Aquascaping tools

Jmlampert23 · 09-06-2012, 09:00 PM

Where is the best to get my hands on some curves sissors and some other aquascaping tools? I know GLA sells them but they are really expensive.

**jmowbray** · 09-06-2012, 09:47 PM

Check out Andrew Hill. Not sure if he still sells them but that's where I got my nice pair.

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...ascaping+tools

jcgd · 09-06-2012, 10:02 PM

Ebai. Cheap but they work fine. And check out sewing scissors. That's where the nude curved style come from. We just re purposed them.

Couesfanatic · 09-07-2012, 04:16 AM

+1 for Andrew/Rumford Aquatics. He is a sponsor here I believe. Either way his tools are the best for the price by far.

**xmas_one** · 09-07-2012, 04:34 AM

+2 for Andrew Hill (Rumford Aquatics) same quality without the 300% markup.

Knotyoureality · 09-07-2012, 04:53 AM

angled scissors, long handled scissors, long tweezers, forceps, etc--cheapest place to get 'em is as veterinary or medical suppliers.

The exact same stainless steel 24" inch long "planting" tweezers that a dedicated aquarium supply house sells for 11.99, I found thru a medical supply house for $2.00.

pwolfe · 09-07-2012, 12:54 PM

Got my set from Andrew as well, I couldn't be happier.

Only One Haze · 09-07-2012, 02:07 PM

Dont know about scissors (I just use a pair of coupon scissors) but I have these tweezers and love them

http://www.widgetsupply.com/product/BBE28.html

AUvet14 · 09-07-2012, 02:59 PM

Andrew/Rumford Aquatics. Got mine sand leveler and wave scissors from him a few weeks ago. Couldn't be happier and it didn't cost me an arm and a leg. Quality stuff.

09-06-2012, 09:00 PM	#1
Jmlampert23 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Boston MA Posts: 110	Aquascaping tools Where is the best to get my hands on some curves sissors and some other aquascaping tools? I know GLA sells them but they are really expensive. __________________ Eheim pimp #517 Eheim 2126 thermofilter http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=187678

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jmowbray Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (18/100%) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Standish, MI. Posts: 1,717	Check out Andrew Hill. Not sure if he still sells them but that's where I got my nice pair. http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...ascaping+tools __________________ Fluval Ebi Pimp #14 Hi-Tech. 72 Gallon Bowfront

09-06-2012, 10:02 PM	#3
jcgd Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (6/100%) Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,983	Ebai. Cheap but they work fine. And check out sewing scissors. That's where the nude curved style come from. We just re purposed them. __________________ Follow your Impulse, click here.

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Couesfanatic Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (17/100%) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: WA Posts: 1,248	+1 for Andrew/Rumford Aquatics. He is a sponsor here I believe. Either way his tools are the best for the price by far. __________________ ADA Mini M Journal

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09-07-2012, 04:34 AM	#5
xmas_one Custom User Title (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 2,060	+2 for Andrew Hill (Rumford Aquatics) same quality without the 300% markup.

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Knotyoureality Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 739	angled scissors, long handled scissors, long tweezers, forceps, etc--cheapest place to get 'em is as veterinary or medical suppliers. The exact same stainless steel 24" inch long "planting" tweezers that a dedicated aquarium supply house sells for 11.99, I found thru a medical supply house for $2.00.

09-07-2012, 12:54 PM	#7
pwolfe Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: US Posts: 283	Got my set from Andrew as well, I couldn't be happier.

09-07-2012, 02:07 PM	#8
Only One Haze Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 95	Dont know about scissors (I just use a pair of coupon scissors) but I have these tweezers and love them http://www.widgetsupply.com/product/BBE28.html

09-07-2012, 02:59 PM	#9
AUvet14 Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Auburn, AL Posts: 442	Andrew/Rumford Aquatics. Got mine sand leveler and wave scissors from him a few weeks ago. Couldn't be happier and it didn't cost me an arm and a leg. Quality stuff.