Best reef grabbers/tongs?

kevin21 · 02/14/2019, 09:03 AM

What do you all use? Can't seem to find one with good reviews that are reef safe. Trying to limit the amount of times I have to stick my hands in the tank just to make a simple fix.

Thanks!

d0ughb0y · 02/14/2019, 09:31 AM

I use one that is like this

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006JM0DK...8&ref=aa_pcomp

the one I got is longer and foldable in half.

Jamsoury · 02/14/2019, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d0ughb0y

I use one that is like this

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006JM0DK...8&ref=aa_pcomp

the one I got is longer and foldable in half.

Does it have parts that can rust?

d0ughb0y · 02/14/2019, 10:05 AM

its all plastic. I think the one I have I've used for over 10 years now.
in the amazon link, one of the review pictures shown is exactly like mine. it has the pivot/hinge in the middle to fold the handle in half for storage.

kevin21 · 02/14/2019, 10:16 AM

Thanks for the suggestion, it is is big small on the receiving end. When I clicked on your link, it showed some suggestions and I saw this:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Supposedly doesn't rust. Has a warranty. Any thoughts? Supposedly the light aluminum does not rust with saltwater according to reviews.

kevin21 · 02/14/2019, 10:19 AM

"The shaft is made from rust-proof lightweight aluminum and the internal wire is made from steel cable for durability and easy of use."

Reef-safe right?

mcgyvr · 02/14/2019, 11:13 AM

Even if its made of all steel its going to be just fine..
Worst case is it rusts over time.. Its not like its in constant contact with the water for days/weeks/months at a time..

No grabber of any kind is going to contain anything that would be toxic unless said grabber was an electronic robotic arm..

kevin21 · 02/14/2019, 11:52 AM

Awesome, thanks for the info!

jlmawp · 02/14/2019, 01:22 PM

I bought this little kit, and am very happy with it. I have a nano, so the smaller tongs make sense for me, but they're great for precision removal of algae or moving tiny critters.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

elFloyd · 02/14/2019, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevin21

Thanks for the suggestion, it is is big small on the receiving end. When I clicked on your link, it showed some suggestions and I saw this:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Supposedly doesn't rust. Has a warranty. Any thoughts? Supposedly the light aluminum does not rust with saltwater according to reviews.

I ordered this one and it will be delivered today.

kevin21 · 02/14/2019, 01:47 PM

Nice let me know how it goes!

elFloyd · 02/14/2019, 04:07 PM

Received a few minutes ago. First impressions are good. I have a smaller headed 'grabber' I use for small item but wanted something to grip rocks. Seems like this will fill the bill. It feels sturdy and the rubber linned tip and jaw should help hold onto items.

02/14/2019, 09:03 AM	#1
kevin21 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 2,208	Best reef grabbers/tongs? What do you all use? Can't seem to find one with good reviews that are reef safe. Trying to limit the amount of times I have to stick my hands in the tank just to make a simple fix. Thanks! __________________ Kevin Current Tank Info: Waterbox 50g, Tunze 9004 dc skimmer, Vortech mp10, Kessil ap700

02/14/2019, 10:16 AM	#5
kevin21 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 2,208	Thanks for the suggestion, it is is big small on the receiving end. When I clicked on your link, it showed some suggestions and I saw this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Supposedly doesn't rust. Has a warranty. Any thoughts? Supposedly the light aluminum does not rust with saltwater according to reviews. __________________ Kevin Current Tank Info: Waterbox 50g, Tunze 9004 dc skimmer, Vortech mp10, Kessil ap700

02/14/2019, 10:19 AM	#6
kevin21 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 2,208	"The shaft is made from rust-proof lightweight aluminum and the internal wire is made from steel cable for durability and easy of use." Reef-safe right? __________________ Kevin Current Tank Info: Waterbox 50g, Tunze 9004 dc skimmer, Vortech mp10, Kessil ap700

02/14/2019, 11:13 AM	#7
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Even if its made of all steel its going to be just fine.. Worst case is it rusts over time.. Its not like its in constant contact with the water for days/weeks/months at a time.. No grabber of any kind is going to contain anything that would be toxic unless said grabber was an electronic robotic arm.. __________________ Who me?

02/14/2019, 11:52 AM	#8
kevin21 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 2,208	Awesome, thanks for the info! __________________ Kevin Current Tank Info: Waterbox 50g, Tunze 9004 dc skimmer, Vortech mp10, Kessil ap700

02/14/2019, 09:31 AM	#2
d0ughb0y Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: sf bay area Posts: 5,165	I use one that is like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006JM0DK...8&ref=aa_pcomp the one I got is longer and foldable in half.

02/14/2019, 10:05 AM	#4
d0ughb0y Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: sf bay area Posts: 5,165	its all plastic. I think the one I have I've used for over 10 years now. in the amazon link, one of the review pictures shown is exactly like mine. it has the pivot/hinge in the middle to fold the handle in half for storage.

02/14/2019, 01:22 PM	#9
jlmawp Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 595	I bought this little kit, and am very happy with it. I have a nano, so the smaller tongs make sense for me, but they're great for precision removal of algae or moving tiny critters. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

02/14/2019, 01:47 PM	#11
kevin21 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 2,208	Nice let me know how it goes! __________________ Kevin Current Tank Info: Waterbox 50g, Tunze 9004 dc skimmer, Vortech mp10, Kessil ap700

02/14/2019, 04:07 PM	#12
elFloyd Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 421	Received a few minutes ago. First impressions are good. I have a smaller headed 'grabber' I use for small item but wanted something to grip rocks. Seems like this will fill the bill. It feels sturdy and the rubber linned tip and jaw should help hold onto items.