Tons of folks like the leaf punch which is great but the paint filter net is da bomb as I'm so poor I get my aquarium fish free fro local waterways' and concocting a net to catch them is turning into a mad quest. That strainer looks real promising. I got my sights on the real-tricky but cuter than heck pygmy sunfish. They're FaST! Need a robust net.
I really want one of those beverage dispensers, now! So cute! I’ll have to keep my eye out at thrift stores/yard sales for things I can use for the aquarium hobby- thank you ❤ I really need more plants… so expensive 😪 I’m resorting to getting my husband to get some elephant ear out of the yard when I’d much rather have pathos or a peace lily etc… its just been way too expensive setting up my aquarium… stress!
I'm saving this vid for tomorrow when I have a day off. Just wanted to share a cute moment. The CC on your intro said, "welcome to the small escape" instead of "scape" and it hit perfectly as I'm waiting to watch till I do have an escape from work and have my little fish tube escape! 😉
I bought some bottle brushes on Amazon that work great for cleaning intake tubes!! The ones for baby bottles, I think. I got 6 sizes for $10. They’re wonderful!!!! So many uses!!!!
I have been using parchment paper background on my shrimp tank since I first saw you so this. I put a Monster brand light behind the tank for very cool effects. Went with the Monster light because it is a 110v, no batteries to replace, has an app for timers and color choices, and only about 15 bucks! Such a cool idea 💡
The tiny rubber bands and wax paper for background I love. I enjoy seen your contents, don't usually comment but I'm here and aways looking out for more of your idea's!
Beverage-jar hack: you can put a cork in it and eliminate the unsightly spigot. That is, the kind of cork that's synthetic and has an additional plastic cap.
For back of tank before I used vinyl, I would take aluminum foil, measure it, cut then crumple it up, uncrumple and put as back ground on tank. I use comb for duckweed too.
I was hoping to see you use the Magic Eraser to clean the glass! Has to be the one WITHOUT added soap! But it works like a charm collecting the algae as you go!
Boy oh Boy I love those hacks definitely love the comb to tack down my Sagittarius grass it worked like a charm. I will give it a go with the larger comb for the duckweed. Where can I find those plastic razors? I'm going to check my craft drawers for that punch. 🍃🍃🍃❣ Excellent video.
The plastic razor blade is a fantastic idea for cleaning my acrylic tank. Can't believe didn't think of that especially since I actually have a bunch of them laying around
Hi! Such great hacks! Hard to pick a favorite. You know how impressed I was with the craft punch leaves! Mine are in a place of honor on my shelf with other fish and plant decor. 🥰🍁
Bruv!! I have one of those paint cups AND I was just searching aliexpress a few days ago for a bowl that would hook onto an aquarium!! Subbed and you’re the best!!
@@carolebraswell982 yahoo! I just linked a couple punches in the description - I had forgotten to. I’m so happy to hear you liked your wee little pond! Fun is right!!
Hi! I can’t find your other question, Tom, the little rubber things to add to the bottom of lid or top of tank are either clear cabinet bumpers or clear furniture corner guards. Goodness!! I forgot about those! 🙌
@@thesmallscape Thank you, Joanna. I could not remember for the life of me what they were called. You did answer the other question of where you buy the mini hole leaf puncher. Thank you also. Have a nice relaxing evening.
