Favorite step stool or stepladder?

[Darkxerox]

Since I have a big boy tank now and I'm height challenged, I was wondering what people are using for stepladders on their tanks (and kitchens)? Pluses for ones that are salt resistant and fold easily but really sturdy. Price is flexible too if really high quality.

 

[Turkeysammich]

Aluminum one. They are the best.

 

[MichaelB]

Since I have a big boy tank now and I'm height challenged, I was wondering what people are using for stepladders on their tanks (and kitchens)? Pluses for ones that are salt resistant and fold easily but really sturdy. Price is flexible too if really high quality.

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I have a cheap plastics foot stool and a standard home depot style 6ft Aluminum folding ladder.

My short height and not long enough arms means i still can't touch bottom of the tank with it top of the stand even with the ladder. I have to use tongs or grabbers. I can probably reach 6 inches from the bottom.

 

[MarcosDelgado0]

I use this one. Been through a lot the past few years lol and still looks good

https://a.co/d/58LoS5b

 

[MichaelB]

I use this one. Been through a lot the past few years lol and still looks good

https://a.co/d/58LoS5b

Lol i would have to balance on the top bar of that one. Very flat though could probably fit behind the tank

 

[MarcosDelgado0]

Lol i would have to balance on the top bar of that one. Very flat though could probably fit behind the tank

Haha I’m pretty short and I don’t think I’ve gone past the second step. Even with the Red Sea 525. I usually use the third top step to put stuff off on while I’m working

 

[derek_SR]

This is what you want, and what I use. WAY more stable than the crappy common narrow ones, doesn’t rust, and most importantly you can set it front of your tank and move back and forth to access the whole tank without moving the stool, like scaffolding:

Oh and the legs fold so you can hang it on the wall in your garage or whatever. I use mine all the time around the house. They’re awesome.

 

[CaseyP]

Lots of options with pros and cons.

Since you have a rimless tank, a stepladder with a bucket (yellow thing) to keep tools and frags on is handy. I have and use this step ladder for general housework too and the bucket is very useful.

If a bucket isn't needed, a work platform is nice so that you don't have to keep moving the stepladder side to side. My tank is in the dining area which has a dining bench, so similar to the work platform. I use this to do my maintenance

 

[tribbitt]

LFS fish containers are pretty handy for hanging things on the rim of tanks. I’m sure there exist 3d printable trays too

 

[PjFish]

Sheetrock stilts are adjustable ! Lol

 

[MichaelB]

This is what you want, and what I use. WAY more stable than the crappy common narrow ones, doesn’t rust, and most importantly you can set it front of your tank and move back and forth to access the whole tank without moving the stool, like scaffolding:

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Oh and the legs fold so you can hang it on the wall in your garage or whatever. I use mine all the time around the house. They’re awesome.
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Sheetrock stilts are adjustable ! Lol

Just need a snorkle for when he falls into the tank and all good than.

 

[Darkxerox]

I knew I could count on everyone having opinions on this lol. Appreciate all the options and I want to hear more!

 

[H2OPlayar]

Hook one of these up to a closed circuit in the tank and let er rip! Some spillage might occur.

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My favorite is the Werner step stool with the rubber handle on top.

 

[finalphaze987]

I like the Little Giant steps tools...built like a rock and folds up when not in use..most importantly, they're solid when extended properly and give you a steady base to work from.

 

[Arvin R]

I like the platforms so I can move around the tank without having to get down and reposition the step ladder.

 

[Galoot]

Gorilla Ladders 4 .5 ft. Aluminum Dual Platform Step Ladder with Project Bucket ( 9 ft. Reach ), 250 lbs. Capacity Type I Duty Rating GLA-4XB - The Home Depot

The Gorilla Ladders 4.5 ft. Aluminum Dual Platform Ladder with Project Bucket is designed to meet all your climbing needs. This ladder features a 9 ft. reach height, the same as a traditional 5 ft. stepladder,

www.homedepot.com

I vote for something like this. Gorilla, little giant,etc…. They are stable, have a work tray to hold things and most importantly for me, something to lean against. My tank height is 65” from the ground, this one allows me to reach the bottom, though I do have longs arms.

The platform ones are cool for simplicity sake. But I don’t find them as stable and you’re limited to a fixed height.

 

[PjFish]

Those stilts make a great Halloween accessories!
So I use two types depending on how long Im going to be up leaning over deep into the tank! For fairly quick tasks I just grab a 5-6 foot step stoole ladder nothing special. If rearanging/ cleaning/ fish hunting I use the adjustable platform type that matches roughly the tank lenth so I dont step off chassing a fish or space for buckets/ plastic bins etc..
Sometimes you think it will be a quick dive but then start playing chess with corals and rocks start feeling it in your back then relize youve been twisted on that ladder for 30 min lol..Thats the issue with ladders/ stools they gota be sideways to get next to the tank which forces you to be twisted or half off the step!!

 

[PjFish]

Oops didn't mean to attach that vpd chart!

 

[dangalang]

Maybe get one of each? Regular step stool for quick stuff inside the tank and for use around the house, scaffold style for when you are doing some dedicated tank maintenance.

I like the aluminum Rubbermaid step stools for around the house, lightweight and easy to move, like this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-RM-AUL3G-Ultra-Light-Aluminum-Capacity/dp/B00LM5IJGE/

 

[PjFish]

Any step ladder with deep steps to get two feet comfortable. This Costco one has held up for years.. Ironically fish just now tore off the mesh food pouch and we're fetching it all over the tank lol so put the step stool to quick use!! Guess gota zip tie the pouches now!