straight forceps
Preferable when planting in gravel substrate (as opposed to sand). In marine and reef systems these forceps work well in placing or retrieving coral frags or colonies.
curved forceps
Preferable when planting in gravel substrate (as opposed to sand) and when planting in corners or around rocks and driftwood.
straight fine tip forceps
Ideal for planting and maintaining aquatic plants, particularly plants with small or delicate stems. They are also preferable when planting in fine or sandy substrate
curved fine tip forceps
Preferable when planting in fine or sandy substrate and when planting in corners or around rocks and driftwood
wide grasp forceps
Specifically designed to handle large bunches of plants or to allow for a better grip on irregularly shaped frags
double curved forceps
Ideal for planting in corners or around rocks and driftwood
45° forceps
Ideal for planting in corners or around rocks and driftwood
picks
Ideal for picking away pests or parasites from plants, driftwood, rock and reef structures. They are excellent aids in necropsy as well.
soil spade
Ideal for smoothing out and turning over substrate.
It can be especially useful in working with substrates that are light or very loose in consistency.