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

[luisgo]

My partner!

 

[H3rm1tCr@b]

Water is kinda important

 

[iramack]

AUTO TOP OFF !!!

 

[Sebastiancrab]

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.

What do you use the mason jar and zip strips for?

 

[Auquanut]

What do you use the mason jar and zip strips for?

Zip strips are for cable management and the mason jar is for adding/removing water to the sump to get the level just right after a cleaning.

 

[Auquanut]

Good beer and good music are mandatory for proper tank maintenance.

 

[Nhjmc]

Def. toothbrushes, turkey baster (s), wooden bbq skewers and razor blades.

 

[Olefreebe]

What battery system do you use?

I dont have a battery system. I have a Generac whole home generator and a portable 5500 series generator.

 

[Auquanut]

Def. toothbrushes, turkey baster (s), wooden bbq skewers and razor blades.

Skewers? Sorry. My imagination is getting the better of me.

 

[Little Will]

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?

Cleaner, desander, netter, grabber, scrapper, big scrapper, razed, pickerupper, spooner.

 

[jd371]

This is waterproof and has come in handy for scrubbing algae off the rocks and the corners of the tank.

 

[ReefLab]

Lots of buckets and towels

 

[RedTheReefer]

Hanna Salinity Checker. Its so easy to use. It makes checking my salinity and temperature for water changes and such a breeze.

 

[725196]

The ability to read!! Internet, books and magazines. I try to research what I buy before I buy it. These things are essential for aquarium... and life.

(and think)

 

[Dbichler]

0tds water
Hannah salinity checker
ATO
My top 3

 

[Jeff Jarry reef]

To me the main thing is a generator! !!

 

[Jim8o]

Trusty toothbrush!!

 

[Calm Blue Ocean]

Towels. Lots and lots of towels!

 

[Neros503]

generator always powers on tank when we have a power outage

 

[Peace River]

Patience - don't reef without it!

In addition to the many things already mentioned - egg crate diffusers, tulle, plastic canvas, PVC pipe, clay pottery, plastic berry baskets, OXO kitchen gadgets, dosing syringe, and polyfill pillow stuffing are also items that I regularly use.