View Full Version : If you could invent one revolutionary aquarium product..............
pmrossetti
10/02/2009, 05:34 PM
What would it be to help us all be more successful aquarists? Let's brainstorm out here OK?:thumbsup:
tufacody
10/02/2009, 05:43 PM
Protein skimmers work because the proteins bind to the air. However, my guess is that there has to be an inert substance that they bind to even more. I'd like to see a revolution in skimming based on this.
luther1200
10/02/2009, 05:47 PM
They bind to GAC even more, I believe.
bugjuice90
10/02/2009, 06:14 PM
a way to recycle salt for reuse in the aquarium.
waldomas
10/02/2009, 06:27 PM
How about several "sub-bots" that come out at nite and gently put ALL settled detritus into suspension to be easily removed!
pmrossetti
10/02/2009, 06:37 PM
Leakproof plumbing.
fishkid6692
10/02/2009, 06:39 PM
the super filter from "finding nemo" that has a laser that cleans the tank. i would never have to scrape the glass or scrub the rocks. no algae problems. :D
fishkid6692
10/02/2009, 06:58 PM
nvm. how about something that keeps all levels constant. like alk, cal, ph, mag. all you would have to do is at the chemicals do the reserve bucket. and i'm not talking about it just being a doser but all you have to do is program what you want the levels to be and it keeps them there and everytime the levels start to drop it would dose a few drops.
PGUY1
10/02/2009, 07:08 PM
A filter sock that you don't have to powerwash to clean... or just disposable ones that come in a box like trash bags and then you just swap them out every other night. Hmmm.
pmrossetti
10/02/2009, 07:11 PM
There's no people like RC people!!!!! :)
fishkid6692
10/02/2009, 07:19 PM
A filter sock that you don't have to powerwash to clean... or just disposable ones that come in a box like trash bags and then you just swap them out every other night. Hmmm.
+1!!!!!!! i wouldn't think these would be hard to make either.
aninjaatemyshoe
10/02/2009, 07:19 PM
Constant-use calcium, alkalinity, magnesium, nitrate, and phosphate probes that are accurate would be a nice start. Next up would be a setup that can automatically target feed your corals at programmed times (this is actually a lot more doable that the previous one). Finally, a genetically engineered superfish (or crab or snail) that eats all types of nuisance algae, aiptasia, and various coral parasites would be cool.
zachtos
10/07/2009, 12:37 PM
I created the 'zachtos storm drive' (google it). The idea was a closed loop pump to replace all the powerheads, but still give random flow. It does the job nicely, but I'm a marketting moron and only care about designing things.
Aside from that, "Scratch proof acrylic" would be awesome.
In reference to the filter socks, buy nylon filter socks, they rinse out easily. filterbags.com i think it was.
Chalu
10/07/2009, 12:46 PM
Aside from that, "Scratch proof acrylic" would be awesome.
+1 that would be so awesome, if this comes out I will throw the decision makers glass tank out the door :hammer:
username in use
10/07/2009, 02:15 PM
I want a forcefield that keeps the water in a cube shape without the use of glass or acrylic, so all you see is a cube of water in the room, it never needs to be scraped or cleaned in any way, wont scratch and doesnt distort what you are seeing in terms of color or shape. You can also reach straight into the water from the front to move things around and clean the rocks and sand easily. I think they manages to do it in star trek, and the movie the abyss. Maybe we should call Stephen Spielburg and ask how he did it.
Paulairduck
10/07/2009, 02:43 PM
A tank treatment for ACRO EATING FLAT WORMS (AEFW)!!!:bounce3:
tydtran
10/07/2009, 02:46 PM
A tracking system that records PAR for the location where a given coral is found in nature. Then when you buy the coral, no guesswork as to what lighting it needs.
tydtran
10/07/2009, 02:48 PM
Small intelligent robot for use in barebottom tanks. This robot would automatically vacuum up and export all the detritus lying around.
painkiller1009
10/07/2009, 03:54 PM
One drip out of a magic bottle of EZ REEF =
water change /nutrients replenisher/level stabilizer (alk, cal, ph, ect)
felix morales
10/07/2009, 07:19 PM
Ya- a pill to help us stop buy all this stuff....:wildone:
addicted2reefin
10/07/2009, 08:18 PM
an automatic salt proportioner for waterchanges. kind of like how a python is used in freshwater. reefings not fun without SOME maitnence.
