Overlooked, really useful device

[Smoke Inator]

how about aquarium tongs? i find useful when i don't feel like scuba diving and need to adjust something in the sand bed
...but, i don't scuba dive in my bc32

 

[wowkingjames]

One thing important is your water chemistry, get a test kit. You need to test for Al, Cal, ph, and mg. There's more but those are the most important to start with.

 

[CarrieB]

Extras - tanks, heaters, powerheads, bubblers. For QT, HT, impulse buys...

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

One of the best tools I own is Clamps like these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018MMGJRU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Brew12]

One of the best tools I own is Clamps like these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018MMGJRU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

What do you use them for? I have some in the garage but haven't even thought of using them for my aquarium.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

What do you use them for? I have some in the garage but haven't even thought of using them for my aquarium.

Mostly for holding hoses when doing water changes, but also to hold things in place. Hold my RO waste line in place down the drain so it doesn't accidentally come out, etc. The mostly metal ones rust too easy.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Scoop for moving bulk salt and additives around. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004NG9ETA/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Dry erase board to track parameters the old school way! LOL! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C603GWA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Blower fan for spills and even on the sump to cool water: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006O6FA22/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Grabber pick up tool for picking up corals, turning over snails, etc. in hard to reach places: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012C27RO0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[buckroe07]

how about aquarium tongs? i find useful when i don't feel like scuba diving and need to adjust something in the sand bed
...but, i don't scuba dive in my bc32

I need these!

One of the best tools I own is Clamps like these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018MMGJRU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And I need these! My hose almost came out of my tank as I was pumping water into it. Great idea!

 

[ChuzUThisDay]

One of the best tools I own is Clamps like these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018MMGJRU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The multi packs with different sizes are great for large to small hoses, clipping fish/coral bags to the side of a tank for acclimation, makeshift cable management in the stand, endless possibilities :)

 

[JBradford]

Dry erase board to track parameters the old school way! LOL! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C603GWA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Excel is where it's at and then you can nerd out and plot graphs. Who needs an apex when you can do it manually. lol

As for the clamps that's a great idea. Also a python syphon, worth it's weight in gold. I just got one to replace my Aqueon which is a knockoff, and a horrible one at that.

 

[buckroe07]

Imagine all these extra pieces of equipment and all someone wanted to do was buy a clownfish, lol!:D

 

[Rory's Reef]

Ohhhh I don't use that lol I thought you were measuring out salt for wc lol :)
Oh oh the brushes, look at these, they're perfect!
I've only used 1 or 2 to exhaustion lol

Battlebrushes!!! Honestly, I didn't know what I was missing out on until I got one of these with my Battlecoral order. Definitely a nice tool to have :)

 

[JBradford]

Imagine all these extra pieces of equipment and all someone wanted to do was buy a clownfish, lol!:D

They are the gateway drug.

 

[ahiggins]

Battlebrushes!!! Honestly, I didn't know what I was missing out on until I got one of these with my Battlecoral order. Definitely a nice tool to have :)

Ive never heard of battlebrushes lol theyre actually gun cleaning brushes :D

 

[Rory's Reef]

Ive never heard of battlebrushes lol theyre actually gun cleaning brushes :D

Haha yeah, Adam over at Battlecorals has a whole story about his father in law giving him boxes of these gun cleaning brushes and he started shipping them with orders because he thought they were the perfect brush. Eventually, he (or someone) dubbed it a battlebrush since he shipped them out to people when they would order corals from him.

 

[Greybeard]

Hm... Couple of good ideas on here. I've got a bunch of clamps, plastic and otherwise... I do some woodworking, gotta have clamps. Never even thought to use one to hold a hose in place temporarily. Oh, to hold hoses on a permanent basis, try http://printedreefingsolutions.com/

Gun cleaning brushes? I've got a cabinet full. Most of them are coated in gun cleaner or oil, but for certain things, I can see how well they'd work.

Blower fan? Well, hopefully not something I'd ever need for my aquarium, but mine came in real handy when the water heater broke :p

Keep 'em coming :)

 

[ChuzUThisDay]

Excel is where it's at and then you can nerd out and plot graphs. Who needs an apex when you can do it manually. lol

I too like to nerd out from time to time and plot graphs. It's been a while since I've done it actually and need to return to doing so. It's pretty easy to see what's going on in a tank, based upon tracking when water changes, feedings, new additions, etc happen. When levels are plotted out over time and then a sudden level spikes or plummets, there's a great reference as to what has happened or not happened (lack of water changes for example) recently that may be the cause of the issue.