Looking for a large set of tongs or a grabbing device as the work I do I come in contact with a lot of grease oil and other bad things for a tank that I don't know how well they wash off completely I'd like to be able to keep my hands dry I have a 155 so it's around 25-30 inches to the bottom any help would be appreciated thank you
Looking for large tongs
- Thread starter Pishie
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A quick Google suggests that 24"-27" the typical size range. I wouldn't bother looking for longer ones. I would just get them and a pair of gloves.
Someone makes shoulder length gloves for tank use. I would grab them so that I could get to most areas of the tank with my fingers.
Someone makes shoulder length gloves for tank use. I would grab them so that I could get to most areas of the tank with my fingers.
Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
I have long grippers sold for aquarium use. I think they were marketed by Coralife? I don't know if they're still sold. Last time I was in CF (Rochester) they had a pair for sale. That was back in January.
here's what I've used for 10 years
here's what I've used for 10 years
Zombiecowmeat
New member
I know they make 26" rubber gloves that they sell in most stores. Maybe that and some tongs would work
Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
there are longer tongs than what I posted. Well worth the small investment IMO/IME
mikecc67548
New member
Grease and oil? Set up an all Caribbean tank. Nature.
Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
BP biotope.
Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
gloves are good for two reasons: it protects the aquarium from any grease PLUS it protects your hands from the aquarium
I was just coming back to mention the MD sale.
block head
New member
Dollar store . Good enough for the girls i date. I use the gripper arm style.
andrew2010
New member
Purple nitrile exam gloves, long sleeve . (used for chemo) cheap and great for other things such as dishes wrench turning and other heavy duty uses. They wont tear on live rock either.
lhscouchmonster
New member
harbor freight (i know... 90% of the stuff is crap) sells gloves that seem to be identical to the coralife gloves besides the color. They were 5.99 on sale on Tuesday. I know they are having some sort of big memorial day sale because they had a bunch of signs up. Maybe they are even cheaper now. Don't forget to bring a coupon for an extra 20% off. They mail them and they are in several magazines.
reefboarder
Intelligent Donkey
There's an aquatic gardening device they sell at the big box pet stores for around $8 it has a scissor tip and a grabber tip. I tried to upload a pic but the server is full. I have a 120g 24" deep and I stay dry when using them.They are are plastic too.
