Favorite Tool or Gadget? - Page 2

fidojoe · 01-31-2004, 01:55 AM

I would have to say the towels, auto top off, and big equipment.
Towels a given, auto top off makes the top off a lot less stressful on my stuff, because its only a drip, and the kalk reactor helps keep the Ca and alk balanced, and the algae under control (from what I've seen in the last week) The skimmer is also a given.

I didnt vote for the scrapers, as my snails are more efficient, and why use a turkey baster when you can just pull the 300gph powerhead off the back glass and spray away

LuckyInk · 01-31-2004, 09:50 AM

Other:
Just recently... A tooth brush. I had a pretty bad hair algae outbreak when I combined two tanks. So I purchased a large soft bristle toothbrush to brush the algae away. Then I to an immediate water change to suck out the floating algae.
And you've got to love the ol turkey baster!

jimeluiz · 01-31-2004, 01:14 PM

I can't imagine the work/mess of cleaning the algae from the glass if we didn't have the magnetic scraper. It's such a simple gadget, but well appreciated. And the turkey baster is a close second.

Spooda420 · 01-31-2004, 05:08 PM

I gotta say anything that "plugs in" or "takes batteries" always wins with me.

Craig Manoukian · 01-31-2004, 09:39 PM

Welcome moose12!

Can you say Refractometer?

reefrunner · 01-31-2004, 09:56 PM

Hmmmm, I've been doing a little work on the tank tonight...

I got a new acro frag this past week and it came complete with red bugs, right now it is in a 25 min lugols bath, being basted with my turkey baster every couple of minutes. Prior to this the frag was removed from the tank and blasted with tank water via baster.

I am also trying to keep montipora eating parasitic nudis alive in a fish bag in my HOB fuge, I am changing water for them every 12 hours and I just [cringe] fed [/cringe] them a sliver of montipora spumosa (broken off with my leatherman), in an effort to keep them alive until Mon when I can ship them out. I've also used my tanks toothbrush for something, can't really remember what.

NaH2O · 02-01-2004, 01:45 AM

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Originally posted by reefrunner
I've also used my tanks toothbrush for something, can't really remember what.

Well Kevin, hopefully not to brush your teeth with.

Ahhh, the Leatherman, every girl's dream multi-tool. You don't have to go hunting through the tool box when you have one of these babies at the tips of your fingers. There is also the pocket version - just as essential.

Gina · 02-01-2004, 12:18 PM

I voted for the internet...valuable source for information and new friends!
Mag scraper. Beats the old scrapers.
Hand towel...always putting hands in tank.
Turkey baster...not just for turkeys anymore.
Other...pipettes. I get these from work. They are used for drawing serum off spun blood tubes. We use them for target feeding some of our corals. The fish also are familiar with them now as they take food straight from the tip.

TDEVIL · 02-01-2004, 12:39 PM

well i chose all the above and other, the baster speaks for its self (it does i herd it), the tongs i use to feed my green star(long story), the mag scrapper is an idea i wish i thought of

, the internet/books is also a great one and both have saved me a lot of money, etc, etc

the other thing i use is my shop vac, which can be used for that lovely salt creep that we all like to have

TD

NaH2O · 02-01-2004, 12:47 PM

LOL, TD.... the shop vac is also good for sucking out DSBs....LOL! Disclaimer: This statement was in fun and is not meant to encourage people to suck out their sand substrates

jimeluiz · 02-01-2004, 05:34 PM

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Other...pipettes. I get these from work. They are used for drawing serum off spun blood tubes. We use them for target feeding some of our corals. The fish also are familiar with them now as they take food straight from the tip

Gina - where does your work get them? Some time ago Reeflady had a link to a supplier, but they no longer carry them. Some random Google-ing came up empty.

Anybody have a link to purchase pipettes?

Witfull · 02-01-2004, 10:20 PM

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Originally posted by NaH2O ...Disclaimer: This statement was in fun and is not meant to encourage people to suck out their sand substrates

you are sounding like Curt,,,LOL

NaH2O · 02-01-2004, 10:26 PM

LOL!!

advntrsekrs · 02-02-2004, 03:09 AM

Since I don't actually have a tank yet, I would have to say internet and books. They have already saved me tons of money and potential headaches.

BigReepher · 02-02-2004, 10:51 AM

Hand towels! I been using my shirt.
Magnetic Scraper! I use my fingernails.
Turkey baster! I just stick my hand in there and fan away.
Internet/Books! It's mostly conflicting information anyway.
Old credit card! What's credit?

I'm just teasing, except for the using my shirt part.LOL Those are my picks. I would like to add my red light, it gets alot of use when the lights are out. I couldn't satisfy my addiction in the middle of the night without it.

