I've had a couple conversations with other reefers about how this site has been a little Craigslisty the last few years with less in depth conversation and more just about making sales (among other reasons ...and myself included on that sales one lol). So I thought I'd start a constructive discussion.
What has been your favorite addition to this hobby that you've made? I was originally just thinking in terms of equipment but if you've added a new invert, fish or coral that has made an impact that's cool too.
I'll start things off with something that was by far my favorite addition to any system I've had over the years. Though it was short lived on my main due to other unforseen events, the addition of the canopy I built last year was a game changer for me. I put quite a bit of thought into the engineering of this thing and it made a huge difference in dealing with anything that was inside -whether it be getting in the tank for trimming corals, doing some aquascapping, messing with my lighting or just a quick feeding. Having more flexibility to access less/more of my system enabled me to make short work of what was a bit more tedious before hand. Though I'm not currently using it and do have it posted to rehome (I know, shameless plug hehe) as I don't think I'll be setting up another tank that size too soon, having built this has stirred my thought pot for future systems down the road.
What are some things you guys have added?