What is the best equipment purchase you have made?

[Rabidgoose]

Toss up between the Tunze Osmolator and the Typhoon III RO/DI

[handlevandal]

You folks are way more sophisticated at reefing than I am. The first thing I thought of was the Python hose and attachments that I use for water changes. Cost me about $25 four or five years ago and every time I use it I remember what hauling the buckets was like and how much easier it is since I bought the Python.

[MUCHO REEF]

What is your best/favorite piece of equipment you have purchased for your reef and why?


For me I think it is the Tunze Osmolator. I purchased it 6 years ago...does it's job perfectly and has had very few issues...the one's its had (pump replacement, and plastic clip on the emergency float switch) were easily replaced.

Sorry to be so corny, but my Phoenix 250 watt 14 k's along with my supplements are awesome. I don't have any automation to speak of so the bulbs are my favorites.

Mucho Reef

[softiegirl]

+1 mucho! the only new "gear" i've bought this yr are my 14 k phoenix bulbs.... love em!!!

[Sir Patrick]

I have to say my refractometer too!

I now know exactly what my salinity is- no dobt about it!!

I sure do love my blue glow frag rack though!!!

[jimsflies]

There is no requirement for a fancy answer on this thread...simple equipment is fine.

I was torn between the osmolator and turkey baster being the best purchased equipment. I'm still using the original turkey baster I bought 8 years ago for feeding, removing detritus, dips, etc.

[MUCHO REEF]

It's funny, I use my TB all the time as well, even in my fug for removing DT.

[jimsflies]

TB works good for sucking up nudis as well ...not that I ever have that problem.

[taziam10797]

Tunzie wave maker. I love the motion it gives the tank.

[CalmSeasQuest]

Tough choice - Lots of things I'd hate to do without. While I love my LEDs, Vortechs and Dosing/ATO pumps, If I had to choose only one - It would have to be the Apex.

It not only makes maintaining and monitoring my tanks much simpler (including not have to worry about whats going on when traveling), but also allows me to create a more stable environment for my livestock.

That said - don't try and take away my turkey baster either