Aqua Keepers
10/07/2009, 08:44 PM
How about some kind of auto glass cleaner? Kind of like those auto pool cleaning robot things.
AcroporAddict
10/07/2009, 09:11 PM
Something that would eliminate water changes.
Dave
jenglish
10/07/2009, 09:25 PM
transparent aluminum :D
pciscott
10/07/2009, 09:29 PM
A thread reading microchip upgrade for my brain so I could stop spending hours reading all these threads that can make my eyes hurt and steal all my sleep:)
00nothing
10/07/2009, 09:34 PM
A thread reading microchip upgrade for my brain so I could stop spending hours reading all these threads that can make my eyes hurt and steal all my sleep:)
best answer so far I will take 2
milkit
10/07/2009, 09:35 PM
reef safe ich cure :)
swiftwing7
10/07/2009, 10:13 PM
A printer device that automatically senses water conditions and adds chemicals pertaining to parameters (Ca, Mg, etc) in specified amounts to desired levels. Complete with a scrubber system that pulls out unwanted chemicals (No3, Po4 etc) through reaction with a medium, similar to a chemical rebreather. Automated Water chemistry that requires 3 things 1. mechanical filtration for unwanted particles such as dust or suspended inorganic compounds that affect clarity. 2. Refilling cartridges with essential elements and changing scrubber filters. 3. Water changes, -since removing waste is no longer a concern the frequency of changes could be decreased dramatically only necessary for adding trace elements in minute levels. How much vanadium do corals need on a regular basis?
jmoney
10/08/2009, 01:52 PM
Something that would eliminate water changes.
Dave
google dialyseas it automates nearly everything
David Jr.
10/08/2009, 02:42 PM
Something that could take out all of the stuff that my bacteria couldn't remove. It would replicate the sea foam that the waves create. I would be able to keep more fish and do less maintenance. I would call it a protein skimmer.
davocean
10/08/2009, 04:32 PM
Simple, a heater that doesn't fail!
Why this hasn't been done already I don't know, but would certainly get my $$!
davocean
10/08/2009, 04:34 PM
transparent aluminum :D
Did you see the link to this being achieved?
Pretty incredible, even though it has yet to be done w/ stability in order to stay that way.
JohnM99
10/08/2009, 04:35 PM
An inexhaustable cash machine so I can buy all the stuff I read about
aquaph8
10/08/2009, 04:50 PM
A fish therapist. So I can keep any species of fish in the same tank without any problems.
jayb12
10/08/2009, 05:49 PM
i had an idea a while back...
i thought about dropping some sort of chemical into the tank thats harmless to any coral. the corals would absorb it up and fish like angels that would normally pick at a nice zoo would suddenly be turned off by its horrible taste!!!
ya.... this seems to be realistic!!! com on someone smarter then me! lets get this done!!!
oh and a girlfriend pill that dosent let her ***** every time the tanks needs more attention then her!
saltwater fish --> freshwater fish converter.
mnemonix
10/09/2009, 09:01 AM
A probe that monitors Alkalinity and supplements via dosing pump to maintain a perfect level as specified during setup.
username in use
10/09/2009, 09:42 AM
transparent aluminum :D
Didnt they have the formula for that in the star trek with the whales?;)
sjm817
10/09/2009, 11:17 AM
Color changing GAC and GFO.
cody6766
10/09/2009, 11:18 AM
I want a forcefield that keeps the water in a cube shape without the use of glass or acrylic, so all you see is a cube of water in the room, it never needs to be scraped or cleaned in any way, wont scratch and doesnt distort what you are seeing in terms of color or shape. You can also reach straight into the water from the front to move things around and clean the rocks and sand easily. I think they manages to do it in star trek, and the movie the abyss. Maybe we should call Stephen Spielburg and ask how he did it.
how fornicated would you be if the power went out and your backup failed? hehe
My idea...
stretchy glass! Want a 33g cube? grab the corners of your 10g and pull to desired dimensions. Ready for a 300? Grab and pull. Oops, time to move...sell livestock and compress down to a tank to fit your needs.
