One thing everyone should have?

[Chris Spaulding]

An account on Reef2Reef . I have learned so much from the people here just reading and following posts. The search function is a must.

 

[ScubaFish802]

Why an air pump?

In case of a power outage so you can get oxygen in the water (assuming there is no backup or generator available)

 

[Rick's Reviews]

Just a standard salinity/ temp hydrometer... £1

When you guys charging/ looking for batteries, Charging phone, dialling in settings, screenshots, sharing, logging in checking and adjusting? For all your equipment, filter socks, lights, schedule,...

this little guy is happy floating about daily

 

[Jeffcb]

One of those things..

 

[Glenner’sreef]

“A CLAM” you gotta have a Clam!

 

[Glenner’sreef]

One of those things..

 

[Tomsimtim]

A Grounding Probe!

 

[Reefjockey]

P a t i e n c e. I think I've read every post, and it surprised me that patience was not mentioned. I'm never more disheartened than watching another person buy a fish or coral on impulse only to know what might become of it. I'm just as guilty, as patience is the most difficult part of the hobby to master.

And so I wait.

 

[hart24601]

I think towels is my favorite answer!

As for RFA I liked them in my reef until they slowly moved into my acro branches, which several did, killing most the colonies they move into.

For powerheads my current pico tank is AIO and houses the rfa previously in the DT haha, but it doesn’t need PH and been running couple years with just the AIO return.

so back to towels and of course buckets

 

[SPS2020]

I always like having a battery operated transfer pump around. Really helpful for those situations where you need to move water but a siphon won’t work or isn’t practical.

Works like a champ for cleaning out the sump!

 

[Wasabiroot]

I think most of the justification for not having a par meter is
1. Corals will adapt just fine to lower light
2. Idk where you can rent them anymore - BRS stopped doing this and they will restock, but perhaps people aren't comfortable ponying up a 400 dollar deposit to check lights.

I'd say a rolling cart. Huge clutter saver and can store in a closet or out of the way.

 

[legionofdoon]

Halichoeres bivittatus

We have them here locally my kids love telling their mom all about finding them when we go snorkeling.

 

[Tomsimtim]

A Grounding Probe!

Aquariums are an exercise in patience. I am at the waiting stage of my 1 year and 4 month old 190. I have some growth, but my rewards won't come for another 2-3 years. Maintain and take a monthly photograph to watch'm grow

Don't forget self-control & personal discipline. Hardest part is not becoming a coral collector when you don't need anymore. I have to remind myself my trips to the LFS now are for maintenance requirements ONLY each time I go. Sure is fun to look though,

 

[Royce White]

Has to be a file fish. Miracle worker.