What is the most unexpected piece of equipment that made the most significant impact on your tank?

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Sometimes, when looking at new equipment, I wonder, "How much impact will that make on my tank?" Usually, the equipment we think won't make the most impact ends up being the best piece of equipment we have. I am wondering what one piece of equipment you have you thought wouldn't make a huge difference but ended up being a great addition.
 

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A submersible water change pump. I can pump freshwater or saltwater, dirty or clean and it's so much faster than waiting for the siphon to move the water around, plus it can go UPHILL! I got it as an extra when I purchased the fish tank and it's made life easier for the fish, the reef, and me.

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Not sure if it qualifies, because it isn’t really “tank equipment”, but it is a piece of equipment that I use regularly for the hobby.

A diamond disk for my Dremel.

I mean, sure - I could say A&C skimmer that beats the hell out of the competition, or the UVA in the ReeFis that somehow are able to produce those MH-only colors but with LEDs. But the diamond disk somehow left far more impact than all the others, making it far easier to cut large amounts of frags or tough corals, which I tend to do regularly enough for it to make a difference.
 

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Not sure if it qualifies, because it isn’t really “tank equipment”, but it is a piece of equipment that I use regularly for the hobby.

A diamond disk for my Dremel.

I mean, sure - I could say A&C skimmer that beats the hell out of the competition, or the UVA in the ReeFis that somehow are able to produce those MH-only colors but with LEDs. But the diamond disk somehow left far more impact than all the others, making it far easier to cut large amounts of frags or tough corals, which I tend to do regularly enough for it to make a difference.
New Tool always wins!
 

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Yeah.....I remember that day also....but only for the wrong reasons....LOL
Brand New $300 HOB.....plugged in, and water leak everywhere from broken pump...Thanks Ice Cap!
Oh wow that would tick me off
 

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