123 Curved Stainless Aquarium Scissors

These 123 Stainless Steel Aquarium Scissors are a single long trimming tool for planted tanks, terrariums and reef tanks with macroalgae. The 12 inch shaft lets you prune deep in the tank without submerging your arm, and the curved blades give a clear view of where you are cutting.

Curved blades

Curved tips are the standard shape for aquascaping scissors. They sit flat against the substrate for trimming carpet plants, and they reach around stems and hardscape without bending your wrist. Clean, accurate cuts help stems recover quickly and grow back bushier.

Stainless steel

The scissors are anti-rust stainless steel built for constant contact with water. Even so, rinse and dry them after each session, especially after saltwater use or when fertilizers are dosed, to keep the pivot working smoothly.

Where they help most

• Trimming stem plants before they reach the surface
• Mowing carpets such as dwarf hairgrass
• Thinning tall background plants
• Cutting runners and dead leaves

Trimming tips

Cut stems just above a leaf node, and replant healthy tops with tweezers to fill gaps. Remove all clippings from the tank so they do not rot. Trim little and often instead of making one big cut, which can stress plants.

Beyond the tank

The seller notes the scissors can also cut fishing line or bait and handle general terrarium work, though keeping a dedicated pair just for the aquarium avoids bringing in contaminants.

Pair with

Scissors work best alongside a good set of tweezers. The DXOBAY extra long curved tweezers reach deep tanks, and the hygger 4-piece kit is a full set for smaller tanks.

Who it suits

Planted tank keepers who already have tweezers and need a single long pair of scissors, or who want to replace worn scissors from an older kit. Store them dry so the blades stay sharp and the pivot does not stiffen.