Aquascaping tools we can use

[blue33]

BFG is right, not only walk walk but also must see see also.

[fireblade]

still in love with that foreground trimming scissors...
but the price still sets me away.. :P


nice readings!! and good advice on use of other tools for aquascaping..

[fireblade]

set square as soil flatener?

saw Amano using that in a conference demo video..

YouTube- Workshop di Takashi Amano a Roma

[blue33]

Another method of using "set square" is to cover the edge on top of the corner tank to prevent fish from jumping out. This was mentioned before by Amano.

[zonkkie]

Any idea why initially he use set square and final part he use the soil flattener?

[Navanod]

Large area flattening with set square and small area touchups with flattener? Must showcase ADA products abit mah

[blue33]

Guys, you can make your own Thermometer Hanging by using "Cable Tie" method. Clean and neat. A picture is worth a thousand words. Of course you can tie better than me. Things to note is get a softer and good bending cable tie like Selley brand which i got it from Home-Fix.



Sellery Cable Tie

[fireblade]

haha you are the man!!!

this will solve my dropping thermometer problem... ;P

can name it ADR-ian thermometer

[eddy planer]

See Adrian is better DIY man than me...!!!! agree?

[blue33]

LOL. This is super simple thing. Everyone can do even you Super-DIY-Eddy.

[madnugget]

just a question.. will water seep into the cable tie and cause rusting?

[blue33]

most people use cable tie to tie their fern and plant. they are just soft aluminum wire.

[Wolfgangs246]

Hey guys, I'm curious what you guys use to clean your rocks once the tank has been setup and matured? I assume that despite your best efforts algae will always find a way to end up growing and spoiling the look of your rocks? How do you guys manage this?

An expensive method I thought of was to buy one of those high speed electric toothbrushes. . . . but spending 100+ on a tank maintenance item somehow sounds stupid.

[blue33]

Just lower down your tank water till you see your rock expose etc etc. Can use toothbrush, Seachem excel, Hydrogen Peroxide and apply on the rock, leave it for around 5-15 min and you'll see the difference. If you cant lower down the tank water then switch off your filter or anything that will cause current move, wait for about 5 min, use the above mentioned and work on it. Some algae on the rock will look more natural. IMHO.

[fireblade]

think cannot use electric toothbrush... it might get short circuit if put the whole thing in water

[Wolfgangs246]

Can use toothbrush, Seachem excel, Hydrogen Peroxide and apply on the rock, leave it for around 5-15 min and you'll see the difference. If you cant lower down the tank water then switch off your filter or anything that will cause current move, wait for about 5 min, use the above mentioned and work on it. Some algae on the rock will look more natural. IMHO.

I suppose they would look more natural. But too much just looks ugly. :-p Thanks for the tips Adrian.