Aquascaping tools we can use

[blue33]

I'm creating this thread on those tools we can use for Aquascaping and keeping the hobby cheap.

Below are the scissors we can use for our plant trimming and maintenance, i found them in Polyclinic selling very cheap, those are surgical scissors. They cost around $5-$6 only. They are make of quality stainless steel from Pakistan, non-rusty. It may not be long but very useful. Anyone can post here on your discovery on plant trimming and maintenance tools.

Normal trimming scissor
Usage: general use, trimming plant before replanting, etc


Curve front trimming scissor
Usage: detail trimming, trim stem plant, etc


Crypt or hard stem plant trimming scissor(notice the cutting blade each side is different)
Usage: best for thick Crypt plant or nana plant, etc


Interlock gripping scissor
Usage: best for BBA algae with the interlock behind when you need power to pull away the BBA.

[zonkkie]

Thanks! I like the BBA one, haven't seen it before.

[madnugget]

thanks blue33! i drop by some pharmacy and only found the 3rd one you have. still looking for the 2nd one.

[felix_fx2]

Poly clinic got sell.
BTW, i am trying to imagine you using surgical ones in your big tank

[wks]

Adrian, I think we can use these scissors comfortably in smaller tanks up till 2 feet size. I can't imagine using them in my 4 feet tank, too tiring!

[vinz]

Cool stuff. Glad you started the thread.

Other members, feel free to contribute your tips too.

[blue33]

Extract from my previous thread on the tools found. You can get it from "Spotlight", ever since the location announced, all have being wipeout by our readers in AQ, hopefully they have bring in more. Kind of scary AQ people are although no one mention they have bought it, all are secret agent hiding in the dark.

Tools for trimming your foreground. Stainless steel and make from Pakistan. Until now it has not appear a single rust, good quality stuff!

Both cost around $35, i got a VIP card so cheaper that time i bought.

Foreground trimming scissor
Usage: all foreground plants and be use, such as Glosso, hairgrass, HC, etc...
Note: very sharp tool, one of my friends accidentally cut an Otto and it still survive, can imagine is so sharp.







Spring cutter scissor
Usage: trimming moss, detail trimming, etc...




more to come...

[o2bubble]

Bro blue, where did you buy the spring cutter? I wanted to buy almost in tokyo but the price is scary ($150)!

[blue33]

As mentioned above, "Spotlight" selling at $35 at Plaza Singapura. Midori selling also.

[diazman]

As mentioned above, "Spotlight" selling at $35 at Plaza Singapura. Midori selling also.

boss. which one suitable for cutting moss lawn?

[blue33]

depending on the moss grown, wood, foreground etc...

[madnugget]

woah!! i love the foreground trimming scissor! have to lay my hands on one soon

[Holy_Dee]

Thanks for the sharing man.It's very useful info for a lot people.

[Fei Miao]

These tools are great for smaller tanks, thanks for sharing

[blue33]

Dont mention guys, if you have stuff to share, can post here too.

[blue33]

Extract from my old thread also. For serious hobbyist ONLY.
Here is my IKEA Maintenance Trolley with Daiso Tools Hanger Cheap and good, most importantly is mobility, this is the best i can find, better than brand one.

You can put fertilizer, maintenance tools and etc...
The IKEA trolley only cost $19(can dismantle easily) and Daiso tools hanger cost $2, total only $21, still very cheap.

[eddy planer]

Hi Adrian

This IKEA Maintenance Trolley look so cute!!! Your Queen must be blew away see this!!

I never thought of this, you create a lots of idea for us.

[blue33]

Thanks Eddy. Now it looks dirty due to high maintenance of my tank, more and more stuff on it now ...

[Navanod]

IKEA still have that? I stay very near and always go walk walk but didn't see this trolley...

[BFG]

IKEA still have that? I stay very near and always go walk walk but didn't see this trolley...

You walk,walk but never see,see..........