Favorite Tool or Gadget?

NaH2O · 01-30-2004, 09:42 PM

What is your favorite aquarium tool or gadget? Something you can't live without. Please explain why it is your favorite, and add anything else that wasn't listed in the poll.

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

Witfull · 01-30-2004, 10:17 PM

fish towels are what i couldnt live with out...as much as my hands is in my tank i need a ready supply! all the others are good..but they get the most usage.

NaH2O · 01-30-2004, 10:22 PM

Ummm...Wit, they are an option

Pro_builder · 01-30-2004, 10:24 PM

Well this was a tuff one....
I think the DIY goodies are the things that keep me sane. So that is what I voted for.

moose12 · 01-30-2004, 10:42 PM

I didn't see turkey baster!! I agree fish towels are very important too, but the baster feeds, cleans, and it even helps draw out water for testing. (it may even slice and dice) but I haven't tried that yet.

~Chris

NaH2O · 01-30-2004, 10:43 PM

Gaaa! I really did want to include that. Guess I was all wrapped up in making sure towels were included. Sorry, maybe a mod can add that?

cheeks69 · 01-30-2004, 10:45 PM

I agree with ya Chris, I don't know what I would do without it

F355GTB · 01-30-2004, 11:36 PM

Most definitely baster for me as well

mwrager · 01-30-2004, 11:47 PM

turkey baster for me

nivek · 01-30-2004, 11:52 PM

I voted for internet and books since they are the 2 most commonly used item for me and they contributed the most in terms of savings and info.

NaH2O · 01-31-2004, 12:03 AM

OK, I've requested a moderator to add Turkey Baster. I really did intend on having that as an option. I was having a space cadet moment.

BoomerD · 01-31-2004, 12:06 AM

Sheesh! I use most of those things, and they would be difficult to get by without. Maybe not impossible, but...
And the credit card...it DOES have many uses!

reefrunner · 01-31-2004, 12:18 AM

Turkey baster, toothbrush and my leatherman.

Witfull · 01-31-2004, 12:26 AM

OK, as requested, Turkey Baster has been added,,if you have not voted, go ahead and vote if you have and wish to change your vote, PM me and i will make the change,,,,ahhh i feel the Power...lol

moose12 · 01-31-2004, 12:57 AM

I never thought a turkey baster would get so much attention. Thanks everyone!! This site is great by the way!!

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

01-30-2004, 09:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
NaH2O Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,929 View Gallery Karma Komment	Favorite Tool or Gadget? What is your favorite aquarium tool or gadget? Something you can't live without. Please explain why it is your favorite, and add anything else that wasn't listed in the poll. EDIT: I've activated the option to choose more than one, so vote for as many as you like __________________ ~Nikki~ Last edited by NaH2O : 01-30-2004 at 09:47 PM.

01-30-2004, 10:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
NaH2O Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,929 View Gallery Karma Komment	Ummm...Wit, they are an option __________________ ~Nikki~

01-30-2004, 10:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pro_builder DIY Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oxford, Iowa Posts: 1,746 View Gallery Karma Komment	Well this was a tuff one.... I think the DIY goodies are the things that keep me sane. So that is what I voted for. __________________ -Troy 180 gallon Reef, 3- 250 XM 15K MH Electronic ballast, 380 watts VHO Actinics, 2- 5 watt LED Moon lights, 100 gal rubbermaid sump, 75 gallon Fuge, ETSS 600 Skimmer, 4700-5400 gph pump for return, Octopus 3000 controller, Iwaki 40 RL skimmer pump, 2- 65w PC 10K fuge lights, 2 55 gallon barrels, Custom light oak stand and hood, misc pumps, extra 600 gallon rated tank size protein skimmer. Purple tang, yellow tang, pacific blue tang, 2 green chromis, 1 Sand sifting star, snails, hermit crabs, 2 mated perculas, pulsing Xenia, Anenome, mushrooms, ricordia, zoanthids, kenya tree 1 1/2" tall, misc other hitchhiker stuff. DIY is my dream... ...well OK the only way I can afford this Addiction!! Just as the light goes on in my head... ... I break the bulb!!

01-30-2004, 10:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
NaH2O Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,929 View Gallery Karma Komment	Gaaa! I really did want to include that. Guess I was all wrapped up in making sure towels were included. Sorry, maybe a mod can add that? __________________ ~Nikki~

01-30-2004, 10:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
moose12 Tunicate Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 9 View Gallery Karma Komment	I didn't see turkey baster!! I agree fish towels are very important too, but the baster feeds, cleans, and it even helps draw out water for testing. (it may even slice and dice) but I haven't tried that yet. ~Chris

01-30-2004, 10:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,386 View Gallery Karma Komment	I agree with ya Chris, I don't know what I would do without it __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

01-30-2004, 11:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
F355GTB Fire Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 61 View Gallery Karma Komment	Most definitely baster for me as well

01-30-2004, 11:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
mwrager Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert AZ Posts: 1,068 View Gallery Karma Komment	turkey baster for me __________________ Mark Some days I realy feel old! http://www.reefsanctuary.com/Banners/RS_banner3.gif

01-30-2004, 11:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
nivek Cabbage Leather Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Penang, Malaysia Posts: 367 View Gallery Karma Komment	I voted for internet and books since they are the 2 most commonly used item for me and they contributed the most in terms of savings and info. __________________ "Hey Yoda! Stop playing with my orange lightsaber!" - Master Nivek

01-31-2004, 12:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
NaH2O Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,929 View Gallery Karma Komment	OK, I've requested a moderator to add Turkey Baster. I really did intend on having that as an option. I was having a space cadet moment. __________________ ~Nikki~

01-31-2004, 12:06 AM	#12 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,638 View Gallery Karma Komment	Sheesh! I use most of those things, and they would be difficult to get by without. Maybe not impossible, but... And the credit card...it DOES have many uses!

01-31-2004, 12:18 AM	#13 (permalink)
reefrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cedar Key, FL Posts: 1,069 View Gallery Karma Komment	Turkey baster, toothbrush and my leatherman. __________________ Kevin Check out my gallery!

01-31-2004, 12:57 AM	#15 (permalink)
moose12 Tunicate Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 9 View Gallery Karma Komment	I never thought a turkey baster would get so much attention. Thanks everyone!! This site is great by the way!!

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