I asked the nurses last time I was in the hospital for a bunch of random stuff to use for fishkeeping, lol...kidney stone strainers are quite useful! 😅
Nice collection + mix of decorative + functional tips. Plastic razor blades can be cut/filed at the corners to make it easy working up against tank corners without touching the silicon. Plastic gift cards and credit cards also fill a similar role. Corners can be cut rounded or just snip em off at an angle as long as the cutout is big enough to not hit the seam. There are companies selling gift/credit card scrapers that you put your own card into. Probably goes into a 'microplastics bad' but I've had great results with high durability magic eraser carefully sliced thin with a knife (other variations are now sold as thin slices) and place it under the flat abrasive side of a magnetic glass cleaner; probably want to upsize the magnetic cleaner if your current one was on the weaker end of its glass thickness rating and cleaner magnetic strength may impact how thick you want the eraser. Using this gets harder built up algae off easier than a handheld algae scraper or the weaker choice of a magnetic cleaner (oversized or not) and puts a final cleaning finish on that is better than anything else I've found without excessive effort. Make sure any similar product doesn't have "cleaners" other than its abrasive property. Treat it as delicate when otherwise handling and clean it fairly well by running water through its backside and you get great life from it; I'm on my first piece after starting that many years ago though I don't use it at every cleaning. If using magnetic cleaners or just want an easier time wiping a cloth across the glass then try your sponsor's product Fritz glass and acrylic cleaner. Surface will end up with a thin film/residue that makes it extra slick. It doesn't help against condensation/fogging if the tank is kept cooler. I've used it for nonaquarium cleaning too when I want a surface slick. Toothbrushes often can be carefully heated and bent into other shapes putting bristles pointing toward the end, or sprayed out into other shapes. Certainly easier to buy something already shaped as you want or buy a type of brush designed with a flexible metal. Sometimes you find other purpose cleaning brushes that have non-toothbrush angles too and may have stiffer/more durable bristles.
I had my husband drill holes in the bottom of the paint trim cup. I put it in the corner of my tanks when I am adding water during water changes, it keeps sand from dispersing and making a mess!
Absolutely love this vid! 🫶🏻🤙🏼💯 the pool noodle floating plants was so dope and just helped me a lot! Have a ton of plants I want to try growing in water but have a horrendous time coming up with ideas!
@@johnjwedrall4290 hi! I got mine at Jewel but other grocery stores/Walmarts etc should carry in their summer entertaining area. Amazon also has tons of different types and sizes and shapes - search for “beverage dispenser” ☺️
Catching up on the rest of the video. Question: What was the item for the corners so that the air hoses do not get squished? I forgot what it was called. Thank you, Joanna.
@@thesmallscape Thank you, Joanna. I will check it out out now. Enjoy a relaxing evening with Jason. Been super busy. Just finished 4 aquariums cleaning.
Omg the craft punch leaves I’m SCREAMING I’m obsessed
@@qweed54 haha! Yay!!! 😃
I need that leaf punch!
Tons of folks like the leaf punch which is great but the paint filter net is da bomb as I'm so poor I get my aquarium fish free fro local waterways' and concocting a net to catch them is turning into a mad quest. That strainer looks real promising. I got my sights on the real-tricky but cuter than heck pygmy sunfish. They're FaST! Need a robust net.
Never seen a plastic razorblade before . Cool 😊
You are amazing I never in a million years thought of these hacks god bless you for sharing your tips.
😄yay! Hope they help you out!
I’m gonna say it: you’re a genius! The comb teeth to use as little anchors. I would’ve never thought of that in a million years . Genius.❤
My fav as well
The craft leaf 🍁puncher is already ordered 😉 However, I'm shocked I haven't though about this use of the watering can. A great video!!!
Woohoo!! Hope you have lots of fun with both ideas! 🍁🍁🍁
I think im in love with your content😂 subscribed instantly! Cheers from sweden 😊😊
Thank you so much! Yay! Cheers to you and beautiful Sweden!!🇸🇪
craft punch defiantly..great idea
I really want one of those beverage dispensers, now! So cute! I’ll have to keep my eye out at thrift stores/yard sales for things I can use for the aquarium hobby- thank you ❤ I really need more plants… so expensive 😪 I’m resorting to getting my husband to get some elephant ear out of the yard when I’d much rather have pathos or a peace lily etc… its just been way too expensive setting up my aquarium… stress!
The biggest single key to saving in our hobby is “stuff that’s not meant for us”!
Maple leave craft punch is SO much nicer than tearing them up. Makes them actually decorative.
☺️ I agree! ☺️
I love the idea of the big drink dispensers for quarantine tanks. Awesome!
The craft punch to make little leaves is pure genius!
Aww, thanks! 😊
I LOVE the craft punch!! Omg so cute and those look better than a torn up leaf...lol
@@TankGirl352 ☺️!!
14 hacks in 7 mins. That's efficiency! 🤩😍 My favourite hacks are my 3D printers! Life savers!
