An aquarium gravel cleaner (or siphon) is a crucial tool that vacuums waste out of your substrate while performing water changes. It keeps your aquatic environment healthy by removing toxic buildup, prevents harmful gas pockets, and keeps your tank visually clean
It is quick and simple to use and has a built-in priming aid.
Key Benefits
- Toxin Removal
It quickly extracts fish waste, uneaten food, and decaying plant matter before they can break down and release harmful ammonia or nitrates into the water.
- Improves Water Quality
By removing rotting debris, you naturally reduce the nutrients that encourage unwanted algae growth.
- Prevents Toxic Gas Pockets
In thicker substrates, uneaten food and waste can get trapped and create anaerobic zones. Vacuuming keeps the gravel aerated and prevents the buildup of toxic hydrogen sulfide gas.
- Kills Odour & Cloudiness
It stops the water from getting cloudy and eliminates unpleasant odors caused by decaying organic matter.
- Maintains Plant Health
Cleaning the substrate improves oxygen flow around plant roots and ensures they can absorb nutrients properly.
Extra Small - ideal for cleaning gravel and siphoning water from small aquariums up to 20 litres. This gravel cleaner is recommended for use in aquariums not more then 30cm deep. With its 28mm diameter nozzle, it is perfect for ‘detail-cleaning’ in Nano and Aquascapers aquariums.
Small - ideal for cleaning gravel and siphoning water from small aquariums, up to 50 litres.This gravel cleaner is recommended for use in aquariums not more then 30cm deep. With its oval shaped nozzle, it is perfect for getting into the corners and other tight spaces in the aquarium.
Medium - ideal for cleaning gravel and siphoning water from aquariums, up to 100 litres. This gravel cleaner is recommended for use in aquariums not more then 40cm deep. With its oval shaped nozzle, it is perfect for getting into the corners and other tight spaces in the aquarium.
Large - ideal for cleaning gravel and siphoning water from aquariums, up to 150 litres. This gravel cleaner is recommended for use in aquariums not more then 50cm deep. With its oval shaped nozzle, it is perfect for getting into the corners and other tight spaces in the aquarium.
Extra Large - ideal for cleaning gravel and siphoning water from aquariums, up to 500 litres. This gravel cleaner is recommended for use in aquariums not more then 60cm deep. With its oval shaped nozzle, it is perfect for getting into the corners and other tight spaces.