Plant & Cut (Trimming)
If one would like to maintain a perfect looking aquascape, regular trimming is necessary. It is recommended to trim the plants once a month but in some cases when mosses are found growing in areas they are not suppose to be, we must take immediate action.
All of the plants will be able to last for a long time if they are well taken care of within the aquarium and with regular trimming sessions. Plants that are healthy and trimmed, the off-shoots can be replanted elsewhere in the aquascape to grow into new plants.
It is important to do
your first planting right before filling the tank with water (you can fill in
a few inches of water to keep the plants moist ). This way the water will be
very clear when you add it in afterwards. Also note that most aquatic plants look
much better in groups and bunches.
Keep that in mind while you are planning for your aquascape.
Anubias are strong and can live for a long time, but Anubia leaves catch algae very easily, so if you spot any ugly looking leaves (dead, algae-covered, holes on the leaves) remove them quickly so that new leaves will grow.
You
can also cut the rhizome of the Anubia if it starts growing out of order. Anubias require very low lighting intake, it can be place anywhere in the tank, but it grows very slow.
Crypts also need to be trimmed! The most important thing about cutting Crypt leaves
is to cut it right from the bottom, otherwise you will be surprised by a nasty
mass of dead matter after lots of wrong trimmings.
Ferns
need to be trimmed as old ferns become spotted and ugly. Simply cut and remove the old leaves and any secondary rhizomes
that might affect the mother plant.Carpet plants (or any plant that grows from
runners) can grow pretty dense and suffocate themselves, therefore it must be trimmed once
it reaches about an inch thick or it will affect the soil stability. Base
fertilizer is needed to be inserted into the soil right after trimming so that it will provide
nutrients for the plants.
Carpet
plants (or any plant that grows from runners) can grow pretty dense and
suffocate themselves, it must be trim once it reach about an inch thick or it
will effect the soil stability. Base fertilizer is needed to be inserted into the soil
right after trimming as it will provide nutrients for the plants. It’s totally safe
for the fishes. The disadvantage of this plants is that they take some time to grow.
Stem plants should be cut from the stem, and from each cut new leaves will grow. You can replant the heads if you want.
Mosses
are trimmed just like hair, but be careful not to make a huge mess. Most of the plants will be float after cutting, but mosses will fall under the tank, if we do not pick up the remaining, mosses will grow uncontrollable.
Tools
These tools are created specially for aquascaping, as it’s designed in a way for us to beautify and maintain our aquascape better and easier.
Trimming Scissors (Straight Type)
106-145 (250 mm)
106-011 Made in Solingen (250mm)
The special scissors developed for pruning the luxuriant stemmed plants. These stylish unique design scissors are functional and easily handled in the aquarium. A curved type is also available for easily making a pruning of the undergrowth.
Pro-Scissors Nude
106-136 (315 mm)
106-123 Made in Solingen (315 mm)
The Pro-Scissors in a unique form with the curved handles and blades. Even plants near the stones can be pruned easily.
Pro-Scissors Angled Type
106-135 (195 mm)
106-112 Made in Solingen (310mm)
The blades of Pro-Scissors Angled type are angled 40 degrees, and even plants located in the tangled driftwood can be cut with pinpoint accuracy. A delicate maintenance becomes possible with this scissors.
Pinsettes Series XL
106-004 (300mm)
ADA tweezers are designed solely for the planting of aquatic plants with the best utility. Meticulously hand made for accurate join of ‘the fingers’ and the optimal hardness of the ‘spring’ based on thorough researches on the human technology.
ADA Magnet Cleaner Type B (for aquarium with 8mm thickness)
106-932 Type B (for aquarium with 8mm thickness)
ADA Magnet Cleaner is designed to remove algae on the glass surface. You can clean the glass without getting your hand wet. Choose the type depending on the thickness of glass