disgustipated Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 these are two of the most handy aquarium maintenance tools i own. what do you have that makes your life as a fishkeeper easier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 these are two of the most handy aquarium maintenance tools i own. What are?? My most handy tools are definitely towels, hoses, buckets and brushes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 my 2 handiest tools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkii Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Apart from the obvious things like towels and a siphon, my most useful tool is my planting tweezers. So much easier than planting by hand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted November 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 i'm a dork. THESE are..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted November 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 my 2 handiest tools what are these things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discusguru Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 what are these things? One for cutting glass and the other for drilling holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li@m Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted November 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 aside from the obvious!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 do these come with attachments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 My handiest fishkeeping tool is my husband :slfg: Followed by towels, buckets, hose, glass cleaning sponge thing and a siphon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinefish4life Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 one i dont own :thup: :sml2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 One of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 handiest 'tools' for anyone keeping more than a nano tank are a siphon hose that reaches out the nearest window/drain and a dedicated clean 'indoor' hose for refilling the tank afte a water change (pro tip; dragging the dirty leaking garden hose thru the house will not make you popular). I haven't used a bucket, aside from rinsing media and acclimatising fish, in years. A long length of really think plastic tubing (Bunnings sell some real thin stuff) is great for acclimatising new fish too, I hate the bag floating method... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karina Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 handiest 'tools' for anyone keeping more than a nano tank are a siphon hose that reaches out the nearest window/drain and a dedicated clean 'indoor' hose for refilling the tank afte a water change (pro tip; dragging the dirty leaking garden hose thru the house will not make you popular). I haven't used a bucket, aside from rinsing media and acclimatising fish, in years. A long length of really think plastic tubing (Bunnings sell some real thin stuff) is great for acclimatising new fish too, I hate the bag floating method... + 1 on the long siphon hose. I'm lucky that I have a window near my tank that I get away with bringing the garden hose in through (helps that I'm the wife too :gigl: ) Also don't use the floating bag method. Acclimatising fish is better done in a bucket. And I too have a husband as a tool. He gets to suck on the outlet pipe of the external filters to get them going :slfg: :sick: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaide Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 i'm a dork. THESE are..... I want one of those long handle thingies. What are they called and how much are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 hands and gravel siphons.... other than that its just tank making tools and filter floss..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 I want one of those long handle thingies. What are they called and how much are they? I've got an Aqua One branded one, was about $30 from LFS. Aqua One Easy Reach Tongs Xtra Large Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted November 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 which long handle thing do you mean? actually no need to clarify. i can't remember where i got either of those two things from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 I've got an Aqua One branded one, was about $30 from LFS. Aqua One Easy Reach Tongs Xtra Large +1. but just remember they are not designed for picking up beer, cake or steak. but they do well for pinching girls bottoms, and grabbing the remote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilwis Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 One of these i agree its got to be the most awesome thing out water changes in my 250 ltr done 10 mins 40% water change love it i also hooked it up to both my hot and cold water at the same time so i get the right temp every time my other most awesome tool is the paint scraper (red handle replaceable blades) about $5 and nice holding no more scrubbing sponges no more sharp blades for shaving just a nice handle that i keep away from the silicone and takes all the algie away from the glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Siphon & Plastic Card (like a credit card) Plastic card is awesome to scrape glass, and doesn't damage silicon etc (I'm currently using a Subway Club loyalty card.... free at any subway ) Ottos keep the rest tidy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 I'm currently using a Subway Club loyalty card.... free at any subway ) Ottos keep the rest tidy. That's exactly what I have been using LOL, I grabbed a handful of them last time I was in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilwis Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 im feeling like subway now... !drool: :facepalm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaide Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 I've got an Aqua One branded one, was about $30 from LFS. Aqua One Easy Reach Tongs Xtra Large Yes, that's the one, thanks :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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