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[Paul B]

I have been using one of these since my freshwater days and could not live without it. I use it at least four times a day, every day. I use it for feeding, because I target feed everything, I also use it to blow detritus off rocks or blow a dead animal out into the open. I pick up baby fish with it and suck up water for testing.

I know there are turkey basters but these things are sturdier and the long, angled acrylic tube is perfect.
Anyone else use them?
Paul

 

[Damsel13]

What is it called and where did you get it? I find when I try to spot feed a regular turkey baster leaks out most of my food before I get it where I want it. Any ideas where I could find one?
Thanks in advance.

 

[Paul B]

I buy the rubber bulbs and put in the acrylic tubes after I slightly heat bend it.
I figured everyone used them, I guess not. I should build a couple of cases of them.
Never thought about it because I use it so many times a day it's like it's part of me.

 

[aquarookie]

Wow, that's brilliant! But I guess after 35 years of reefin' you can get pretty creative

 

[Paul B]

Aquarookie actually I was using this even in my fresh water days. I couldn't have a tank with out one. I use it for everything.
Paul

 

[CarlaW]

I buy the rubber bulbs and put in the acrylic tubes after I slightly heat bend it.
I figured everyone used them, I guess not. I should build a couple of cases of them.
Never thought about it because I use it so many times a day it's like it's part of me.

Build it, and they will come!! I heard that somewhere I would take one if you are willing to build it!!! In fact 2 of them would be great, just in case.

 

[Paul B]

I am working on it

 

[trido]

Or, if your real generous........ Could you let us know where to find just the bulb so we could build them ourselves and save on shipping form NY?

 

[Paul B]

Trido I could but I am buying them in cases of 12 which are cheaper. I also bought the acrylic in quantity. I am just having trouble with the bore size. I need 3/8". On the weekend I can't get a hold of these people but tomorrow I will get them and see if they can manufacture them with the specs I want. If I do I can give you the address and you can get it from them if you like but you will still have to pay for shipping from them to you. I am ordering a few cases so the shipping is not too much. They also make them a few blocks from where I keep my boat so I am hoping that company will be able to accomidate me so I can just pick them up.
I am not making anything on these things and I know they will be about $9.00 or $10.00
The labor is free.
I will build a dozen or two and see how it goes.

 

[jedimike]

Put me on the list... my turkey baster irritates me. Hole is too big, length is too short.

 

[trido]

Put me on the list... my turkey baster irritates me. Hole is too big, length is too short.

Me too. It truely looks like a great reef tool.

 

[MarineDreamer]

What is it called and where did you get it? I find when I try to spot feed a regular turkey baster leaks out most of my food before I get it where I want it. Any ideas where I could find one?
Thanks in advance.

I'm with Deb; I try and target feed some of my LPS, and the turkey leakier thing-a-ma-bob just makes a mess!

Put me in for two as well....

Thanks Paul

 

[whyaskus]

Put me on the list too! Thanks. I've been looking for something like that.

Now if someone can make a grabber, I would be set.

 

[Paul B]

Maybe I will get three dozen.

 

[soyadrink]

I want! put me down for one

 

[sgwill122]

Put me in line, ready to part with my baster.

 

[Paul B]

I guess I will just post when I make them and you all can PM me for one.
I may have to convert my home to a factory. LOL

 

[TWallace]

I'll take one as well. Maybe us Seattle area people can do a group buy?

 

[trido]

I'll take one as well. Maybe us Seattle area people can do a group buy?

Good idea. Not only will it save a bunch of minimum shipping fees but also 23 packaging headaches as well.

 

[soyadrink]

good idea, I'm in