I'll get the sham wow guy to push it when I finalize the invention details. Nothing sells a product like breath that smells of hooker spit.
sharrison
10/09/2009, 12:43 PM
A Jiro-Matic-Multi-Skoping-Flip-Flopper device.
It would basically keep the wife at bay while buying aquarium stuffs.
cobbobby
10/09/2009, 12:49 PM
A light saber that removes coraline and a muzzle for my wife
a small turbine that generates enough electricity from the overflow water to at least run the lights. I think this ones been discussed here before.
Aqua Keepers
10/09/2009, 04:10 PM
Color changing GAC and GFO.
This is the best, most feasible idea in this thread!!!
It should be forwarded to some companies.
aquaph8
10/09/2009, 07:34 PM
its more fun to come up with nonfeasible stuff though
khaosinc
10/09/2009, 07:41 PM
transparent aluminum :D
you so beat me to that one.
jenglish
10/09/2009, 07:46 PM
Didnt they have the formula for that in the star trek with the whales?;)
I figured somebody would get the reference :D
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090727130814.htm
How about just a robot capable of performing all tests, maintenance and dosing. Be nice if it could shoot down the road and grab more beer from the convienance store also.
How about it Honda!
aquaph8
10/09/2009, 08:17 PM
Forget the tests. Getting the beer is good enough for me.
jamesdawson
10/09/2009, 08:37 PM
After picking mu buttocks up off of the floor after rolling around laughing for an hour, I select this as the funniest (and funnest) thread that I have ever read here on RC!
I just rated it as excellent and I would like to vote for it to be thread of the day/month/year but I don't know how. Maybe it is a function of how many RCers rate it?
James
C-21 USAF
12/21/2009, 11:04 PM
the super filter from "finding nemo" that has a laser that cleans the tank. i would never have to scrape the glass or scrub the rocks. no algae problems. :D
There's already a patent for this.
jayb12
02/13/2010, 06:06 PM
an r.o unit top off i can actually trust to stay asleep at night..
ugggg
and a drug that would put the fish temperoraly in a very relaxed state so i can easily catch nuisance fish!!!
Reeferon
02/13/2010, 06:33 PM
+1 on a device that will keep levels (specific gravity, calcium, magnesium, alkalimity, ph, etc.) exctly where you want it by just punching in the number that you want.
+1 on a turbine powered by falling water from the DT that produces energy for the tank.
How about solar panels that capture light spill over from the tank and converts it into usable power for the tank.
I think that some sort of culture and/or machine that recycles water from water changes and makes it usable again.
...that way we won't be throwing away valuable water all of the time.
username in use
02/13/2010, 08:24 PM
I figured somebody would get the reference :D
"A keyboard, how quaint."
tkeracer619
02/13/2010, 09:37 PM
A way to move water without impellers.
Already exists but uses a reactor (think Chernobyl) and is on a submarine.
intermision
02/13/2010, 10:24 PM
A way to move water without impellers.
Already exists but uses a reactor (think Chernobyl) and is on a submarine.
The caterpillar drive from the Red October?
bevoboy
02/13/2010, 11:08 PM
A "roomba" type device to clean the algae off the tank walls.
hottuna
02/14/2010, 07:13 AM
one medication that kills all fish disease/parasites in 5 days or less...
Kieth71
02/14/2010, 08:58 AM
One device that tests for everything...cal,alk mag ph salinity etc..+1 on the magic parasite cure:)
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