As we get closer to needing a trimming in the Dymax, tools are becoming more important. Luckily we already carry some great tools by Underwater Treasures for just such an aquarium.
For trimming, planting, moving, fussing about in a pico tank, it is much easy to do with tools that are thin and durable. We can't imagine going fingers first into the Dymax to try and fix something that has moved without completely overflowing the aquarium and knocking things over. The very thin stainless steel tongs (straight & curved) are a godsend for just such a situation, along with the stainless steel scissors (straight & curved).
We have taken a few pictures to show just how long and thin these tools are; it will be easy to see how much of a perfect fit they are for this pico aquarium, or any small planted or reef aquarium. In the first photo, I have placed the ZooMed feeding tongs I was using previously above the new underwater treasures line. It may not be easy to see but they are a bit longer and much thinner which makes them a lot easier to maneuver.
To show their length in comparison to the height of the aquarium
Lastly, the reason I enjoy thin curved scissors for planted aquariums
Here are the item numbers:
Scissors Curved - #23690
Scissors Straight - #23689
Tongs Curved - #23688
Tongs Straight - #23687
Our next post will hopefully include some step by step maintenance photos including how to set up your java moss on drift wood to get that classic Amano look.