victoly Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 So i need to to some maintenance fragging of my SPS. There are ton's of different devices out there, and they seem to come in large packs. What tools do you use, and what are redundant/unnecessary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Bone cutters, loctite super glue gel, frag plugs or rubble, is all I use for SPS. Gloves may not be a bad idea either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I have regular clippers with a grip from Wal-Mart. Used for Nails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bige Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Only thing i have used is bone cutters. And a razor blade/exacto. It really depends on what your fragging. I've only fragged acros and zoas so the tools listed worked. The thing with bone cutters is they can only do a finger sized acro. If your wanting to frag something like acans or something with a large skeleton, you will need an inland saw or a dremel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbnj Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Go to the women's nail section of your supermarket. You'll find basically the same stuff at 1/10 the price of the "reef" equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 they have bone cutters in the nail department?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbnj Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I have an SPS-dominated tank and I've never needed bone cutters. The pliers-type nail cutters work just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 I have an SPS-dominated tank and I've never needed bone cutters. The pliers-type nail cutters work just fine. duly noted. I'll be cruising the ladies department at the grocery story, which is totally atypical for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 dremel + diamond wheel comes in handy for larger jobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bige Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I have an SPS-dominated tank and I've never needed bone cutters. The pliers-type nail cutters work just fine. These appear to be similar to pet nail clippers. Btw what are you cutting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 If your ever near a gun show or flea market or EAA air show stop in. They have EVERYTHING from micro size to LARGE cutters (bone cutters indeed) GIANT metal tongs that are 24+" literally everything you could ever want or need. Best part is each tool is gonna be anywhere from 25 cents to 2 dollars. Often just down the table or at the neighboring both you can pick up nice tool roll-up pouches for ~5, mix and match to build your own set. I also pick up tube cleaners and odd shaped/sized bottle brushes (oil free) used for cleaning guns and such which work GREAT for skimmers and tubing. Another great place is widgetsupply.com you can pick up knock off dremel bits and accessories. I bought the extension wand on sale for $10 so I dont get my nice dremel wet and can work with diamond bits like Mitch said 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timfish Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Definitely go with stainless steel tools. Regular side cutters work fine initially but will rust up pretty quick. Check out Jeeperty's thread "Cheap Tricks" it has some interesting things people do: http://www.austinree..._+cheap +tricks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 duly noted. I'll be cruising the ladies department at the grocery story, which is totally atypical for me... Victoly --> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mFrame Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Gotcha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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victoly Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 and this thread went right where i wanted it to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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