Let's See Those Wacky DIY Tools That You Can't Live Without!

[Fish Styx]

What's up fellow, reefers! We all make 'em, we all use 'em, and you know as well as I do, that we all love 'em! So, let's see all of those wacky DIY tools that you've come up with to meet a need in your reefing adventure(s), because nobody has a monopoly on good ideas!

After all, like we used to say in the army, "if it's stupid but it works, it ain't stupid"!

I'll go first to kick this thing off...

Have you got a large sandbed? Tired of manually picking up shells, rock, and other debris from your otherwise pristine display? Well, look no further! I present to you Styx's Sand Sifter 3000! Wish you had some sort of implement to make your life easier? Well, you've come to the right place! That's right, ladies and gentlemen, this little baby right here scoops, sifts, and separates your shells and other unsightly debris from your sand bed. All from a comfortable distance to avoid those pesky bites from your ornery clownfish. Complete your maintenance in record time.

What we have here is a simple 24" lucite or acrylic rod cemented to a plastic kitty litter scoop. shells and debris go in, sand comes out. It's just that simple.

Deluxe model depicted with optional foam grip (lol):

 

[PeterC99]

What's up fellow, reefers! We all make 'em, we all use 'em, and you know as well as I do, that we all love 'em! So, let's see all of those wacky DIY tools that you've come up with to meet a need in your reefing adventure(s), because nobody has a monopoly on good ideas!

After all, like we used to say in the army, "if it's stupid but it works, it ain't stupid"!

I'll go first to kick this thing off...

Have you got a large sandbed? Tired of manually picking up shells, rock, and other debris from your otherwise pristine display? Well, look no further! I present to you Styx's Sand Sifter 3000! Wish you had some sort of implement to make your life easier? Well, you've come to the right place! That's right, ladies and gentlemen, this little baby right here scoops, sifts, and separates your shells and other unsightly debris from your sand bed. All from a comfortable distance to avoid those pesky bites from your ornery clownfish. Complete your maintenance in record time.

What we have here is a simple 24" lucite or acrylic rod cemented to a plastic kitty litter scoop. shells and debris go in, sand comes out. It's just that simple.

Deluxe model depicted with optional foam grip:

Is this available for cat litter boxes?

 

[Fish Styx]

Is this available for cat litter boxes?

For the low low price of an additional $9.99, you too can scoop that poop!

 

[Fish Styx]

Bueller...? Bueller...? Bueller...?

 

[snackpack]

Putting my name on this thread so I remember to add some of my stuff this weekend

 

[Sean Clark]

Risky asking for diy tools today

 

[snackpack]

Okay here's one I've got on hand. Not sure how "whacky" this is, but I bought a can of pellet food thinking my juvenile clowns would be able to eat it, but it's slightly too large.

$10 salt grinder from Target... Brings all the boys to the yard

 

[Fish Styx]

Risky asking for diy tools today

You win the internet today, sir.

 

[Fish Styx]

Okay here's one I've got on hand. Not sure how "whacky" this is, but I bought a can of pellet food thinking my juvenile clowns would be able to eat it, but it's slightly too large.

$10 salt grinder from Target... Brings all the boys to the yard

If it works, it works!

 

[Sean Clark]

You win the internet today, sir.

I accept that badge knowing that It comes with a heavy burden. I will make you proud.

 

[Fish Styx]

I accept that badge knowing that It comes with a heavy burden. I will make you proud.

Wear it well, sir. Wear it well.

 

[Fish Styx]

-*-*-*<shameless self bump>*-*-*-

 

[PeterC99]

@techdef power brick organizer

Organizing Power Supply Bricks

Trying to organize all the power supply bricks under my tank but it’s a mess. (Power Supply Bricks - 2 radion lights, 2 mp40s, skimmer, and return pump). I built a board for my Apex and attached the power supply bricks to the backside of the board. Very tight under my tank and difficult to get...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[crusso1993]

@techdef power brick organizer

Nice!

 

[Fish Styx]

@techdef power brick organizer

Organizing Power Supply Bricks

Trying to organize all the power supply bricks under my tank but it’s a mess. (Power Supply Bricks - 2 radion lights, 2 mp40s, skimmer, and return pump). I built a board for my Apex and attached the power supply bricks to the backside of the board. Very tight under my tank and difficult to get...

www.reef2reef.com

Well done, sir! Love this!

 

[Steve2020]

May not look like much but this works great for removing bubble algae and other small unwanted things without putting your hands in the tank. Made from Rigid 1/2"OD PETG tubing which is much stronger than acrylic tubing. Will not crack. I made multiple lengths for ease of use.

 

[Fish Styx]

May not look like much but this works great for removing bubble algae and other small unwanted things without putting your hands in the tank. Made from Rigid 1/2"OD PETG tubing which is much stronger than acrylic tubing. Will not crack. I made multiple lengths for ease of use.

Nice! I'm a big fan of PETG. Just redid all of my plumbing in the house with it. I still have some lying around in the garage and will likely pirate this idea!

 

[JGT]

Good for rescuing frags that have fallen into my live rock or on hard to reach corners of the tank.
P.S. don’t tell my wife.

 

[Daniel@R2R]

Awesome stuff! Following!!

 

[Fish Styx]

Good for rescuing frags that have fallen into my live rock or on hard to reach corners of the tank.
P.S. don’t tell my wife.

Sweet!