@@_DROM_ ooh ya - if I had one, it would be running non-stop. 😂
The leaf whole punch is so very cute. :)
Oh my goodness, I think I use that blue paint trim cup at least daily! Loved the “hack faves” review video! I’d forgotten about several of these!
@@noelbrucker135 hi! Do you really?? You’re lucky you can find yours!! 😂
I'm saving this vid for tomorrow when I have a day off. Just wanted to share a cute moment. The CC on your intro said, "welcome to the small escape" instead of "scape" and it hit perfectly as I'm waiting to watch till I do have an escape from work and have my little fish tube escape! 😉
Aww! That’s a fun little story and that would be a fun channel name too as I look at little scapes as …escapes to nature. ☺️
I bought some bottle brushes on Amazon that work great for cleaning intake tubes!! The ones for baby bottles, I think. I got 6 sizes for $10. They’re wonderful!!!! So many uses!!!!
I have been using parchment paper background on my shrimp tank since I first saw you so this. I put a Monster brand light behind the tank for very cool effects. Went with the Monster light because it is a 110v, no batteries to replace, has an app for timers and color choices, and only about 15 bucks! Such a cool idea 💡
@@stevecox8066 love it! 😊
Craft punch was such an unexpected and awesome idea. Thanks for sharing all these hacks!
Hope you can use it - super fun and tiny! ☺️
Girl, maple leaves for nano tanks!!! I love it!!!
@@nramos6902 🙌😃
My favourite is probably the maple leaf punch cutter! so cute!!
Same im buying one right now 🍁 😆
@@paramxarya ☺️
I’ve been using the paint trim cup as a hatch out for my Cory eggs . So easy to do water changes with the spout end !
Awesome video. I don’t want to glue my plants so I can’t wait to try the tiny rubber band trick!
And that craft punch with the little leaf shapes?!? I may need to acquire one. It’s too cute!
I cannot choose a favorite as there were some fantastic ideas here!! If I did have to choose, the little leaf punch was so freaking adorable!
The comb with the duck weed for me, I’m off to do it now 👍👍👍
The tiny rubber bands and wax paper for background I love. I enjoy seen your contents, don't usually comment but I'm here and aways looking out for more of your idea's!
@@marymendez4178 thank you so much Mary! (And for taking the time to comment too💚)
Beverage-jar hack: you can put a cork in it and eliminate the unsightly spigot. That is, the kind of cork that's synthetic and has an additional plastic cap.
I use those blue paint cups all the time. 😊
Oh my heart, the craft punch! ❤
@@DeaconBeanCooter haha! 🙌🍁
For back of tank before I used vinyl, I would take aluminum foil, measure it, cut then crumple it up, uncrumple and put as back ground on tank. I use comb for duckweed too.
@@ljsshrimp that’s a cool idea!
I was hoping to see you use the Magic Eraser to clean the glass! Has to be the one WITHOUT added soap! But it works like a charm collecting the algae as you go!
@@dairyist I have yet to try it - but I do hope to have a comparison video at some point of different options! ☺️
Great ideas. THANKS so much!!! USA
Boy oh Boy I love those hacks definitely love the comb to tack down my Sagittarius grass it worked like a charm. I will give it a go with the larger comb for the duckweed. Where can I find those plastic razors? I'm going to check my craft drawers for that punch. 🍃🍃🍃❣ Excellent video.
This was super smart.
The plastic razor blade is a fantastic idea for cleaning my acrylic tank. Can't believe didn't think of that especially since I actually have a bunch of them laying around
Saving this for later! Love all these tips ❤️ I really like the leaf cut puts but I also really like the uses of the drink jugs.
Hi… pool noodles, basket tank, and parchment paper-they floored me . Yes lol thank you so much.
@@KeepItFishyyEG 🙌😃
Great hacks but the leaf litter, is winning
Great hacks! Thought of you… I just got two Pearl gourami from Art of Aquaria in St. Louis. Saw your video and just loved that shop!!!!!
