C2 da fish Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 I was wondering what tools are safe for reefs can I just a typical brand new tooth brush ? Can I use a grill cleaner brush with metal inside of the tank ? Quote Link to comment
Tamberav Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 34 minutes ago, C2 da fish said: I was wondering what tools are safe for reefs can I just a typical brand new tooth brush ? Can I use a grill cleaner brush with metal inside of the tank ? Toothbrush yes....metal grill thing...no! I use a turkey baster to blow debris off rocks too. They make high quality stainless steal tools for cutting frags ect. Wash them after use. 1 Quote Link to comment
MrObscura Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Every stainless steel thing i have had has rusted, or at least developed spots. Which sucks because long ss tongs are the only way long to reach deep into the tank without putting my arm in it. 1 Quote Link to comment
C2 da fish Posted December 7, 2018 Author Share Posted December 7, 2018 39 minutes ago, Tamberav said: Toothbrush yes....metal grill thing...no! I use a turkey baster to blow debris off rocks too. They make high quality stainless steal tools for cutting frags ect. Wash them after use. What about if I take the rock out with a water change and scrub it off that way brush not in the tank Quote Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 no metal grill in or out of the tank. just use a toothbrush and brush hard. Quote Link to comment
MrMoFo Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 My dentist provides me with all my reef cleaning supplies. Quote Link to comment
Clown79 Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Metal grill brushes are known to loose their bristles so it's not safe. Toothbrushes, tweezers, plastic Turkey basters. Quote Link to comment
mcarroll Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 On 12/6/2018 at 7:18 PM, MrObscura said: Every stainless steel thing i have had has rusted, or at least developed spots. Which sucks because long ss tongs are the only way long to reach deep into the tank without putting my arm in it. Have an RO or distilled water rinse or bath ready after use. Then for best results air dry before putting them away. Getting rid of the saltwater is the main thing tho. As I understand it, only a few grades of stainless are saltwater-resistant, and most hand-tools are not that grade. Quote Link to comment
mcarroll Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 I keep one of these Nalgene wash bottles (500mL) filled with RODI near the tank at all times: Quote Link to comment
MrObscura Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 I have a bpa free spray bottle I keep filled with rodi. Quote Link to comment
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