What kind of microscope should I get?

[RogueDiscus]

I'm considering getting a microscope. I've gotten by without one just fine, but I think it would be fun to have one around and be able to look at what's going on that way. So, what should I look for? Brands, magnification, stereo, slide kits? Thanks for any ideas.

[DJW]

Check out Amscope's student microscopes. I would consider this one a minimum for aquarium use

http://www.amscope.com/student-microscopes/40x-400x-biological-science-student-compound-microscope-prepared-blank-slide-set.html

This one does it all and takes pictures

http://www.amscope.com/microscopes/40x-2000x-led-binocular-digital-compound-microscope-w-3d-stage-and-usb-camera.html

Aside from the scope, all you really need are slides, and definitely some cover slips since almost everything will be wet.

[DJW]

Steve, here are a couple of threads you might find helpful...

http://www.simplydiscus.com/library/disease_medications/general_info/microscope.shtml

http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?122115-How-to-use-a-microscope