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.