Dart Den

I have been using a pair of tools I use while maintaining my planted tanks were good for use in my viv. Fluval makes planting tongs and long handled scissors that are great for maneuvering around in tight places:

Plant Scissors
http://www.hagen.com/usa/aquatic/product...0760020101


Planting Tongs
http://www.hagen.com/usa/aquatic/product...0710020101


I ended up getting a set dedicated for the Viv. They are stainless steel, so they are easy to disinfect. The tongs are also pretty handy for knocking frog poops off brom leaves