Oh yay!! Isn’t it WONDERFUL there?! I can’t wait to go back and see their new space! Thanks for sharing (and enjoy both your gourami) ☺️
Super helpful! The bucket liner is my favorite, no more dripping paper towels lol
@@jasonmillwood2893 🙌😊
Hi! Such great hacks! Hard to pick a favorite. You know how impressed I was with the craft punch leaves! Mine are in a place of honor on my shelf with other fish and plant decor. 🥰🍁
Aww!! Heehee. 😉 I’m not sure of it feels like summer or fall… kind of changes by the day around here 😊
Bruv!! I have one of those paint cups AND I was just searching aliexpress a few days ago for a bowl that would hook onto an aquarium!!
Subbed and you’re the best!!
Woop! 🙌
I am ordering that leaf punch today! Also I actually made your punchbowl pond and ran it for months! So much fun and sooooo cute!
@@carolebraswell982 yahoo! I just linked a couple punches in the description - I had forgotten to. I’m so happy to hear you liked your wee little pond! Fun is right!!
The Scoop is probably the thing I'd be able to best utilize. That bucket diaper is pretty cool too.
Thank you for your votes, sir. 🙌
I forgot about the comb idea. Excellent!!!!
Hi! I can’t find your other question, Tom, the little rubber things to add to the bottom of lid or top of tank are either clear cabinet bumpers or clear furniture corner guards. Goodness!! I forgot about those! 🙌
@@thesmallscape Thank you, Joanna. I could not remember for the life of me what they were called. You did answer the other question of where you buy the mini hole leaf puncher. Thank you also. Have a nice relaxing evening.
I asked the nurses last time I was in the hospital for a bunch of random stuff to use for fishkeeping, lol...kidney stone strainers are quite useful! 😅
Haha!! REALLY?!? Hmmmmm….
OMGOSH! I love them all! Why haven't I ever thought of these
Great tips, thank you for making the video.
Well, thank you for watching it !! ☺️☺️
New to your channel. You are awesome! Great hacks. Yup the leaf punch is probably my favorite.
And the comb hacks are FANTASTIC!
@@TB21660 I’m so happy to hear it - welcome! ☺️
Really liked this list! These are actual useful hacks.
As someone once said: your 'smarter than the average bear'😊😊. My favorite is the little mini basket pond..so cute
You're 😊
Nice collection + mix of decorative + functional tips.
Plastic razor blades can be cut/filed at the corners to make it easy working up against tank corners without touching the silicon. Plastic gift cards and credit cards also fill a similar role. Corners can be cut rounded or just snip em off at an angle as long as the cutout is big enough to not hit the seam. There are companies selling gift/credit card scrapers that you put your own card into.
Probably goes into a 'microplastics bad' but I've had great results with high durability magic eraser carefully sliced thin with a knife (other variations are now sold as thin slices) and place it under the flat abrasive side of a magnetic glass cleaner; probably want to upsize the magnetic cleaner if your current one was on the weaker end of its glass thickness rating and cleaner magnetic strength may impact how thick you want the eraser. Using this gets harder built up algae off easier than a handheld algae scraper or the weaker choice of a magnetic cleaner (oversized or not) and puts a final cleaning finish on that is better than anything else I've found without excessive effort. Make sure any similar product doesn't have "cleaners" other than its abrasive property. Treat it as delicate when otherwise handling and clean it fairly well by running water through its backside and you get great life from it; I'm on my first piece after starting that many years ago though I don't use it at every cleaning.
If using magnetic cleaners or just want an easier time wiping a cloth across the glass then try your sponsor's product Fritz glass and acrylic cleaner. Surface will end up with a thin film/residue that makes it extra slick. It doesn't help against condensation/fogging if the tank is kept cooler. I've used it for nonaquarium cleaning too when I want a surface slick.
Toothbrushes often can be carefully heated and bent into other shapes putting bristles pointing toward the end, or sprayed out into other shapes. Certainly easier to buy something already shaped as you want or buy a type of brush designed with a flexible metal. Sometimes you find other purpose cleaning brushes that have non-toothbrush angles too and may have stiffer/more durable bristles.
I used a comb last week for the duckweed in my 30cm shrimp cube. So easy!
Woohoo! It’s kinda fun ☺️
I had my husband drill holes in the bottom of the paint trim cup. I put it in the corner of my tanks when I am adding water during water changes, it keeps sand from dispersing and making a mess!
