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Things that you just have to have for reefkeeping
Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2003 7:07 pm
by snoopdog
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.
Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2003 7:57 pm
by Scott
Superglue gel
zip ties
white vinegar
large (60cc) syringe
Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2003 8:34 pm
by Snakeman
various syphon hoses
Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2003 9:15 pm
by snoopdog
OMG i forgot the white vinegar, i always keep 2 gallons.
Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2003 12:50 am
by bertz_maru
whats the vinegar for? am i missing out one somtehinf
Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2003 6:37 am
by snoopdog
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.
Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2003 7:08 am
by ShagMan
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).
Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2003 3:52 pm
by KrazyPlace
Lots and lots of towels!
Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2003 3:55 pm
by Melissakins
Don't forget the Tulle (wedding veil material)!!!
Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2003 5:58 pm
by snoopdog
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.
Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2003 6:59 pm
by Scott
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)
Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2003 7:45 pm
by tbmoore
MONEY
Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2003 7:50 pm
by snoopdog
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.
Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2003 7:57 pm
by Xster
Patience is above all.
Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2003 8:15 pm
by snoopdog
Yes very important.