Nothing can beat that feeling of starting a new aquascape. To get the best results, you’ll need a few tools to make the job easier when you’re planting, moving substrates, filling your tank, and doing maintenance.
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Steel Planting Tongs
This is the tool you’ll probably be using the most. They’re extremely versatile, and can be used for everything, including planting, hardscaping, catching those snails, and more. Trust me, for this price you’ll be kicking your self that you don’t have a pair. They aren’t fancy, but they’re probably the most useful tool in this list.
While there are some tools that float, you’ll probably want the kind that are stainless steel to prevent rusting. Nothing worse than having rust all over your aquarium every time you try to clean it.
Stainless Steel Trimming Scissors
Every time you need to trim that carpeting plant at the foreground of your aquarium, your life will be much easier with a pair of these. Aquatic trimming scissors have a special curve in the handle that allows you to look from the outside and while you’re cutting, to make sure you’re cutting it evenly and smoothly.
They’re also quite pleasing to see in action:
While there are some tools that float, you’ll probably want the kind that are stainless steel to prevent rusting. Nothing worse than having rust all over your aquarium every time you try to clean it.
Maintenance Tweezers
Tweezers are great for a variety of things, and help take some of the wear and tear off of your Steel Tongs. Ideally, you’re tall as would only be used for planting and plant maintenance. However, daily life proves that to be nearly impossible. As a result, you’ll want a back up Will that can get the job done just as well, and provide some additional use. That’s what these are for.
Here’s a sample in action:
The All-In-One Aquascaping Tools Kit
Finally, if you’re shopping around, just get the kit with all of them in one box. It’s cheaper, and they’re just as good as the rest. You can find them No products found..