Omg thank you what a wonderful video so much usful information ❤❤
I like the craft punch leaves and parchment paper . Plus i never knew they made plastic razor blades .😮😊👍Great ideas thanks .🤗🌱🐟🪴🌿☘️🐠🍀
☺️ thank you!
great hacks will use some thanks
So many great ideas! Thank you!
Absolutely love this vid! 🫶🏻🤙🏼💯 the pool noodle floating plants was so dope and just helped me a lot! Have a ton of plants I want to try growing in water but have a horrendous time coming up with ideas!
Hey, thanks so much! 😊
Viele nützliche Tipps! Man merkt gleich, dass du eine Frau bist, die sich zu helfen weiß! 👍Der 1. Tipp hat mir am besten gefallen...😉
Vielen dank! Mach’s gut!
I like the punch bowl mini pond. Really cool.
Hi, where to buy that giant jar with a lid. ??
@@johnjwedrall4290 hi! I got mine at Jewel but other grocery stores/Walmarts etc should carry in their summer entertaining area. Amazon also has tons of different types and sizes and shapes - search for “beverage dispenser” ☺️
@@thesmallscape thanks for getting back to me so fast. I'm on my way to jewel. Thank you for your hacks. Each one is helpful 👍
Thank you for sharing! These are brilliant.
Well, thank you for stopping by! 😊
this made me subscribe to your channel! its all great idea! thank u!!
Yay! Thank you!😊
Plastic Razor Blade 🤙🏼👍🎯
Another wonderful, useful post. Thank you!
Thank you! And so fun I know who you are now! 😃
Paint trim container that would be excellent for catching my plecos
Catching up on the rest of the video. Question: What was the item for the corners so that the air hoses do not get squished? I forgot what it was called. Thank you, Joanna.
What a great freaking vid
@@leedibiasio9229 lol - thanks, Lee!
Rechargeable electric toothbrush cleans rocks
🙌
Watering can
such great idea 💡
So clever. 💚💚
@@feralon9570 hi feralon! ☺️
Where did you find that $5 step stool? I could use one to elevate my 10 gallon tank. Thanks.
You forgot to explain how you stuck the parchment paper to the aquarium.
Nice video :) matter of fact, I’m just wearing your merch 😅 the anubias one.
@@ucaquatics Whuuuut?! How appropriate and very much appreciated! ☺️☺️☺️
I didn't even know plastic razor blades existed!
How do you use a plastic container for a quarantine tank for tropical fish? How would you heat that?
I just stick an aquarium heater on the side just like in an aquarium.
tiny rubber band is win. thank you for tip
Did not know there was plastic razor blades where do you get them thanks
@@robertvacchiano1136 hi! I’ve gotten at Ace Hardware but check description of my video for the Amazon link (includes fancy handles too I think)
The punch dispenser being a quarantine tank is a great idea along with the comb pieces
Rubber bans are actually amazing 😅
Wise words. I concur.
Pretty cool!
☺️ I hope you both have a great day!
Do u put the plastic razor blade on something? I have arthritis in my fingers and would be hard to use on its own.
Hi! A lot of these, including the ones I linked in the video description, have a nice handle too! ☺️
Razor blade, rubber bands and comb pieces to hold down plants ❤
Parchment paper!
The craft punch.
I heard you can't use maple leaves due to a toxic in maple leaves? Please answer on this
She used a craft punch to cut the leaves that are safe for aquariums. The craft punch is the shape of a maple leaf.
I'd advise against the pool noodles. The material deteriorates over time and it creates tiny micro chunks of foam floating situation.
Yuck! Thank you, luckily I’ve only used on temporary basis in a summer pond. ☺️
I did not know that they made plastic razor blades!
I didn’t either for the longest time 😊
💙💙💚💚
I cannot find the small punch
@@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951 hi Tom! I just linked a couple different shapes in the description for you to peruse ☺️
@@thesmallscape Thank you, Joanna. I will check it out out now. Enjoy a relaxing evening with Jason. Been super busy. Just finished 4 aquariums cleaning.
You are late to the game, aquarium hobbists have been using all of these since forever.
@@eccentricsmithy2746 I’m late to every game but even the craft punch and cut up comb-that’s been used since forever??