Deluxe Stainless steel scissors; Straight 25cm

Description

Deluxe Stainless steel scissors; Straight 25cm — Straight-blade aquascaping scissors for stem plants and general trimming

Stem plants grow fast and need regular topping, and for cuts made in open water a straight blade gives the most control. Deluxe Stainless steel scissors; Straight 25cm (SKU: SX25SS) are 25 cm straight aquascaping scissors in stainless steel from the Absolute Deluxe range. With the blades in line with the handles, the cutting point goes exactly where the hand points it, which suits topping stem plants, cutting back tall background plants, removing old leaves from rosette plants such as Amazon swords and cryptocorynes, and trimming moss on wood. They are the general-purpose pair in the range and the one most planted tanks need first, and they are just as handy outside the tank for cutting airline tubing, trimming plant portions from pots and tidying rockwool from newly bought plants.

The 25 cm length reaches the mid and lower levels of nano and small tanks without the whole arm going under, and is comfortable for upper trimming in deeper aquariums. When topping stems, a cut just above a leaf node encourages side shoots and a bushier group, and the healthy tops can be replanted to fill out the bed. Clean, sharp cuts heal faster than crushed stems, so the blades are worth keeping clean: rinse them in fresh water after each session and dry them, because fertiliser residues and hard water deposits build up on the pivot over time. For carpets and low plants, the curved (SX25CS) and double curve (SX25DS) scissors from the same Deluxe range reach where straight blades cannot lie flat, and many aquascapers keep all three.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• Topping stem plants: Rotala, Ludwigia, Hygrophila and similar fast growers.
• Leaf removal: Cutting old or damaged leaves at the base of swords and crypts.
• Moss and epiphytes: Shaping moss, Anubias and Java fern on wood and rock.
• Taking cuttings: Clean cuts for replanting tops or sharing plants.

How to Use

• Cut above a node: Trim stems just above a leaf pair to encourage branching.
• Work top down: Trim the tallest growth first, then shape the group.
• Clear the trimmings: Net floating pieces or replant the healthy tops.
• Rinse and dry: Clean the blades in fresh water after each session.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• Straight blades: Precise control for cuts in open water.
• General-purpose pattern: The everyday trimming pair for planted tanks.
• Stainless steel: Made to be used under water.
• 25 cm length: Reaches into nano and small tanks comfortably.
• Range partner: Pairs with the curved and double curve Deluxe scissors.

Product Details

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