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    Re: Growing Hemianthus callitrichoides (HC)

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    Quote Originally Posted by felix_fx2 View Post
    ...Trimming hc is a horror story to me
    May I know what do you use to trim them?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ralliart12 View Post
    May I know what do you use to trim them?
    Scissors? Those use for aquatic plants?
    That's what I used when I trimming my HC... Just put your scissors parallel to your substrate or any angle you like and snipe...

    The sniping portion is quite fun.. It's the part when you see the surface of your water, the leaves everywhere and when you take out your hand, it's stuck to your arm.. That's the irritating part...

    My HC rockscape last time.. (with shrimps and it's not good for shrimps..)

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    Question Re: Growing Hemianthus callitrichoides (HC)

    Quote Originally Posted by alvinchan80 View Post
    Scissors? Those use for aquatic plants?
    That's what I used when I trimming my HC... Just put your scissors parallel to your substrate or any angle you like and snipe...
    Is it one of those "curved" scissors like those spring cutter from BorneoWild?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ralliart12 View Post
    Is it one of those "curved" scissors like those spring cutter from BorneoWild?
    I am using this all the while..
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    Re: Growing Hemianthus callitrichoides (HC)

    Quote Originally Posted by ralliart12 View Post
    Is it one of those "curved" scissors like those spring cutter from BorneoWild?
    Hi ralliart12,

    i use cheap angled scissors from ocean free. (but i really like the wave cutter from Borneowild but no budget )
    To picture the aftermath of the trim, imagine the fish tank snowing, and the snow is green.

    @alvinchan80, rocks and shrimps are not good friends . Btw what brand of tank is that? Workmanship seems good.
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    Re: Growing Hemianthus callitrichoides (HC)

    Quote Originally Posted by alvinchan80 View Post
    The sniping portion is quite fun.. It's the part when you see the surface of your water, the leaves everywhere and when you take out your hand, it's stuck to your arm.. That's the irritating part...
    It happen to almost any carpet plants. HC and glosso can be scope using net but hairgrass need very-very fine net otherwise it just come out from the holes.
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    Quote Originally Posted by felix_fx2 View Post
    Hi ralliart12,

    i use cheap angled scissors from ocean free. (but i really like the wave cutter from Borneowild but no budget )
    To picture the aftermath of the trim, imagine the fish tank snowing, and the snow is green.

    @alvinchan80, rocks and shrimps are not good friends . Btw what brand of tank is that? Workmanship seems good.
    It was a CADE tank from blue33.. It's no longer with me but with another hobbyist...

    Yeah... I was stubborn and want to prove wrong when I started shrimp hobby.. GH soar like mad.. Haha.. But I learnt it and hope that I am doing better this time.. Haha.. (without rocks of cause)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shadow View Post
    It happen to almost any carpet plants. HC and glosso can be scope using net but hairgrass need very-very fine net otherwise it just come out from the holes.
    That was my one and only carpet plant.. Hahaha... Too much hassle during trimming... But it is also one of my prettiest scape (or only scape) that I have done..
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    Re: Growing Hemianthus callitrichoides (HC)

    Quote Originally Posted by alvinchan80 View Post
    It was a CADE tank from blue33.. It's no longer with me but with another hobbyist...

    Yeah... I was stubborn and want to prove wrong when I started shrimp hobby.. GH soar like mad.. Haha.. But I learnt it and hope that I am doing better this time.. Haha.. (without rocks of cause)
    i see, CADE tank... no wonder the glass so nice.
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    Question Re: Growing Hemianthus callitrichoides (HC)

    Quote Originally Posted by Shadow View Post
    Don't worry, you can still enjoy it for a month or two before start melting
    Thanks for pre-empting me on my next scheduled heartbreak

    Quote Originally Posted by alvinchan80 View Post
    ...But it is also one of my prettiest scape (or only scape) that I have done..
    That's for sure, i.e. the very thick & lush lawn looks simply gorgeous.

    Quote Originally Posted by alvinchan80 View Post
    ...GH soar like mad.. Haha.. But I learnt it and hope that I am doing better this time.. Haha.. (without rocks of cause)
    What rocks are those?
    & they aren't inert? If inert rocks, shouldn't have problem for shrimps right?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ralliart12 View Post
    What rocks are those?
    & they aren't inert? If inert rocks, shouldn't have problem for shrimps right?
    Those are bought as Kurokinryu rocks which are said not to affect PH or GH (but don't trust these anymore.. No rocks for me.. Hahaha)
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    Question Re: Growing Hemianthus callitrichoides (HC)

    Quote Originally Posted by alvinchan80 View Post
    I am using this all the while..
    Hi alvin, may I know what model/brand this scissors is from? Actually, will any curved aquascaping scissors do? Even if the "curved" portion is quite minimal, as long as there's some curve, will it help a lot with trimming carpeting plants already?

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    Re: Growing Hemianthus callitrichoides (HC)

    get this type, the best for trimming foreground.

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    Re: Growing Hemianthus callitrichoides (HC)

    Quote Originally Posted by Shadow View Post
    get this type, the best for trimming foreground...
    Will those scissors be a lot less "curved" portion be enough to trim foreground carpeting plants? Or really need something with such a large curved portion?

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    Re: Growing Hemianthus callitrichoides (HC)

    not really need, you can even use straight scissor, just curve type is easier to use.
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    Re: Growing Hemianthus callitrichoides (HC)

    Quote Originally Posted by Shadow View Post
    not really need, you can even use straight scissor, just curve type is easier to use.
    So it's just a question of how awkward one has to tilt his fingers, right? I feel that, even a small curved tip will help a lot already; just that if the curved portion is a lot more, that does mean less contorting of two fingers, & speed up the process.

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    Just buy those curve stainless steel scissors from pharmacy will do. They are kinda small but still better then straight scissiors.

    Warning. You might get your armpit wet.

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    Re: Growing Hemianthus callitrichoides (HC)

    just read through the thread and saw all the blood, sweat and tears you guys put in trying to make your HC carpet survive.....
    it's like reading a horror story.....wondering if i should go with glosso in my next 2ft rescape instead?
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