View Poll Results: What is your favorite tool or gadget?
Internet &/or Books	48	32.00%
Magnetic Scraper	32	21.33%
Old Credit Card (as scraper not to buy more with..lol)	4	2.67%
Aquarium Tongs	4	2.67%
Automatic Top-Off	21	14.00%
Big Equipment (i.e. Ca &/or Kalk reactor, skimmer)	21	14.00%
Fish/Hand Towels	16	10.67%
Net &/or Traps	2	1.33%
Wooden Skewers	1	0.67%
Can't Choose! - All of the above and then some	22	14.67%
Other (please describe)	21	14.00%
Turkey Baster	31	20.67%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 150. You may not vote on this poll

01-31-2004, 01:55 AM	#16 (permalink)
fidojoe Fish Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,584 View Gallery Karma Komment	I would have to say the towels, auto top off, and big equipment. Towels a given, auto top off makes the top off a lot less stressful on my stuff, because its only a drip, and the kalk reactor helps keep the Ca and alk balanced, and the algae under control (from what I've seen in the last week) The skimmer is also a given. I didnt vote for the scrapers, as my snails are more efficient, and why use a turkey baster when you can just pull the 300gph powerhead off the back glass and spray away __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* My Tank: 90g AGA, 18g tall sump, CSS 220 w/ meshmod impeller, 4x54w Tek T5 retro w/ IC reflectors, Kalk reactor w/ aquamedic niveaumat system, a few SPS, LPS, zoos, and a few softies, 2 Ocellaris Clowns (hosted by both a RBTA and GBTA), Yellow Watchman, Potter's angel, Yellow Tang, Foxface, Midas Blenny, Purple Pseudo, huge brittle star, 2 tigertail cukes, fire shrimp, snails, and unfortunately two emerald crabs (the bubble algae got out of control).

01-31-2004, 09:50 AM	#17 (permalink)
LuckyInk Reef Painter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 565 View Gallery Karma Komment	Other: Just recently... A tooth brush. I had a pretty bad hair algae outbreak when I combined two tanks. So I purchased a large soft bristle toothbrush to brush the algae away. Then I to an immediate water change to suck out the floating algae. And you've got to love the ol turkey baster! __________________ When you can feel the humidity pouring off the canvas and the salt spray on your face, my job is done.

01-31-2004, 01:14 PM	#18 (permalink)
jimeluiz Achilles Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Niteroi, Brasil Posts: 829 View Gallery Karma Komment	I can't imagine the work/mess of cleaning the algae from the glass if we didn't have the magnetic scraper. It's such a simple gadget, but well appreciated. And the turkey baster is a close second. __________________ Sold the tank prior to our move. Setting up our new life in Brazil.

01-31-2004, 05:08 PM	#19 (permalink)
Spooda420 Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 483 View Gallery Karma Komment	I gotta say anything that "plugs in" or "takes batteries" always wins with me. __________________ 120 gallon, 100 gallon sump, GEO Calcium Reactor, Aqua C EV-400 Skimmer, 300 pounds of LR, Bare Bottom, 2 Tetra UV2 Sterilizers, 2 Tunze 6080 streams, 2 - 400 watt DE Metal Halides

01-31-2004, 09:39 PM	#20 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,386 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Welcome moose12! Can you say Refractometer? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

01-31-2004, 09:56 PM	#21 (permalink)
reefrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cedar Key, FL Posts: 1,069 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hmmmm, I've been doing a little work on the tank tonight... I got a new acro frag this past week and it came complete with red bugs, right now it is in a 25 min lugols bath, being basted with my turkey baster every couple of minutes. Prior to this the frag was removed from the tank and blasted with tank water via baster. I am also trying to keep montipora eating parasitic nudis alive in a fish bag in my HOB fuge, I am changing water for them every 12 hours and I just [cringe] fed [/cringe] them a sliver of montipora spumosa (broken off with my leatherman), in an effort to keep them alive until Mon when I can ship them out. I've also used my tanks toothbrush for something, can't really remember what. __________________ Kevin Check out my gallery!

02-01-2004, 12:18 PM	#23 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,836 View Gallery Karma Komment	I voted for the internet...valuable source for information and new friends! Mag scraper. Beats the old scrapers. Hand towel...always putting hands in tank. Turkey baster...not just for turkeys anymore. Other...pipettes. I get these from work. They are used for drawing serum off spun blood tubes. We use them for target feeding some of our corals. The fish also are familiar with them now as they take food straight from the tip. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

02-01-2004, 12:39 PM	#24 (permalink)
TDEVIL Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marion, INDIANA Posts: 1,170 View Gallery Karma Komment	well i chose all the above and other, the baster speaks for its self (it does i herd it), the tongs i use to feed my green star(long story), the mag scrapper is an idea i wish i thought of, the internet/books is also a great one and both have saved me a lot of money, etc, etc the other thing i use is my shop vac, which can be used for that lovely salt creep that we all like to have TD __________________ my web site <-- needs updated

02-01-2004, 12:47 PM	#25 (permalink)
NaH2O Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,928 View Gallery Karma Komment	LOL, TD.... the shop vac is also good for sucking out DSBs....LOL! Disclaimer: This statement was in fun and is not meant to encourage people to suck out their sand substrates __________________ ~Nikki~

02-01-2004, 10:26 PM	#28 (permalink)
NaH2O Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,928 View Gallery Karma Komment	LOL!! __________________ ~Nikki~

02-02-2004, 03:09 AM	#29 (permalink)
advntrsekrs Fire Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: TX Posts: 61 View Gallery Karma Komment	Since I don't actually have a tank yet, I would have to say internet and books. They have already saved me tons of money and potential headaches. __________________ 120 gal AGA As long as one keeps searching, the answers come.-- Baez

02-02-2004, 10:51 AM	#30 (permalink)
BigReepher Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 474 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hand towels! I been using my shirt. Magnetic Scraper! I use my fingernails. Turkey baster! I just stick my hand in there and fan away. Internet/Books! It's mostly conflicting information anyway. Old credit card! What's credit? I'm just teasing, except for the using my shirt part.LOL Those are my picks. I would like to add my red light, it gets alot of use when the lights are out. I couldn't satisfy my addiction in the middle of the night without it. __________________ I'm not a doctor but I'll take a look.

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