DON'T REEF WITHOUT IT: What are the items that every reefer shouldn't be without?

[revhtree Verified Admin]

There are so many things that are very useful to us as reef aquarium hobbyists! But there are certain items that many consider to be a MUST HAVE item if you're going to keep a saltwater aquarium in your house! These items range from aquarium equipment to cleaning supplies and will vary from person to person! So today let's put together a list!

What item do you you think every reefer shouldn't reef without?

What are the non-aquarium items that have proven to be very handy?

 

[BighohoReef]

Dinning room chairs, Turkey basters, strainers, clamps, toothbrushes, cleaning brushes, tube cleaners and lots of glass cups... everyone in our house gets a good dose of coralline before they go to bed. I could go on and on so many makeshift tools.

 

[3D Reefin']

1. RODI system
2. 3D printer - lets you build all kinds of crazy things, like this filter for this bowl:

 

[KrisReef]

Electricity and running water are the top two on my list.

Edit; I almost forgot, Reef2Reef is essential.

 

[F i s h y]

An old debit or credit card to scrape acrylic with, 32 diff tuperware containers missing the lids, quality test kits.

MY NUMBER 1 THING NO REEFER SHOULD BE WITHOUT.... A QT!

 

[Olefreebe]

1. RODI system
2. 3D printer - lets you build all kinds of crazy things, like this filter for this bowl:

Nice setup!

 

[Olefreebe]

Backup power. Whether it be battery backup or a whole home generator.
Power went out three times in the past two weeks from me all of them over 4 to 6 hours.

 

[BighohoReef]

Does my credit card count as a piece of non-aquarium equipment? I think I use that the most on my tank Lol

@revhtree “Don’t reef home with out it!”

 

[Arabyps]

What item do you you think every reefer shouldn't reef without? RO/DI water system

What are the non-aquarium items that have proven to be very handy? Clamps, garden hose, transfer pump, flashlight, towels towels and more towels.

 

[Auquanut]

Credit card
Step ladder
Mason jar
Tupperware
Scrub brushes
Zip strips
Brute trash cans
Waterproof flashlight
Turkey baster
Vinegar
My glasses (couldn't see the tanks without them)
And probably a couple dozen other things I'm just not thinking of.

EDIT: OH yeah. TOWELS! Thanks @Arabyps.

 

[Greybeard]

Many cleaning tools, tongs, etc. Citric Acid from Amazon, Sushi grade Nori sheets. 3D printed pieces and parts made from PETG. Lots of non-aquarium specific products used in and around my tank.

 

[FREAKINRICAN69]

1. RODI system
2. 3D printer - lets you build all kinds of crazy things, like this filter for this bowl:

Nice setup chief. I love it!

 

[anth]

Common sense.

 

[Mr. Crabs]

Backup power. Whether it be battery backup or a whole home generator.
Power went out three times in the past two weeks from me all of them over 4 to 6 hours.

What battery system do you use?

 

[Marciebabi]

Dinning room chairs, Turkey basters, strainers, clamps, toothbrushes, cleaning brushes, tube cleaners and lots of glass cups... everyone in our house gets a good dose of coralline before they go to bed. I could go on and on so many makeshift tools.

lol. I agree... I use what i can find pretty much =)

 

[Jono562]

I'm gona go with the trusty old 5gallon bucket. Probably the most underrated tool with so many uses.

 

[drbogger]

1. Generator
2. RO/DI
3. QT Tank
4. Magnet Cleaner
5. Glass Scraper with a long handle (useful for lots of things).
6. At least two 5 Gallon Buckets
7. Backup heater on hand for when your main one fails.

 

[Brew12]

Hair tonic, to rapidly regrow the hair you pull out in frustration.

 

[McPuff]

3 step Gorilla ladder and towels are probably the most used non-reef equipment for me.

 

[somethinq else]

Patience. The main tool alot of people just are lacking.