Long toothbrush handle for cleaning?

[testuser]

I know that it's kind of a silly question, but I haven't found a solution yet. A regular toothbrush for my small 4.8g tank works super well for cleaning my plexiglass, given that it's nylon and I can control the pressure. However, the handle is way too short. Does anyone know of a long handle toothbrush or a way to extend the handle? I don't like displacing the water by shoving my hand in, haha.

 

[Peace River]

It is always a good idea to keep your hands out of the tank if possible. I'm sure that there is a application specific option, but have you thought about supergluing a toothbrush handle to something?

 

[testuser]

It is always a good idea to keep your hands out of the tank if possible. I'm sure that there is a application specific option, but have you thought about supergluing a toothbrush handle to something?

Oh right, contaminants from the hand such as soap residue, creams, etc. Great point.

I think with the pressure I would be applying when scrubbing, a chemical bond might be too weak. If I could maybe find something to drill through the toothbrush and screw on as a mechanical bond, I think that could work. I'm just not sure what to use yet as the extended handle though.

 

[exnisstech]

Maybe a piece of acrylic or fiberglass rod. I've used wooden dowel rod and zip ties before since it didn't stay in the water long. Maybe even something like a small pvc pipe that you can shove the handle into?

EDIT : I used and old driveway marker to make my algae scrubber. 38 inches long so no more standing on a ladder

 

[fish farmer]

Oh right, contaminants from the hand such as soap residue, creams, etc. Great point.

I think with the pressure I would be applying when scrubbing, a chemical bond might be too weak. If I could maybe find something to drill through the toothbrush and screw on as a mechanical bond, I think that could work. I'm just not sure what to use yet as the extended handle though.

Can you find an plastic/acrylic/PVC tube that you could jam the end of the toothbrush into?

 

[testuser]

Both of you have a great idea! I could pick up some PVC piping, shove the toothbrush in there, drill a hole through both, and bolt them together. Great idea all!

 

[Reefing_addiction]

Nylon bolts and nuts

 

[ChantalWK]

Dog toothbrush! It's not super long but definitely longer than a regular toothbrush and it has two heads, one is smaller and slightly slanted. Example:picture

Almost can reach the bottom of my display:

 

[Reefing_addiction]

It is always a good idea to keep your hands out of the tank if possible. I'm sure that there is an application specific option, but have you thought about supergluing a toothbrush handle to something?

I am horrible about keeping my hands out of the tank…….

 

[Peace River]

I am horrible about keeping my hands out of the tank…….

I didn't say I'm good at it, but it is best practice!

 

[Reefing_addiction]

I didn't say I'm good at it, but it is best practice!

Our clowns try to tell us but we don’t listen!!

I don’t use lotion or anything with fragrances on my skin so at least there is that.