The "must-haves" for every coral keeper?

[monocus]

r/o-reverse osmosis gfo-granular ferris oxide(phosphate remover) i feed my coral phytoplankton(tetraselmius,nanochloropus,isocrysis ),rotifers,brine shrimp(which i grow in reactors)fish poop(which my fish produce)and any food my fish don't catch in time(and they can't steal from the corals which i make from fresh and frozen seafood,norri etc)

[Cal_stir]

CoralRX and a large white plastic bowl to dip corals in.

[DiverDude]

Rum. Lots and lots of rum.

I've discovered that the patience I lack is made up for with boooze !

[Coralgurl]

reef safe fish!

[Earthgirl]

Supportive spouse
One that understands the time and money spent in it
Not to "harass" when hands are in tank, elbow up in water...

[Leah]

Originally Posted by Earthgirl

Supportive spouse
One that understands the time and money spent in it
Not to "harass" when hands are in tank, elbow up in water...

Yes a Reef Safe Spouse...very important. Good luck with that one.

[mandyplo]

Originally Posted by Earthgirl

Supportive spouse
One that understands the time and money spent in it
Not to "harass" when hands are in tank, elbow up in water...

Hmm funny you say that... If I do recall my boyfriend was the one who said "Mandy I really want a salt water tank..." And here I am, with my arms elbow deep in the water, getting this project up and running & doing all the work! Lazy lil wiener he is. And the tank isn't even at my house its at his! NOT FAIR!

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by mandyplo

Hmm funny you say that... If I do recall my boyfriend was the one who said "Mandy I really want a salt water tank..." And here I am, with my arms elbow deep in the water, getting this project up and running & doing all the work! Lazy lil wiener he is. And the tank isn't even at my house its at his! NOT FAIR!

Oh I'd be changing that lol see my signature lol )

[tang daddy]

Heres my list in no specific order.....


A reefer must haves:

Revive coral dip
Magnesium, calcium and Kalk
Super glue thick and putty
Coral snips and tongs
Liverock rubble
Large supply of mysis, brine, pellets, phyto plankton, zoo plankton, coral frenzy and brine eggs
Led flashlight
Extra tanks, heaters and powerheads
Steady hand and patients
2 jobs and a line of credit
Supportive spouse
Passion and patience
Books on coral, fishes and inverts