C2 da fish Posted December 6 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 ? Share this post Link to post
Tamberav Posted December 7 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 Share this post Link to post
MrObscura Posted December 7 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 Share this post Link to post
C2 da fish Posted December 7 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 Share this post Link to post
ninjamyst Posted December 7 no metal grill in or out of the tank. just use a toothbrush and brush hard. Share this post Link to post
MrMoFo Posted December 7 My dentist provides me with all my reef cleaning supplies. Share this post Link to post
Clown79 Posted December 8 Metal grill brushes are known to loose their bristles so it's not safe. Toothbrushes, tweezers, plastic Turkey basters. Share this post Link to post
mcarroll Posted December 9 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. Share this post Link to post
mcarroll Posted December 9 I keep one of these Nalgene wash bottles (500mL) filled with RODI near the tank at all times: Share this post Link to post
MrObscura Posted December 9 I have a bpa free spray bottle I keep filled with rodi. Share this post Link to post
