Favorite Tool or Gadget? - Page 3

Cougra · 02-02-2004, 10:45 AM

I chose other: GLOVES! Great big long vet gloves! These allow me to work in the tank without fear of allergic reactions to anything! Without my gloves everything else would be useless!

Also, pippetts can be purchased if you have a science store around! They are fairly cheap as well and come in different lengths. I get mine from Estefan's Science near me, but I forgott he internet addy. Will find out soon.

Craig Manoukian · 02-02-2004, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BigReepher
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.

Hey let's keep this reef related, no personal stuff.

Way too much information!

BigReepher · 02-02-2004, 12:27 PM

Uhmm, I didn't mean for it to come out that way. I agree it doesn't sound right. But I work third shift and I like to check out the goings on inside the tank while the lights are out. I get to see my peppermint shrimp lay eggs and then the tank is full of little bitty tiny shrimp. They're all gone by morning, so if it wasn't for my handy dandy red light, I wouldn't even have known they were there.

Scooterman · 02-02-2004, 12:47 PM

It took a while to think about this but i finally found my fav...

Craig Manoukian · 02-02-2004, 12:57 PM

JK BigReepher!

Scott, what a scream! Do you put your goggles, fins, and snorkel on and sit in that baby right in front of the tank?

Scooterman · 02-02-2004, 01:11 PM

tgeiger · 02-02-2004, 10:02 PM

One of my favorite things:
Pyrex (glass) measuring cups

I use it for:
measuring salt
thawing food
soaking food in vitamins
Filtering baby brine
acclimation
etc

I also use a lot of tupperware
-Tom

VINA DEL MAR · 02-02-2004, 10:23 PM

What a surprise nobody mention buckets!!
You need them to mix sw,to aclimate fish and corals and to put all your junk too!
Have fun reefing you all!!

VINA

PSU4ME · 02-02-2004, 10:26 PM

My coolest thing is a credit card, but i don't use it for scraping coraline......it allows me to get everything i want and just about everything i dont want...

Orvin Farmer · 02-04-2004, 02:45 AM

I voted baster. But with hesitation...we need more like the best three not just one. Without the books, I would have had either a lot of dead things, or a pissed off LFS owner for asking so many questions. And the towels; OH MY GOD, I never knew...I might as well have gills, too. Thats my input. Good poll tho.

Witfull · 02-04-2004, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by NaH2O

EDIT: I've activated the option to choose more than one, so vote for as many as you like

addict · 02-05-2004, 07:46 PM

My favorite gadget is my new Pinpoint wireless thermometer. I also bought an extra wireless probe and at the moment am monitoring both the canopy temperature and the tank water temperature. On the new tank one probe is going in the tank and another in the refugium.
Great little device... I keep the display on my desk and at a glance can tell what the tank temperature is. They're pretty inexpensive as well... like $34.95 + $18.95 for an extra wireless probe.

Craig Manoukian · 02-05-2004, 08:12 PM

Way cool RA, thanks for the info!

Brucey · 02-08-2004, 07:40 AM

I voted other
My tank changed beyond recongnition the day I invested loads of $$$$ ££££ in my PH computer. My Powder blue kicked his Ich, My coral polyps extended and growth rates increased, my Coraline took off and I never have to worry about dosing Kalk again. I wish I had it when I started and I wouldn't have lost so many fish to PH stress (7.7 to 8.5 during the day)
Brucey

Craig Manoukian · 09-17-2004, 01:33 PM

Brucey,

How much $$$$?

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

02-02-2004, 10:45 AM	#31 (permalink)
Cougra Dragon Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 2,216 View Gallery Karma Komment	I chose other: GLOVES! Great big long vet gloves! These allow me to work in the tank without fear of allergic reactions to anything! Without my gloves everything else would be useless! Also, pippetts can be purchased if you have a science store around! They are fairly cheap as well and come in different lengths. I get mine from Estefan's Science near me, but I forgott he internet addy. Will find out soon. __________________ Michelle Just because something CAN be done, it doesn't mean that it SHOULD be done!

02-02-2004, 12:27 PM	#33 (permalink)
BigReepher Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 474 View Gallery Karma Komment	Uhmm, I didn't mean for it to come out that way. I agree it doesn't sound right. But I work third shift and I like to check out the goings on inside the tank while the lights are out. I get to see my peppermint shrimp lay eggs and then the tank is full of little bitty tiny shrimp. They're all gone by morning, so if it wasn't for my handy dandy red light, I wouldn't even have known they were there. __________________ I'm not a doctor but I'll take a look.

