Things to buy in Daiso for your tank!

[Firestarter]

Ok guys, as a sincere gesture of apology after all the recent misunderstandings, I will be sharing some personal tips (secrets if you wanna call it) of useful things to buy for your tank from Daiso, each item as you know for a mere $2.

Hope I can continue to contribute by sharing of knowledge/tips to the community.

*Disclaimer: I am in no way advertising or profiting from sales from Daiso by starting this thread.

Super glue gel

Used for sticking frags onto plugs or LR. Cheaper alternative to BSI glue, but some say that its abit more watery.

Picture shows the newer type that they have which I find it not as sticky as the older version (light green in colour).

Mini 1.5L jerry can

Good for using it as a dosing container.

Frag working tray

Sick of sticking your frags over a cloth and getting stuff wet? A simple tray can help to prevent water strains etc.

Get the plastic ones instead, the metal tray I got rusty quickly.

Mini frag station (Magnetic)

Just bought this to try, have not tested it yet. Great shape but however the magnet is weak and requires some modification.

Frag station (magnetic) - contributed by kkk121

Great find by reefer kkk121. Able to fit frag plugs nicely and comes with a strong magnet.

Turkey baster - contributed by LittleBurger

Plastic turkey baster used for sucking up dirt in your tank. However it cracks after a few months of usage. Better to stock up some.

Please feel free to update this list if you have any other useful items from Daiso to contribute.

I will update this list again as I don't have the rest of the items with me on hand.

[Firestarter]

Overflow comb

Used for those who are looking for overflow teeth or comb.

Mini sponge

Magic sponge, used for cleaning tough to remove algae.

Comes in small cubes, use and throw away, convenient!

[joby553]

The 1.5l container roughly what height bro?

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[hanafi_weeseng]

The turkey baster look good!Thanks for sharing

[Firestarter]

The 1.5l container roughly what height bro?

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The container height is about 8 inches.

Dimensions (L8cm x B14cm x H21cm)

[joby553]

The container height is about 8 inches.

Dimensions (L8cm x B14cm x H21cm)

Thanks!

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[Angel Keeper]

Thanks Firestarter... This is a good thread... Will be keeping my eyes opened on this one...

[rudy17]

Reefers hunting for the white magnetic frag station, it's out of stock at daiso (Chinatown point)

Will update when I manage to find it

[Clement Chen]

Thanks for sharing! going to get myself some

[tang_sohal]

Thanks for sharing these wonderful reef hacks

[Firestarter]

DIY frag plugs - (my personal "secret" which I will share!)
Make your own DIY frag plugs for only $4!

Buy a packet of EASY QUICK SETTING cement, $2. NOTE I HAVE ONLY USED THIS QUICK SETTING TYPE, I'm not responsible for the other types as I have not tried.

Buy an ice cube tray with the other $2.




Here are the steps.

1. Mix the cement powder with water in a disposable container (I use those tao huay containers)
2. Mix until the texture is similar to mashed potato (I use estimation, cant help you here on the exact formula)
3. Use a disposable spoon to scoop the mixture into each cube
4. After filling the whole tray, knock the tray against a hard surface (floor) to make the paste flat
5. Leave it overnight to dry (approx 6-12 hrs)
6. To remove the plugs, bend the tray outwards slightly and they will pop out
7. Remove the excess edges by 'rubbing' a few plugs together

Note: If you want thicker plugs, fill with more mixture. If your plugs are weak and crack easily, or have crack lines, I suggest you redo again as you either put too much or too little water. You may want to try making 1 or 2 plugs first until you get the right mixture.

1 packet can make about 3 rounds of 24pc plugs depending on how thick you want.

The plugs are ready to use and no extra baking or drying etc needed.

Here is a pic of the end results:

[james72]

My contribution. ....learn from.jackiee

Pen knifes from.daiso....for cutting zoas and Rics

Cheers,

James

[oqs]

very good info to help us all save some money. thanks for sharing.

[pcw]

Thanks for this thread! As for the super glue, I've used the dark green, light green and blue ones before for other projects. The blue ones are too watery, light green ones are good but they don't seem to be available anymore and the dark green ones work fine. Daiso also has those hard/used for arts and crafts plastic nettings for use in DIY-ing an algae scrubber.

[tofubox]

Just to contribute to the thread. I got this dosing bottles from Daiso as well. Its supposedly a soap dispenser. All u do is remove the head of the dispenser, and it will fit a clear tube perfectly. The clear tube can be purchased from any freshwater shop or nanyang seaview for a dollar. The rest is eggcrates =D Works brilliantly

[Firestarter]

Ice packs

There are a few sizes of ice packs to choose from. I use them on hot days when my chiller is struggling and unable to chill the water down fast enough. With some rubber bands you can hang it to your tank side if you do not have a sump. Just swap between packs.

Good thing about this method is that you are chilling down your tank at no cost, since your freezer is running 24/7 anyway. Also great for emergencies like power failures.

[surreal1228]

TS, You are not Only starting “fire” to bring in interesting topics But also lightening for others like this thread.

good for You! many of reefers would Appreciate it.

all replys must contribute hor, Plz align.

1. Tools holder, suitable for 6 to 12mm glass. Its wasabi tube holder in fridge.

2. Tools hook, 6 to 10mm glass Best.

Sure u know what to hook.

[Firestarter]

Thanks for this thread! As for the super glue, I've used the dark green, light green and blue ones before for other projects. The blue ones are too watery, light green ones are good but they don't seem to be available anymore and the dark green ones work fine. Daiso also has those hard/used for arts and crafts plastic nettings for use in DIY-ing an algae scrubber.

Agree with you bro, the blue ones are a waste of money. Get the light green ones, there are still unwanted leftover pcs at each store, as they are being replaved by the newer dark green version. Here is a pic of the older light green version while stocks last!

[Stanley Goh]

all useful information for newbie like me, thanks alot , seniors here

[CKL]

Ice packs

There are a few sizes of ice packs to choose from. I use them on hot days when my chiller is struggling and unable to chill the water down fast enough. With some rubber bands you can hang it to your tank side if you do not have a sump. Just swap between packs.

Good thing about this method is that you are chilling down your tank at no cost, since your freezer is running 24/7 anyway. Also great for emergencies like power failures.

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Good idea. I used to use freeze PET bottles with water. It's not without costs thou. The fridge need to chill down more when you put in unfrozen packs.

[Firestarter]

Frag plug leg

Stick your DIY frag plugs on it to create the legs. Long enough to stick firmly into liverock crevices or on the sandbed. Snap them off if its too long.

[shahril]

Great... appreciate the kind sharing. Was actually wondering and finding out bout what type of superglue to use and some container when or if i need to do dosing someday. Very helpful indeed. Have a good and prosperous day ahead.

[Firestarter]

I'd like to thank the bros who contributed, hope there will be more.

[ASHWIN]

Finally TS made a thread that "actually helps people good on you bro Thanks for sharing I too use the same as James shared the pen knife ....I frag my cloves very neat and clean slice less messy and less stress for corals..

[Firestarter]

Finally TS made a thread that "actually helps people good on you bro Thanks for sharing I too use the same as James shared the pen knife ....I frag my cloves very neat and clean slice less messy and less stress for corals..

You are welcome. Just make sure to wash and dry the blade properly as mine rusted when I forgot to rinse with tapwater.