{"product_id":"tom-aquatic-gardener-multi-tool-planted-tank","title":"TOM Aquatic Gardener | 2-in-1 Planted Tank Grabber \u0026 Trimmer Tool","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick up at \u003cstrong\u003e1885 Braselton Hwy, Suite D, Lawrenceville, GA\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nYour order is reserved — we hold it on the shelf until you arrive.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTOM Aquatic Gardener\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 27 1\/4-inch planting and trimming multi-tool built for keeping your arm dry while you work deep in a planted tank. The long handle accepts interchangeable \u003cem\u003egrabbing tong\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003escissor\u003c\/em\u003e heads, and the whole kit packs into the included \u003cem\u003ecarrying case\u003c\/em\u003e. Pair with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003elive freshwater plants\u003c\/a\u003e to build a healthier aquascape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterchangeable heads.\u003c\/strong\u003e Swap between scissor and grabber heads without setting the tool down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e27 1\/4-inch reach.\u003c\/strong\u003e Long enough for most standard tall and rim-bound tanks — no rolling up sleeves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant placement made easy.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tong head lets you press stem plants firmly into substrate and reposition decor without disturbing the rest of your scape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrim without uprooting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The scissor head snips overgrown stems and moss at the leaf node — no need to pull plants out to prune.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarrying case included.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps the handle and heads organized between uses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight, non-slip grip.\u003c\/strong\u003e Comfortable for longer aquascaping sessions; corrosion-resistant materials hold up to freshwater and (with rinsing) brackish use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attach the tong head, grip the base of a stem plant, push the tongs into substrate to seat the plant, then release and slowly withdraw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrimming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attach the scissor head and snip stems, mosses, or carpet plants at a leaf node. Trimming above a node encourages new lateral growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDebris pickup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the tongs to grab fallen food, dropped decor, dead leaves, or a misplaced ornament without draining the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAftercare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse thoroughly in fresh tap water after every use; pat dry and return to the carrying case to keep the blades sharp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;width:35%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eTOM (Tominaga Aquarium)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTool type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMulti-tool — grabber + scissor heads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e27 1\/4 in (~69 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePlanting, pruning, debris removal, ornament placement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater planted aquariums, brackish, FOWLR saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCorrosion-resistant metal heads; non-slip grip handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eHandle, grabbing tong head, scissor head, carrying case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003eLive freshwater plants\u003c\/a\u003e — pair the planting tongs with new stem plants and rhizome species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/lees-12-inch-slim-gravel-vacuum\"\u003eLee's 12\" Slim Gravel Vacuum\u003c\/a\u003e — clean substrate after a heavy trimming session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/lees-squeeze-bulb-siphon-starter-aquarium\"\u003eLee's Squeeze-Bulb Siphon Starter\u003c\/a\u003e — hands-free water changes during planting overhauls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/cleaners\"\u003eAll aquarium tools \u0026amp; cleaners\u003c\/a\u003e — round out your maintenance kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it reach the bottom of a tall tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 27 1\/4-inch handle reaches comfortably into most tall and standard display tanks. For show tanks taller than ~28 in, measure first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it sharp enough for thick stems?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe scissor head handles soft and semi-woody stems well. For very thick rosette plants or hardscaped roots, dedicated aquascaping scissors will give a cleaner cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it in saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — for coral fragging, soft-coral trimming, or reaching items in a reef tank. Rinse thoroughly with fresh water after every use to prevent salt creep on the moving parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it rust?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe metal heads are corrosion-resistant but not stainless surgical-grade. Rinse and dry after each use and store in the carrying case — the tool will hold up for years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48573379051739,"sku":"TOM01010","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_e8ac007c-fc1b-4466-ae4a-5c0b322c339d.png?v=1775563105","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/tom-aquatic-gardener-multi-tool-planted-tank","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}