Best reef grabbers/tongs?

[kevin21]

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]

I use one that is like this


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006JM0D...d-us000-pcomp-feature-pcomp-wm-8&ref=aa_pcomp


the one I got is longer and foldable in half.

 

[Jamsoury]

I use one that is like this


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006JM0D...d-us000-pcomp-feature-pcomp-wm-8&ref=aa_pcomp


the one I got is longer and foldable in half.

Does it have parts that can rust?

 

[d0ughb0y]

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]

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/B00THEDK0C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?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]

"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]

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]

Awesome, thanks for the info!

 

[jlmawp]

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/B00Y9JDM3A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[elFloyd]

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/B00THEDK0C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?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]

Nice let me know how it goes!

 

[elFloyd]

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.