Aquarium & Aquascaping

Professional aquascaping scissors, tweezers and tools for aquatic plant trimming and fish tank maintenance. Stainless steel. For aquascapers and planted tank enthusiasts. Free UK delivery.

Aquascaping tools for planted tanks: stainless steel aquarium plant scissors in straight, curved, wave and 45 or 60-degree angled designs, from 6-inch micro spring scissors to 14-inch long-reach shears, plus a 3-piece kit with spatula, scissors and tweezers. Most aquascapers start with a straight and a curved pair; our aquascaping tools guide explains which to use where.

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The Toolsmith aquarium and aquascaping range: stainless steel plant scissors in straight, curved, 45-degree and 60-degree angled designs, 8-inch and 11-inch wave shears, 10-inch and 14-inch long-reach scissors, 6-inch micro spring scissors for detail work, and a 3-piece aquarium kit with spatula, scissors and tweezers in a pouch.

Every order ships from UK stock with free UK delivery, and we aim to dispatch orders placed before 2pm UK time, Monday to Friday, the same working day.

Who these tools are for

Planted-tank aquascapers, aquarium shops maintaining display tanks, and freshwater hobbyists.

Tools by job

  • Straight-blade scissors: 10" and 14", for trimming stem plants and tall growth
  • Curved-blade scissors: 10" and 14", for trimming carpet plants close to the substrate
  • Angled (45° and 60°): for reaching back corners without reaching across the tank
  • Wave shears (8" and 11"): for shaping bushy plants
  • Micro spring scissors: 6", straight or curved, for fine detail and moss
  • 3-piece kit: spatula, scissors and tweezers with a storage pouch

How to choose

Start with a straight 10" and a curved pair; that covers most planted-tank trimming. Add an angled pair once you're working larger tanks. Choose 14" tools for deep tanks so your sleeves stay dry.

Frequently asked questions

Straight or curved aquascape scissors?
Straight for stem plants and tall growth. Curved for carpet plants and keeping the substrate undisturbed. Most aquascapers own both.

What length should I buy?
10 inches for standard tanks, 14 inches for deep or wide tanks where reach is limited, and 6-inch micro scissors for fine detail and nano tanks.

How do I look after aquascaping scissors?
Rinse them in clean water after each use and dry them before storing, especially after marine or brackish tanks.

Do you dispatch the same day?
We aim to. Orders placed before 2pm UK time, Monday to Friday, are targeted for same-day dispatch; later orders are dispatched from the next working day. It is a target, not a guarantee. Most UK orders arrive 2-3 working days after dispatch.

Do you stock planted-tank tweezers?
Yes. The 3-piece aquarium kit includes tweezers, a spatula and scissors.

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