Reef Discussion

[potatocouch]

Can you folks recommend me a tool, which will help me to feed the coral and I do not need to wet my hand if I can?

The tank is 55 cm deep; water height itself probably around 40 - 50 cm.

 

[192k]

Here's what I made a few years ago.
Big syringe, red tube and plastic corner brace from aquarium held together with zipties

 

[potatocouch]

Here's what I made a few years ago.
Big syringe, red tube and plastic corner brace from aquarium held together with zipties

Thanks @192k !

I found your red tube here: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/O-D-4-6-...hash=item3aacc1b9c7:m:m3NQfAX8YD7ZeK5OMwKXaig

Syringe I have and can be obtained from pharmacy.

Zipties I think I have and can be purchased from Bunnings.

corner brace ... do you know where I can source this? or can you think of a replacement that may do the job?

 

[Buddy]

Or if you want an "off the shelf" version
http://www.aquariumproducts.com.au/catalogue_products.php?prodID=6059

 

[192k]

I am not sure where to source the plastic angle bracket, mine was in my "pile" of aquarium stuff :rolleyes

 

[lukusis]

Julians Thing......




















..... get your mind 'outta the gutter!

 

[ReeferRob]

I use rigid urinary catheters
, they're quite stiff and work a treat. Go to a vet to get them so you don't get the hairy "you druggie piece of shit" thing from the chemist. Just snip off the end and feed.

 

[MagicJ]

corner brace ... do you know where I can source this? or can you think of a replacement that may do the job?

Anything to keep the flexible tube straight will do the job - a walk around Bunnings should find something suitable.

Some straight poly pipe - https://www.bunnings.com.au/holman-13mm-x-1m-drip-irrigation-tube_p3120562 - $1.85 /m
Or, maybe a couple of 300mm Rigid Risers joined together - https://www.bunnings.com.au/pope-300mm-rigid-riser-with-adaptor_p3129089 - $1.96.

 

[Savage Henry]

I just use a thin fibreglass rod from an old fishing rod (with the runner stripped off) and I use the standard flexible airline hose tube. I attach the tube to the end of the rod using an elastic band. I also connect to a syringe.

I like what 192K has done though.

Rather than use a syringe, you can get those rubber dropper bulbs instead. I don't know what they are called, but it allows you to squeeze the bulb to squirt stuff out. This way you can use it one-handed.

 

[potatocouch]

As always, very innovative and creative my friends @MagicJ @Savage Henry @ReeferRob

I wonder why he named it his thing @lukusis :D

 

[192k]

I just use a thin fibreglass rod from an old fishing rod (with the runner stripped off) and I use the standard flexible airline hose tube. I attach the tube to the end of the rod using an elastic band. I also connect to a syringe.

I like what 192K has done though.

Rather than use a syringe, you can get those rubber dropper bulbs instead. I don't know what they are called, but it allows you to squeeze the bulb to squirt stuff out. This way you can use it one-handed.

Like this?

 

[Savage Henry]

Like this?
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Those plastic pipettes are good for some things but aren't as good as the rubber bulbs.

These little squirters:

http://shop.omegascientific.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=539

With these:

http://jingdingglass.en.made-in-chi...osilicate-Glass-Pipette-with-Rubber-Bulb.html

You can squeeze a rubber tube on the end of them.

 

[192k]

Those plastic pipettes are good for some things but aren't as good as the rubber bulbs.

These little squirters:

http://shop.omegascientific.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=539

With these:

http://jingdingglass.en.made-in-chi...osilicate-Glass-Pipette-with-Rubber-Bulb.html

You can squeeze a rubber tube on the end of them.

They could work too? I prefer the syringes I am using, I just posted the pic of the pipette as it was mentioned above ;)

The syringes have a good seal and a decent amount of pressure to push through the plastic tubing. The opening also allows larger foods to be passed through.

 

[Susan Bates]

Thanks @192k !

I found your red tube here: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/O-D-4-6-...hash=item3aacc1b9c7:m:m3NQfAX8YD7ZeK5OMwKXaig

Syringe I have and can be obtained from pharmacy.

Zipties I think I have and can be purchased from Bunnings.

corner brace ... do you know where I can source this? or can you think of a replacement that may do the job?

I have a deep tank and I feed with Julians thing with no problems

 

[Savage Henry]

They could work too? I prefer the syringes I am using, I just posted the pic of the pipette as it was mentioned above ;)

The syringes have a good seal and a decent amount of pressure to push through the plastic tubing. The opening also allows larger foods to be passed through.

Yeah, the wider tube would be good for some things. The air hose tubing I use does get bit of food stuck on the inside.

I think the rubber bulbs are good for spot feeding individual coral and give better precision, for feeding things like rics.

I will have a go at one of yours in future.