Scissors in a tank?

[Gboy66]

Hey all, i wanted to trim some plants, but i dont want to take them out to trim. Can i put metal scissors in a tank to trim them? Plastics? Thanks

 

[jcolon]

Sure ... why not? I do. I run it under HOT tap water first just to get of any particles etc ... no issues yet.

 

[Gboy66]

Sure ... why not? I do. I run it under HOT tap water first just to get of any particles etc ... no issues yet.

Cool i just thought that since scissors are usually very dirty!

 

[DragonFish71]

I have pairs dedicated just for the tanks. One pair downstairs with my maintenance stuff, one pair upstairs with my maintenance stuff. Now all I need is another python so I don't have to drag it upstairs/downstairs. Hmmmmm taxes are coming up.

 

[Gboy66]

I have pairs dedicated just for the tanks. One pair downstairs with my maintenance stuff, one pair upstairs with my maintenance stuff. Now all I need is another python so I don't have to drag it upstairs/downstairs. Hmmmmm taxes are coming up.

Lol! I havent ever used scissors just for maintanence,but i will start. To clean off a pair just use very hot water?

 

[librarygirl]

I have two pairs dedicated to the tanks too but admittedly I didn't buy them new for the tanks, they were scissors I had used for other things and then started using them for the tanks. I rinsed them off in hot tap water before putting them into the tank. Haven't had any issues. I did also get a plant trimming kit at PetSmart though which I like; it has interchangeable claws at the bottom: one for planting and another with blades for trimming. I don't have to get wet using those.

 

[Gboy66]

I have two pairs dedicated to the tanks too but admittedly I didn't buy them new for the tanks, they were scissors I had used for other things and then started using them for the tanks. I rinsed them off in hot tap water before putting them into the tank. Haven't had any issues. I did also get a plant trimming kit at PetSmart though which I like; it has interchangeable claws at the bottom: one for planting and another with blades for trimming. I don't have to get wet using those.

Thanks! That kit sounds cool, i have never seen one!

 

[Biosfear]

I have one of those too. VERY convenient when you have a deep aquarium. I used to have to use a step stool and reach in up to my shoulders.

 

[absolutangel04]

If they are metal, you can always dish wash them to get them cleaned up for tank maintenance. Not all scissors will do well with continual washing, but once won't hurt.

 

[bruinsbro1997]

I trim my plants with scissors occasionally. For the most part I just use my finger nails because I'm too lazy to look for the scissors themselves

 

[Gboy66]

I trim my plants with scissors occasionally. For the most part I just use my finger nails because I'm too lazy to look for the scissors themselves

Lol with finals coming up, i dont have any finger nails

 

[BambooBen]

I have seen some special scissors on websites but they were expensive. The cool thing though was they were like spring loaded to stay open. So after u clipped they would open on their own.

Right now I am using some of the small completely metal scissors that u use for grooming. They are usually sold at the grocery and drug store right next to the finger nail clippers. I got them because they are small and super sharp. I figured just like pruning plants in the garden the cleaner the cut the better for the plant so sharp is good.

 

[jetajockey]

I use regular plastic and metal scissors to cut stems and cut leaves that have eggs on them, don't think it hurts anything.

 

[rreekers]

I have one of those too. VERY convenient when you have a deep aquarium. I used to have to use a step stool and reach in up to my shoulders.

my tanks like that too.. makes everything difficult. I can't reach the back bottom of my tank unless I remove the lights and move my step stool around the tank .... 60g hex

I just use my fingers like others.

 

[JoeyGGGG]

When I first read this I thought you meant store your aquarium scissors in your tank. For example you have a deep sand bed and you just stick em down there and just grab when needed. Haha