Plant Pruning

"Suzie-Q" wrote in message
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Do you folks have special tools to prune your aquarium plants,
or do you use things you picked up at a non-lfs?

I don't have any tools for them besides a small sewing scissors to cut off
bad looking leaves.

I see leaves dying on the plant in my 10-gallon aquarium and
I'd like to cut them off and take them out without disturbing
the roots (and possibly pulling the plant up). What should I
use? Would a normal pair of scissors do the job?

Thanks,

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Suzie-Q wrote:
Do you folks have special tools to prune your aquarium plants,
or do you use things you picked up at a non-lfs?

I see leaves dying on the plant in my 10-gallon aquarium and
I'd like to cut them off and take them out without disturbing
the roots (and possibly pulling the plant up). What should I
use? Would a normal pair of scissors do the job?

Thanks,

Sharp scissors. I keep them next to the tank. Don't pinch plants - it
tends to damage tissue more than a quick snip.

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"Trevor Stenson" wrote

Disclamer: The two tool technique is not advised if you are using a
Mari*uana Multi-tool

In case they fall into the tank?

On Mon, 17 Apr 2006 23:46:36 GMT, "Jay Kaner" wrote:


"Trevor Stenson" wrote

Disclamer: The two tool technique is not advised if you are using a
Mari*uana Multi-tool

In case they fall into the tank?

In case what falls in? The users or the tools?

-- Mister Gardener

Mister Gardener wrote:
On Mon, 17 Apr 2006 23:46:36 GMT, "Jay Kaner" wrote:


"Trevor Stenson" wrote


Disclamer: The two tool technique is not advised if you are using a
Mari*uana Multi-tool

In case they fall into the tank?


In case what falls in? The users or the tools?

-- Mister Gardener

Just ignore him Jay....if you use the above board Marina tool (or
equivalent) you will be just fine....if you don't on my big tank you get
soggy bits that you don't want....I'm not about to fall into my tank and
the minute I find I can't do it by hand the tool will come out..tank is
6 foot long, 18" deep and 24" high...then add the hood and
cabinet...I'm a mere 5"6....you can imagine the challenge as Mr G should
well know...

BTW came close today...couldn't reach the inlet valve to the filter even
on a chair...job for hubby in the morning...although I'm sure he would
love me doing a home "wet T-shirt competition" attempting it....lol

On Tue, 18 Apr 2006 01:12:51 +0100, Gill Passman
wrote:

Mister Gardener wrote:
On Mon, 17 Apr 2006 23:46:36 GMT, "Jay Kaner" wrote:


"Trevor Stenson" wrote


Disclamer: The two tool technique is not advised if you are using a
Mari*uana Multi-tool

In case they fall into the tank?


In case what falls in? The users or the tools?

-- Mister Gardener

Just ignore him Jay....if you use the above board Marina tool (or
equivalent) you will be just fine....if you don't on my big tank you get
soggy bits that you don't want....I'm not about to fall into my tank and
the minute I find I can't do it by hand the tool will come out..tank is
6 foot long, 18" deep and 24" high...then add the hood and
cabinet...I'm a mere 5"6....you can imagine the challenge as Mr G should
well know...

Mister Gardener knows nothing of Gill's vertical challenges, standing
a full 6 feet himself, on good days. Have you considered having a
swing installed above the tank, or perhaps a trapeze bar from which
you can hang by your knees for reaching the way down deep levels?

BTW came close today...couldn't reach the inlet valve to the filter even
on a chair...job for hubby in the morning...although I'm sure he would
love me doing a home "wet T-shirt competition" attempting it....lol

Oh my! It's getting a little risque here in the fish room.

-- Mister Gardener

"Mister Gardener" wrote in message
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On Mon, 17 Apr 2006 23:46:36 GMT, "Jay Kaner" wrote:


"Trevor Stenson" wrote

Disclamer: The two tool technique is not advised if you are using a
Mari*uana Multi-tool

In case they fall into the tank?

