11718
Re: Bristoline value?
Speaking of cleaning what is the correct way?
- Thu Aug 20, 2020 8:12 pm
- Forum: Microscopes and optics
- Topic: Bristoline value?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 11718
Re: Bristoline value?
Well lets see what happens...they accepted an offer for 125.
- Thu Aug 20, 2020 8:11 pm
- Forum: Beginner's corner
- Topic: Microscope for Saltwater aquarium and dinoflagellates
- Replies: 24
- Views: 10674
Re: Microscope for Saltwater aquarium and dinoflagellates
Well lets see what happens...they accepted an offer for 125.
- Thu Aug 20, 2020 6:50 pm
- Forum: Microscopes and optics
- Topic: Bristoline value?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 11718
Re: Bristoline value?
Is there a what to check on a used scope guide?
- Thu Aug 20, 2020 6:47 pm
- Forum: Microscopes and optics
- Topic: Bristoline value?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 11718
Re: Bristoline value?
Was typing when you replied. Thanks!oh also the mechanical stage and that nosepiece is better yeah I mean it's a better scope than the Amscope
- Thu Aug 20, 2020 6:46 pm
- Forum: Microscopes and optics
- Topic: Bristoline value?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 11718
Re: Bristoline value?
A Amscope M500B-MS is 161.99 on amazon I actually have one ordered and on the way, but I am considering returning it and picking this up instead.
- Thu Aug 20, 2020 6:32 pm
- Forum: Microscopes and optics
- Topic: Bristoline value?
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Re: Bristoline value?
Assuming this is in good working order then light years better than a new scope in the same price range (amscope m500)?
Seller is willing to let me pick it up and asked what I need to know to be comfortable buying it.
Seller is willing to let me pick it up and asked what I need to know to be comfortable buying it.
- Thu Aug 20, 2020 2:30 pm
- Forum: Microscopes and optics
- Topic: Bristoline value?
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Bristoline value?
I am wondering what the value of this scope should be. Its a bristoline trinocular with 10, 40, 100.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/233658587716?& ... fresh=true
https://www.ebay.com/itm/233658587716?& ... fresh=true
- Tue Aug 18, 2020 11:59 pm
- Forum: Beginner's corner
- Topic: Microscope for Saltwater aquarium and dinoflagellates
- Replies: 24
- Views: 10674
Re: Microscope for Saltwater aquarium and dinoflagellates
What do you all think of the OMAX 40X-2500X LED?
- Tue Aug 18, 2020 10:09 pm
- Forum: Beginner's corner
- Topic: Microscope for Saltwater aquarium and dinoflagellates
- Replies: 24
- Views: 10674
Re: Microscope for Saltwater aquarium and dinoflagellates
I regard the Amscope M500 microscope series to be fine. The optics are good. I recommend switching the 100x oil immersion objective for a 60 x plan objective. The microscope has a workable condenser and there are many ways you can adapt it to make it much better. I also recommend getting a mechanic...
- Tue Aug 18, 2020 9:44 pm
- Forum: Beginner's corner
- Topic: Microscope for Saltwater aquarium and dinoflagellates
- Replies: 24
- Views: 10674
Re: Microscope for Saltwater aquarium and dinoflagellates
I actually was referring to some of the super cheap scopes I have seen on amazon. I didn't mean the one you linked.Don't throw away a cbs those are nice little instruments made by a respectable family outfit in years gone by
- Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:15 pm
- Forum: Beginner's corner
- Topic: Microscope for Saltwater aquarium and dinoflagellates
- Replies: 24
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Re: Microscope for Saltwater aquarium and dinoflagellates
I would much rather spend a few hundred on something decent. I have an appreciation for quality even if I my needs are basic. Unfortunately the dinoflagellates in my aquarium are toxic and their treatment depends a lot on what type. So my time to research is limited. I really need to sort out a few ...
- Tue Aug 18, 2020 7:49 pm
- Forum: Beginner's corner
- Topic: Microscope for Saltwater aquarium and dinoflagellates
- Replies: 24
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Re: Microscope for Saltwater aquarium and dinoflagellates
Quick question I don't see if there is any magnification on the eyepiece. Will this have the magnification necessary to distinguish between types? My only reference is a fellow aquarist who said 400 x is enough for what I need to do.
- Tue Aug 18, 2020 7:25 pm
- Forum: Beginner's corner
- Topic: Microscope for Saltwater aquarium and dinoflagellates
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Re: Microscope for Saltwater aquarium and dinoflagellates
I also see refurbished or new old stock microscopes at microscopecentral.com. They have https://microscopecentral.com/collections/used-microscopes/products/leica-stratalab-monocular-microscope https://microscopecentral.com/collections/used-microscopes/products/reihert-one-sixty-monocular-microscope ...
- Tue Aug 18, 2020 5:53 pm
- Forum: Beginner's corner
- Topic: Microscope for Saltwater aquarium and dinoflagellates
- Replies: 24
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Re: Microscope for Saltwater aquarium and dinoflagellates
I am not sure what to look for, but here are some ebay listings I found: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fisher-12-561-4B-Micromaster-Microscope-w-4-Objectives/264761814200?hash=item3da508acb8:g:DtMAAOSwvKBe478N:sc:FedExHomeDelivery!48085!US!3 https://www.ebay.com/itm/EAGLE-Model-BM8000-Microscope-w-4x-10x...
- Tue Aug 18, 2020 4:38 pm
- Forum: Beginner's corner
- Topic: Microscope for Saltwater aquarium and dinoflagellates
- Replies: 24
- Views: 10674
Microscope for Saltwater aquarium and dinoflagellates
I have a saltwater reef aquarium and I need a microscope to diagnose what type of dinoflagellate my tank is afflicted with. I also have 4 children and would love to spark their interest in science with a microscope, but I am am concerned that most of the "amazon" scopes I see are junk. Can someone p...