What reef tank inventions would you like to see?

[MMAX]

Hanna magnesium checker would be nice.

[fishoholic]

Originally Posted by subman

I want one but....$300!! I think they priced themselves out of the acceptable range.
http://robosnail.com/index.html

Doug told me about them, I did really want one but I don't know if I'd trust it. If it picks up some sand and still goes around cleaning it could scratch the glass badly.

[Oilers]

Originally Posted by fishoholic

Doug told me about them, I did really want one but I don't know if I'd trust it. If it picks up some sand and still goes around cleaning it could scratch the glass badly.

http://glassbox-design.com/2010/robo...-tank-cleaner/
I don't like it that much. Too many limitations!

[Enigma]

Originally Posted by subman

I want one but....$300!! I think they priced themselves out of the acceptable range.
http://robosnail.com/index.html

If it could travel around all sides of the tank I would buy one right now. It only does one pane, though. Why pay $300 when only 1/4 of the sides would be cleaned without intervention?

Edit: As far as my skills go . . . I can build you a map to where you need to go to get someone else to build you something useful.

[Oilers]

Originally Posted by Enigma

If it could travel around all sides of the tank I would buy one right now. It only does one pane, though. Why pay $300 when only 1/4 of the sides would be cleaned without intervention?

Edit: As far as my skills go . . . I can build you a map to where you need to go to get someone else to build you something useful.

You can buy 4 of them. They can become a show on their own beside the fishes and corals. Something else to brag about with friends

[Samw]

Has anyone come up with a MH/high-output-LED dual fixture? That would give the best of both worlds. I know there are dual MH with lower powered LED fixtures.

[Samw]

Originally Posted by Samw

Has anyone come up with a MH/high-output-LED dual fixture? That would give the best of both worlds. I know there are dual MH with lower powered LED fixtures.

I guess something like this except I would like to see more LEDS. Interesting that it uses GU10 style screw in LEDs.

http://www.finnex.net/index.php?page...hk=1&Itemid=61

[somewherebeyondthesea]

Originally Posted by kien

Man, I really wish I had a solar powered automatic glass cleaner.

I like this idea! I immediately thought of a solar powered roomba that resembled a large turbo snail !

[ScubaSteve]

I'll kick it off.

-I've always wanted an activated sludge nitrate/phosphate removal system that could fit under a tank. Bye bye biopellets and GFO!

- a cheaper alternative to those uber-sexy Vortech powerheads

- cheap tank automation

Things I can offer to other members (if I have time ):

Chemical, mechanical and electrical engineering. Specialize in water treatment, UV disinfection, LEDs, semiconductors, fluid dynamics, automation and control.

Product design and prototyping. I have CNC mill capabilities at home for small parts smaller than 8"x 6" x 6" (particularly acrylic and aluminum) and have access to bigger mills if necessary. Can 3D print PLA and ABS parts and can injection mold silicon and urethane.

3D modeling.

Let me know how I can help!

[chris121277]

Originally Posted by ScubaSteve

- a cheaper alternative to those uber-sexy Vortech powerheads

+1000!!! I'd kill to have one....but I'd have to sleep on the couch for a month if I spent $500 on a power head