In case what falls in? The users or the tools?

The User!!!! ;-)

"Gill Passman" wrote in message
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Mister Gardener wrote:
On Mon, 17 Apr 2006 23:46:36 GMT, "Jay Kaner" wrote:


"Trevor Stenson" wrote


Disclamer: The two tool technique is not advised if you are using a
Mari*uana Multi-tool

In case they fall into the tank?

In case what falls in? The users or the tools?

-- Mister Gardener

Just ignore him Jay....if you use the above board Marina tool (or
equivalent) you will be just fine....if you don't on my big tank you get
soggy bits that you don't want....I'm not about to fall into my tank and
the minute I find I can't do it by hand the tool will come out..tank is 6
foot long, 18" deep and 24" high...then add the hood and cabinet...I'm a
mere 5"6....you can imagine the challenge as Mr G should well know...

6 foot long!! Bloody hell, you could go snorkling in that!! lol...

BTW came close today...couldn't reach the inlet valve to the filter even
on a chair...job for hubby in the morning...although I'm sure he would
love me doing a home "wet T-shirt competition" attempting it....lol

Heh!! I'm sure he would!!

Go on...give him a treat. It's only fair. He *is* cleaning your filter
out for you, after all!!! ;-)

Jay Kaner wrote:
"Gill Passman" wrote in message
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Mister Gardener wrote:

On Mon, 17 Apr 2006 23:46:36 GMT, "Jay Kaner" wrote:



"Trevor Stenson" wrote



Disclamer: The two tool technique is not advised if you are using a
Mari*uana Multi-tool

In case they fall into the tank?

In case what falls in? The users or the tools?

-- Mister Gardener

Just ignore him Jay....if you use the above board Marina tool (or
equivalent) you will be just fine....if you don't on my big tank you get
soggy bits that you don't want....I'm not about to fall into my tank and
the minute I find I can't do it by hand the tool will come out..tank is 6
foot long, 18" deep and 24" high...then add the hood and cabinet...I'm a
mere 5"6....you can imagine the challenge as Mr G should well know...


6 foot long!! Bloody hell, you could go snorkling in that!! lol...


BTW came close today...couldn't reach the inlet valve to the filter even
on a chair...job for hubby in the morning...although I'm sure he would
love me doing a home "wet T-shirt competition" attempting it....lol


Heh!! I'm sure he would!!

Go on...give him a treat. It's only fair. He *is* cleaning your filter
out for you, after all!!! ;-)



When he gets round to actually cleaning the filter, I'll think about it ;-)

"Gill Passman" wrote in message
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Jay Kaner wrote:
"Gill Passman" wrote in message
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Mister Gardener wrote:

On Mon, 17 Apr 2006 23:46:36 GMT, "Jay Kaner" wrote:



"Trevor Stenson" wrote



Disclamer: The two tool technique is not advised if you are using a
Mari*uana Multi-tool

In case they fall into the tank?

In case what falls in? The users or the tools?

-- Mister Gardener

Just ignore him Jay....if you use the above board Marina tool (or
equivalent) you will be just fine....if you don't on my big tank you get
soggy bits that you don't want....I'm not about to fall into my tank and
the minute I find I can't do it by hand the tool will come out..tank is 6
foot long, 18" deep and 24" high...then add the hood and cabinet...I'm a
mere 5"6....you can imagine the challenge as Mr G should well know...


6 foot long!! Bloody hell, you could go snorkling in that!! lol...


BTW came close today...couldn't reach the inlet valve to the filter even
on a chair...job for hubby in the morning...although I'm sure he would
love me doing a home "wet T-shirt competition" attempting it....lol


Heh!! I'm sure he would!!

Go on...give him a treat. It's only fair. He *is* cleaning your
filter out for you, after all!!! ;-)

When he gets round to actually cleaning the filter, I'll think about it
;-)

lol You must know my missus. You sound just like her... ;-)