{"title":"Tools \u0026 Nets","description":"\u003cp\u003eFind the everyday tools that make shrimp keeping easier, including feeding dishes, nets, pipettes, thermometers, test supplies and other aquarium essentials. Choose practical gear for cleaner feeding, simple maintenance and safer handling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shrimp-net","title":"Shrimp Net","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shrimp net is a small hand net with very fine, soft mesh. The mesh matters more than the frame: a standard fish net has holes large enough for shrimplets to pass through, and its coarse weave can snag the thin legs and antennae of adults. A fine mesh scoops shrimp cleanly, and a small frame fits between plants and hardscape in a nano tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine mesh that does not let shrimplets through\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft weave that does not snag legs or antennae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall frame for working around plants in a nano tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUsage \u0026amp; Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWet the net before use so shrimp do not stick to dry mesh. Move slowly; shrimp flick backwards when startled, so bring the net in from behind and let them swim into it. Transfer straight to a container of tank water. Rinse in clean tap water afterwards and dry it before storing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRisk \u0026amp; Awareness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShrimp that are dropped or held out of water for long can be injured, so keep transfers short. Using one net between tanks can carry disease or planaria, so rinse it well or keep one net per tank. Check the mesh for holes and for shrimplets caught in the weave before putting it away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shrimp Zone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52845950665016,"sku":"PLACEHOLDER-shrimp-net","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"glass-feeding-dish","title":"Glass Feeding Dish","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA glass feeding dish is a shallow, clear dish that sits on the substrate and keeps food in one spot. Fine or wet foods otherwise sink into the gravel, where they rot out of sight. With a dish you can see how much has actually been eaten and lift out the rest, which is the simplest way to avoid overfeeding, the usual cause of fouled water and snail booms in a small tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeps food off the substrate where it would rot unseen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes it obvious how much was eaten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to lift out and rinse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUsage \u0026amp; Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePress the dish gently into the substrate so it sits level. Drop food into it, using a feeding tube for powders if you like. Most foods should be gone within about three hours; lift the dish out with tweezers or a string, tip out leftovers and rinse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRisk \u0026amp; Awareness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlass is heavy for its size and breaks if dropped on the base of the tank, so handle it with care. A dish does not make uneaten food harmless: leftovers still break down into ammonia, so remove them. Algae will grow on the glass if it is never rinsed. Sharp chips from a cracked dish should be discarded.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shrimp Zone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52845950697784,"sku":"PLACEHOLDER-glass-feeding-dish","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"long-tweezers","title":"Long Tweezers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong tweezers are straight stainless-steel tweezers, typically 25 to 30 cm or more, for reaching into a planted tank without putting your arm through the water. They are used to push plant roots into the substrate, to position moss against hardscape, and to place or retrieve food and small items. Length should match the tank: a pair that suits a deep tank is unwieldy in a nano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReach the substrate without wetting your arm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine tips for planting stems and placing food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel that resists rust with basic care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUsage \u0026amp; Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrip a stem or root bundle near its base, push it into the substrate at a slight angle, then open the tips and withdraw them while holding the plant in place with the tweezer body. Use them to retrieve dropped items, lift feeding dishes and tuck moss into crevices. Rinse in fresh water and dry after every use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRisk \u0026amp; Awareness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine tips are sharp enough to puncture silicone seals, pierce a fish or shrimp, and scratch acrylic, so work slowly near seams and livestock. Stainless steel still rusts if left wet or in salty water; dry before storing. Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shrimp Zone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52845950730552,"sku":"PLACEHOLDER-long-tweezers","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"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"}],"url":"https:\/\/shrimpzone.com.au\/collections\/tools.oembed","provider":"Shrimp Zone ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}