Things that you just have to have for reefkeeping

Post by **snoopdog** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 7:07 pm

Tricks of the trade you may call it, i just thought this thread could be of great interest for some of us that are set in our reefkeeping ways. For me the things i must have are

Plumbers silicon (non-drying type like divers use)
Epoxy
Old Drivers License
Turkey Baster....just fell in love with this toy
Hand held pipe cutter (can not think of proper name)
Forceps
Bucket lids...how did i ever make it without these.

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 7:57 pm

Superglue gel
zip ties
white vinegar
large (60cc) syringe

Snakeman · Post by **Snakeman** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 8:34 pm

various syphon hoses

Post by **snoopdog** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 9:15 pm

OMG i forgot the white vinegar, i always keep 2 gallons.

bertz_maru · Post by **bertz_maru** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 12:50 am

whats the vinegar for? am i missing out one somtehinf

Post by **snoopdog** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 6:37 am

White vinegar removes calcium / coralline algae like no ones business ! It is the only way to clean old reef tank parts without hard work.

Adding forceps to my list.

ShagMan · Post by **ShagMan** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 7:08 am

Everyone's favorite instrument, the turkey baster!!!!!

old supersize kittylitter buckets... it's like a 5 gallon bucket, but has an attached hinged lid, and they're stackable, great for storing and kind of fresh or salt water, or kalkwasser.

And the one thing I can't live without right now, a Kennmore 70 pint dehumidifier (I empty it once or twice a day).

KrazyPlace · Post by **KrazyPlace** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 3:52 pm

Lots and lots of towels!

Melissakins · Post by **Melissakins** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 3:55 pm

Don't forget the Tulle (wedding veil material)!!!

Post by **snoopdog** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 5:58 pm

God that much water sucked out a day. That is too much like work.....add 2 gallons to the tanks....remove two gallons from the dehumidifier.

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 6:59 pm

I forgot a couple:
6 gallon Aquatainer from Wal-mart
skewer
pickling lime
baking soda
razor blades and a piece of 1/2 inch pvc
understanding wife (this is a must have)

tbmoore · Post by **tbmoore** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 7:45 pm

MONEY

Post by **snoopdog** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 7:50 pm

Not really. Alot of people can do this slower and either trade out or get alot of stuff cheap knowing where to look. Good decision making is also the key, i have wasted most of my money the first two years making bad decisions on gear and over paying not knowing where to get the good deals. Hopefully my bad decision making is over in this hobby. I am also not buying anymore full colonies of anything and just doing frags.

Xster · Post by **Xster** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 7:57 pm

Patience is above all.

Post by **snoopdog** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 8:15 pm

Yes very important.