{"title":"Scaping Tools","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"algae-scraper","title":"Extendable Aquarium Glass Algae Scraper – 34–51cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extendable glass algae scraper is a long-handled tool with a replaceable flat blade for lifting algae and biofilm, the slimy microbe layer, off the inside of glass aquarium panels. A telescopic handle gives a reach of roughly 34 cm, or around 51 cm with the extension fitted, so you can clean a deeper tank without putting your arm in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoves stubborn algae that a pad will not shift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable reach for shallow and deeper tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaceable blades with a safety cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUsage \u0026amp; Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the blade is securely fitted and the cap removed. Hold the blade flat against the glass and use gentle, steady strokes to lift algae, working from the top down. Make sure the blade edge and the glass are free of sand or grit before each stroke. Rinse in clean water after use, dry, fit the cap and store out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRisk \u0026amp; Awareness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor glass aquariums only: a hard blade will scratch acrylic or plastic tanks. Sand or grit trapped under the blade scratches glass, so keep the blade clear of the substrate line and never dig into it. Avoid the silicone seams in the corners; a blade can slice them. The blade is sharp: handle carefully when changing blades and cap it after use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shrimp Zone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52845950763320,"sku":"PLACEHOLDER-algae-scraper","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/extendable-aquarium-glass-algae-scraper-34-51cm.png?v=1789966195"},{"product_id":"curved-scaping-scissors","title":"Curved Scaping Scissors","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurved scaping scissors are stainless-steel scissors with a gentle bend in the blades for trimming plants inside the tank. The curve lets you cut parallel to the substrate, which is what you want when levelling a carpet or trimming a group of stems flat; straight blades tend to cut at an angle and leave a stepped edge. They are also the more versatile choice for reaching around hardscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut parallel to the substrate for level carpets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim groups of stems in one stroke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReach around rocks and wood more easily than straight blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUsage \u0026amp; Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim little and often rather than hacking back hard. For stems, cut just above a node (the joint where leaves emerge) and replant the tops if you want a denser group. For carpets, skim across the top surface. Net or siphon out the clippings so they do not rot. Rinse in fresh water and dry after every use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRisk \u0026amp; Awareness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlades are sharp and can cut fingers, shrimp and fish; work slowly and keep livestock in view. Steel rusts if left wet, so dry before storing, and do not use scissors in a salted tank without rinsing. Cutting too much at once removes plant mass the tank relies on to take up nutrients and can trigger algae.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shrimp Zone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52845950796088,"sku":"PLACEHOLDER-curved-scaping-scissors","price":34.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"substrate-spatula","title":"Substrate Spatula","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA substrate spatula, also called a sand flattener, is a flat stainless-steel blade on a long handle for shaping the aquarium floor. It levels soil and sand, restores slopes that have slumped, and tidies the line where substrate meets the glass. It is also handy for pushing substrate back into place after replanting without stirring up the whole tank, and can be done with the tank full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel or slope substrate without draining the tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTidy the substrate line at the front glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush soil back around freshly planted stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUsage \u0026amp; Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlide the blade in at a low angle and move the substrate in small, slow strokes so fine particles do not cloud the water. For slopes, work from the low side up. For the front glass, run the blade along the seam to clear soil that has crept forward. Rinse in fresh water and dry after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRisk \u0026amp; Awareness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisturbing deep, old substrate can release trapped gas and waste; go gently and consider a water change afterwards. The blade edge can scratch acrylic and nick silicone seams, so keep it off the corners. Fine soil clouds the water if pushed quickly. Dry the tool to stop rust.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shrimp Zone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52845950828856,"sku":"PLACEHOLDER-substrate-spatula","price":34.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"planting-tweezers","title":"Planting Tweezers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting tweezers are straight stainless-steel tweezers with fine tips made for putting plants into the substrate. The technique they suit is pushing a stem or root into the soil at an angle and then withdrawing the tips while leaving the plant behind, which is awkward with fingers and straightforward with the right tool. They also handle small plants and carpet portions that fingers would crush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine tips grip small stems and carpet portions without crushing them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant at an angle so stems stay put\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork in tight spaces between hardscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUsage \u0026amp; Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHold the plant near its base, push it into the substrate at an angle of about 45 degrees to a depth that covers the roots or lowest node, open the tips and slide them out sideways. Plant in small groups with space between them. Rinse in fresh water and dry after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRisk \u0026amp; Awareness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine tips are sharp: they can pierce fish and shrimp, puncture silicone seams and scratch acrylic, so work slowly near livestock and corners. Stainless steel rusts if stored wet. Freshly planted stems can float free; replant rather than pushing deeper into old substrate that may release trapped gas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shrimp Zone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52845950861624,"sku":"PLACEHOLDER-planting-tweezers","price":34.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/shrimpzone.com.au\/collections\/scaping-tools.oembed","provider":"Shrimp Zone ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}