What’s the “weirdest” item or tool you use for tank maintenance that other reefers might not expect?

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One of my favorite aspects of reef keeping is seeing unique or creative ways people maintain their tanks. Maybe it is by doing an unconventional method or using a regular everyday household that is not usually meant for reef tanks. I want to know what is that one weird item or tool you use for your tank. Photo Credit: @gws3
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Other reefers wouldn’t be surprised but normal people would think I have a problem if they saw this:
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Wait, I see people talking about "Vodka dosing" on here all the time.... it's literally Vodka??? HAHHAAHA I thought that was some brand of supplement!
 

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Take a bottle brush to the inside of the skimmer for cleaning. Once it is all wiped down block the output of the skimmer and the scarped debris will go into the collection cup.
 

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Wait, I see people talking about "Vodka dosing" on here all the time.... it's literally Vodka??? HAHHAAHA I thought that was some brand of supplement!
Yep!
Ethanol is great for feeding bacteria and vodka is the cheapest way to add it.
 

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Other reefers wouldn’t be surprised but normal people would think I have a problem if they saw this:
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Same brand I use! I went to the liquor store and asked for a small bottle of the cheapest vodka they had. The clerk looked at me like???????? I felt obligated to explain to him that it was for my reef tank :)
 

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Same brand I use! I went to the liquor store and asked for a small bottle of the cheapest vodka they had. The clerk looked at me like???????? I felt obligated to explain to him that it was for my reef tank :)
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Not to hijack this thread, but now that you have the attention of more than a few on the topic... can you tell us the benefits and also how you dose? :)
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A long noodle spoon! Have to get the uneaten meat chunks out that the eels dont eat!
 
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Other reefers wouldn’t be surprised but normal people would think I have a problem if they saw this:
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When I first joined the hobby, I was confused about what people meant by vodka dosing. I always thought it was just a reefing term, not actually using vodka, haha.
 

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