Stuff you use that was never intended for aquarium use

[GBRsouth]

How about chopsticks and plastic eggflips for substrate work.

But I can't believe no one thought of brute trashcans!

 

[NefTunzReef]

IV kit for drip acclimation...

 

[dantimdad]

Government issue M4 cleaning brush, great for cleaning frags the small end is useful for getting into nooks and crannies.

We have those but they get used on the real deal.

 

[dantimdad]

I forgot rubber bands from the orthodontist. Holds leather frags on small rocks.

Wedding veil on a deli container for mushroom gratings.

Fiberglass driveway markers for live rock stacking.

 

[Retro Reefer]

Just remembered I started a similar thread a couple years ago... lots more great ideas!

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/your-favorite-tools-not-related-to-reef-keeping.242282/

 

[TexasTodd]

Great thread! I use an industrial pool dosing pump 24/7 to drip kalkwasser. It was a bit over $300, so a little more than some hobby stuff, but built to last a LONG time. I think it's Stenner brand.

 

[ScubaShane]

My mom's good towels!

 

[ScubaShane]

Garden hose to siphon out water. You know.........suck start and spit!!

 

[dantimdad]

My mom's good towels!

Hahahaha! You're gonna get it for that!

 

[Jacked Reefer]

Lego led light for moonlights

 

[Mical]

Whoever thought eggcrate for lighting would transfer over to lids for aquariums. Coming soon: Home Depots' Aquarium Dept...

 

[dantimdad]

Lego led light for moonlights

I'd like to see this.

 

[KrisReef]

What about this stuff that was made for hanging construction workers by their helmets?

 

[Jacked Reefer]

I'd like to see this.

When I get home i will take a pic for you!

 

[mfinn]

Top off container

https://www.petsmart.com/dog/bowls-...y-gamma2-outback-pet-food-container-6702.html

 

[mch1984]

best dosing containers ever

 

[Haggisman14]

best dosing containers ever

If I ever start dosing...I'm DEFINITELY doing that!!

 

[Idoc]

I use a cheap $5 paddle (3 foot one) from Walmart for mixing my saltwater in my Brute Trash cans! Works great!!! Mixes a 10-20g batch of saltwater in minutes!

 

[Idoc]

My mom's good towels!

I get yelled at all the time for this!!! Just went to Walmart and bought a bunch of cheap hand towels...blue for the DT, Gray for the quarantine tank!

 

[dantimdad]

I use a cheap $5 paddle (3 foot one) from Walmart for mixing my saltwater in my Brute Trash cans! Works great!!! Mixes a 10-20g batch of saltwater in minutes!

OK that has to win some kind of award!