PDA

View Full Version : Stainless Steel Forceps...

Arizonah13
08/07/2010, 06:27 PM
I bought some stainless steel forceps from MD a while a go, but despite my efforts of rinsing and drying them off, the saltwater took its toll and within 3 weeks or so.... rust.

What do I expect for $5 though, I suppose.

Does anyone know of some fairly high-grade stainless steel forceps that can withstand some salty water? Preferably under $20.

The searching I've done brings up equally inexpensive ($5-8) pairs, so I can only assume they will succumb to rust pretty quickly also.

Thanks :)
Arizonah13
08/08/2010, 09:53 AM
Can the Sunday crowd help? :)
Scuba_Steve
08/08/2010, 09:57 AM
http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+13723+12038&pcatid=12038

Not from personal experience, but they are non rusting, and made for propagation.
Arizonah13
08/08/2010, 10:07 AM
http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+13723+12038&pcatid=12038

Not from personal experience, but they are non rusting, and made for propagation.

Ahhh yes... I've looked at those online, but if the cost is any indicator, I fear that they will rust despite the non-rusting claim. If I can't find something else... perhaps surgical grade forceps? Then I'll probably give those a shot.

Thanks :)
aquaph8
08/08/2010, 02:12 PM
My wife found mine on E-bay for like 12 bucks. I was really careful to rinse and dry at first but then I got lazy. To this day absolutely no rust. Wish I had more details for you but ebay might be worth checking out.
TellyFish
08/08/2010, 02:16 PM
Maybe try plastic?
dwd5813
08/08/2010, 03:02 PM
perhaps surgical grade forceps?

that would probably work. i have a couple pair of clamps i got from peg tube kits at work that i use for algae pruning and such which haven't shown any signs of rust in the few weeks i have been using them. i do make sure to rinse very thoroughly with freshwater after each use.
Arizonah13
08/08/2010, 05:40 PM
that would probably work. i have a couple pair of clamps i got from peg tube kits at work that i use for algae pruning and such which haven't shown any signs of rust in the few weeks i have been using them. i do make sure to rinse very thoroughly with freshwater after each use.

Thanks! :)

Maybe try plastic?

Hmm.. hadn't thought of that - I wonder if they would have the same gripping power as metal ones, though?

My wife found mine on E-bay for like 12 bucks. I was really careful to rinse and dry at first but then I got lazy. To this day absolutely no rust. Wish I had more details for you but ebay might be worth checking out.

Sounds good! If there is any chance you could check your ebay feedback history for the actual seller, I would be so grateful. :)