There are things you need to be aware of, and the kind of substrate is one of these things. Fine-grained substrate such as dirt or sand will end up being a problem for you if you’re trying to use a vacuum made for gravel only. They’re going to end up making a mess by clogging the engine of the vacuum and giving you more things to worry about and clean.

But, if you add on that second piece of tube, it becomes much more unwieldy. So, even if you have a deep tank, I’d advise skipping the second piece of tube and just accept getting a little wet. Some gravel vacs might include other fancy parts, but the tube and hose combo is pretty much what defines a gravel vac. Vinyl hoses tend to pinch and kink where they lay over the side of the tank, especially as the water level in the aquarium gets lower and lower. Also, adding the extra length takes away from my favorite part of this gravel vacuum: precise control.Have you ever been frustrated with the mess of your aquarium gravel? The hygger Aquarium Gravel Cleaner is a handy tool that makes cleaning your aquarium a breeze. It is a new product in the aquarium industry that has revolutionized the way people clean their aquariums. Simply place the cleaner in the tank and use it to scrub away algae, debris, and other organic material from inside your tank. With a press of a button, you can push the water out naturally. It can reach a maximum length of 32 inches making it perfect for large fish tanks. With its small size and lightweight design, this device is perfect for traveling aquarists who want to keep their tanks looking great. I highly recommend cleaning out as much of your substrate as possible every time you do a water change. Parts of a Gravel Vacuum Fluval have been globally recognized for their reliable technology and cutting edge designs, since their birth over 35 years ago. Their innovative designs and technically advanced manufacturing methods, are a testament to their pioneering spirit. The Fluval Gravel Cleaner Multi Substrate Cleaner is no exception to the rule.

Electric gravel vacuum cleaners: Electric gravel cleaners are the second variety you’ll come across. They are battery-operated and come in 2-in-1 varieties. In other words, an electric gravel cleaner may be used to clean the outer as well. Electric gravel cleaners are easy to set up, and all you have to do is place them upright so they can begin to remove gravel. The disadvantages of utilizing electric gravel cleaners include the need for batteries, higher costs, and vibration/sound. At the top of the gravel tube, there’s a length of corrugated plastic hose about a foot long that he attaches at the other end to the vinyl siphon hose. For bigger planted tanks, the Fluval’s unique shape makes it a good choice and it’s precise flow control can help slow the flow to make sure you have plenty of time to clean out all the tight corners. You can use it for water changes, sand-washing, and excrement delivery. I had the chance to review this product from Petnannystore. This company provides professional aquarium equipment that will help you with your hobby. Pros

Priming ball – no. The gravel tube is attached to a gun-like device. You pull the trigger several times and it starts the siphon for you. So, I unboxed each vacuum, took note of what was and wasn’t in the box, put them through their paces and made sure to take lots of pictures. This gravel vac is best suited to larger tanks, I’d say 30 gallons (113 liters) or larger. Aqueon makes bigger and smaller gravel vacs for other tank sizes. Operation involves closing the inflow of the canister, but keeping the return open. When you open the valve on the bottom port to which the gravel vacuum is hooked up, flow will begin, drawing water through the cleaner and returning it to the tank. And then, if you just don’t much care for fancy stuff and want an old school gravel vac, look no further than the Lee’s Economy vac.

Also, this gravel vac setup has a unique flow control device. It has a plastic ball valve that you can install at the end of the siphon hose. This lets you easily adjust how much flow is coming through the hose. Python puts a lot more emphasis on their big water changer system, so this gravel vacuum seems to be just an afterthought. If you’re still unsure of how to operate it, Fluval even has a pretty good ‘silent movie’ tuition video using universal hand gestures — scroll down to see it. Verdict

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You won’t even have to clamp the tube to adjust the amount of water that siphons off. Overall this is an easy product to use that has every inconvenience possible solved and also will last you quite a while for any tank you use it with. Pros OK there are a lot of things that I love about this gravel vac, and there are some things that I really, really don’t. This gravel vacuum is the simplest to use, but you need to take the space from the sink to the tank into account when deciding to settle for this one. You need to have the tank and the sink close enough for the hose to reach the tank while being connected to a faucet. Most kits include a hard tube for collecting waste, a faucet adapter, and a long flexible tube for transporting the dirty water to the sink.