Deluxe Stainless Steel Scissors Curve 25cm

Description

Deluxe Stainless Steel Scissors Curve 25cm — Curved-blade aquascaping scissors for trimming close to the substrate

Straight scissors are awkward low in the tank, because the handles hit the glass before the blades reach the plants. Deluxe Stainless Steel Scissors Curve 25cm (SKU: SX25CS) are 25 cm aquascaping scissors from the Absolute Deluxe range with curved blades, made of stainless steel for use under water. The curve angles the cutting edges away from the line of the handles, so the blades can lie flat over a carpet of plants or along the substrate while the hand stays above them. That makes the curved pattern the usual choice for mowing foreground carpets and trimming low-growing plants, the jobs where a straight blade tends to dig in or leave a ragged edge.

At 25 cm overall the scissors reach the bottom of most nano and small tanks with the hand above the waterline, and work comfortably in tanks up to about 40 cm deep with a forearm in the water. Stainless steel resists rust in fresh water, but it still lasts longer when rinsed in fresh water and dried after use, especially after any time in salt water or in tanks dosed with fertilisers. Sharp blades matter for plant health: a clean cut lets stems and leaves heal, while a crushing cut leaves damaged tissue that can rot. The Deluxe range comes in three blade shapes at 25 cm, so a curved pair is commonly kept alongside straight scissors for stem plants (SX25SS) and double curve scissors (SX25DS) for the lowest carpets.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• Carpet plants: Mowing Monte Carlo, dwarf hairgrass or Glossostigma flat to the substrate.
• Low foreground plants: Shaping cushions of moss and small rosette plants.
• Corners and edges: Reaching in along the glass where straight blades meet the panel.
• Nano and small tanks: A 25 cm length that suits shallow aquariums.

How to Use

• Lay the curve flat: Hold the blades parallel to the carpet with the curve facing down.
• Cut in passes: Trim a small area at a time and remove clippings with a net or siphon.
• Cut, do not tear: Close the blades fully on each stroke so stems are cut cleanly.
• Rinse and dry: Rinse in fresh water after use and dry before storing.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• Curved blades: Angled to sit flat over carpets and low plants.
• Stainless steel: Made for repeated use under water.
• 25 cm length: Suited to nano, small and medium-height tanks.
• Clean cuts: Sharp edges that help plants recover from trimming.
• Part of a set: Matches the straight and double curve Deluxe scissors.

Product Details

• Brand: Absolute (Australia)
• SKU: SX25CS
• Product Type: Aquascaping & CO2 > Aquascaping Scissors
• Blade Shape: Curved
• Length: 25 cm
• Material: Stainless steel
• Care: Rinse in fresh water and dry after use
• Other Styles: Double curve 25 cm (SX25DS); straight 25 cm (SX25SS)
• Target Environment: Planted freshwater aquariums