02-02-2004, 12:47 PM	#34 (permalink)
Scooterman Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 1,235 View Gallery Karma Komment	It took a while to think about this but i finally found my fav... __________________ Scott Ardoin (Ard-Dwan)

02-02-2004, 12:57 PM	#35 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,352 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	JK BigReepher! Scott, what a scream! Do you put your goggles, fins, and snorkel on and sit in that baby right in front of the tank? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

02-02-2004, 01:11 PM	#36 (permalink)
Scooterman Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 1,235 View Gallery Karma Komment	__________________ Scott Ardoin (Ard-Dwan)

02-02-2004, 10:02 PM	#37 (permalink)
tgeiger Tubeworm Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Thousan Oaks, CA Posts: 34 View Gallery Karma Komment	One of my favorite things: Pyrex (glass) measuring cups I use it for: measuring salt thawing food soaking food in vitamins Filtering baby brine acclimation etc I also use a lot of tupperware -Tom

02-02-2004, 10:23 PM	#38 (permalink)
VINA DEL MAR Torch coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 514 View Gallery Karma Komment	What a surprise nobody mention buckets!! You need them to mix sw,to aclimate fish and corals and to put all your junk too! Have fun reefing you all!! VINA __________________ 90 gl. reef ready all glass tank,sump capacity 15 gl,2 400 watts radium bulbs,2 03 actinics 110 watts VHO,2 50/50 110 VHO,ozone reactor,sterilizer and the most important of all;Lots of love for my tank!

02-02-2004, 10:26 PM	#39 (permalink)
PSU4ME JoePa lives on!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: PA Posts: 382 View Gallery Karma Komment	My coolest thing is a credit card, but i don't use it for scraping coraline......it allows me to get everything i want and just about everything i dont want... __________________ 90 Gallon AGA with a 40 breeder sump (DIY). 2-250 Watt XM 10k's and 2 actinic VHO's. 3-5 inch DSB.

02-04-2004, 02:45 AM	#40 (permalink)
Orvin Farmer Midas Blenny Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Idaho Posts: 100 View Gallery Karma Komment	I voted baster. But with hesitation...we need more like the best three not just one. Without the books, I would have had either a lot of dead things, or a pissed off LFS owner for asking so many questions. And the towels; OH MY GOD, I never knew...I might as well have gills, too. Thats my input. Good poll tho. __________________ Our reef tank is my drug of choice. The addiction is real, and I can't stop. Rehab...HA....I, won't go. I love it too much. Givvvve Meeeee Morrre coralllls!!!

02-05-2004, 07:46 PM	#42 (permalink)
addict Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sierra Nevada Country Posts: 1,621 View Gallery Karma Komment	My favorite gadget is my new Pinpoint wireless thermometer. I also bought an extra wireless probe and at the moment am monitoring both the canopy temperature and the tank water temperature. On the new tank one probe is going in the tank and another in the refugium. Great little device... I keep the display on my desk and at a glance can tell what the tank temperature is. They're pretty inexpensive as well... like $34.95 + $18.95 for an extra wireless probe. __________________ -David *addict's tank specs:* Coming soon!

02-05-2004, 08:12 PM	#43 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,352 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Way cool RA, thanks for the info! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

02-08-2004, 07:40 AM	#44 (permalink)
Brucey Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Reading, England Posts: 1,292 View Gallery Karma Komment	I voted other My tank changed beyond recongnition the day I invested loads of $$$$ ££££ in my PH computer. My Powder blue kicked his Ich, My coral polyps extended and growth rates increased, my Coraline took off and I never have to worry about dosing Kalk again. I wish I had it when I started and I wouldn't have lost so many fish to PH stress (7.7 to 8.5 during the day) Brucey __________________ 160UK Gallon. (192US Gallon). 400Lbs LR. Aquamedic Turboflotor 5000 Shorty skimmer. Arcadia 3Series pendant (3x250W 14,000'K MH & 2x58W 60" actinic) (DIY cooling fan). Tunze 7095 Multicontroller & 2xTunze 6100 Streams. Redsea 100 Aquazone Plus ozonizer and redox computer. Aquamedic Ocean Runner 6500 return. TMC Vectron 30W UV sterilizer. Aquamedic Aquaniveau auto top up system through Deltec 500 kalk stirrer. PurityOnTap RO/DI. Deltec FR509 (ROWAPhos). Aquamedic PH computer controlling KNOP HD Calcium Reactor. Setup Nov 2002 See my tank here http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...&threadid=4486

09-17-2004, 01:33 PM	#45 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,352 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Brucey, How much $$$$? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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