Page 1 of 3
The new tool on the block.
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 1:06 pm
by Lil' Swimz$
Hey guys. I've found that there's one everyday tool that is really helpful in the aquarium hobby. That tool is.... the turkey baster! They work really good if you want to get something out of the tank but don't want to drag out your vacuum. Just letting you know.
Re: The new tool on the block.
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 1:23 pm
by bigfatfish
I'm sure your mum would be thrilled to know what her turkey baster is being used for!!
Re: The new tool on the block.
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 1:24 pm
by Lil' Swimz$
Actually I bought my own.
Re: The new tool on the block.
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 2:04 pm
by LilGreenPuffer
Instead of saving for the test kit?
Re: The new tool on the block.
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 5:13 pm
by Lil' Swimz$
No, its old. Got it last year at a garage sale.
Re: The new tool on the block.
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 5:18 pm
by LilGreenPuffer
Okay. Now don't buy anything new until you get the kits, okay? Especially not more fish. Or I'll go over there and get you.
Re: The new tool on the block.
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 6:14 pm
by Lil' Swimz$
Don't worry, I won't.
Re: The new tool on the block.
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 9:41 pm
by Pufferpunk
I use one all the time to feed my corals.
Re: The new tool on the block.
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 11:29 pm
by pufferfreak
Good idea PP.
Re: The new tool on the block.
Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 8:21 am
by seventy
You can even buy Turkey Basters "On-A-Stick" to keep your arm above water.
No idea how much those run, probably too much. I may have to invest since my clownfish keep trying to taste me.....
Re: The new tool on the block.
Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 8:34 am
by Malabar Front
That's a cool idea. I usually stick the small net in, waft it around to make an uprising current, then scoop it up, but this would disrupt the fish even less. I'll have to pick one up.
Re: The new tool on the block.
Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 10:09 pm
by Brent
I'm not quite sure what a Turkey Baster is... And what I found on google definition wise was disturbing. What is it?
Re: The new tool on the block.
Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 10:28 pm
by 2jane
Brent wrote:I'm not quite sure what a Turkey Baster is... And what I found on google definition wise was disturbing. What is it?
Its a pipette-type thing that allows you to suck up/spit out liquids (or anything small enough to fit through the opening).
Re: The new tool on the block.
Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 10:36 pm
by Brent
Ah, I see. Thank-you
Re: The new tool on the block.
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 12:31 am
by LilGreenPuffer
I just now Googled that, too, since I wondered what the heck could have shown up that was so disturbing.
Wow.
Anywho, yeah, turkey basters are *usually* used for sucking up turkey juice/seasoning from the pan so that you can squirt it back over the top of the turkey several times as it roasts. Reapplying the juice keeps the turkey from going dry, and when you squirt on the seasoned juice repeatedly, you get more flavor cooked in.