Editor's Choice - Our Favorite 1 Inch Aquarium Gravel Cleaners
1. hygger Automatic Aquarium Water Changer, Siphon Fish Tank Gravel Vacuum Cleaner, with Flow Control V...
User Ratings: 63 8
hygger First Impressions
"Then you vacuum."The vacuum power is amazingly strong, yet adjustable. It will suck up a little bit of sand, which is expected and acceptable. I even decimated my snail problem with this thing. I had a couple of problems as it was the first time I have used anything like this. Anyone giving this product a bad review is not using it properly. With this 12 Volt aquarium cleaner that apprehension is eliminated. If, like me, you can't get suction going on a low-tech vacuum, get this thing!
- hygger Automatic Aquarium Water Changer, Siphon Fish Tank Gravel Vacuum Cleaner, with Flow Control Valve
- 【Quickly Change Water 】just use a long flexible hose and 2 flow valves, you can change the aquarium water more quicker and easier, no need electric, it's semi-automatic water changer suitable for medium and large fish tanks. No spill, no mess and no heavy lifting for changing dirty water and adding clean water
- 【Aquarium Gravel Cleaning 】When you use this water changer to suck away aquarium dirty water, you can move the gravel tube to cleaning the gravel or install the duckbilled on to clean fish feces. With the pressure from the water, the gravels and sands can be sucked up to the gravel tube then to vacuum out the debris in gravel
- 【Non-electric & Quiet】this aquarium water changer is not electric, no noise no disturb to your fish or plants. All you need to do is to control the 2 valves and open the faucet. With 2 orange built-in control valves on the water changer, to turn it on or off you just need to rotate the valve by 1/4 turn up or down. To add clean water in to aquarium, please remember to keep the water flow assembly valve closed, so when you open the faucet the water will flow into the hose
- 【3 sizes available】choose the size according to the distance from your fish tank to the sink faucet, flexible water hose length available: 25ft, 33ft, 49ft. The inner diameter of the hose is 1/2 inch. Each pack comes with 2 seperate faucet female adaptors(13/16 inch, 15/16 inch) and one built-in faucet femal adaptor(1 inch), so the water changer can be used for most faucets
- 【Easy to Install】It's very easy to use, attach the water flow assembly to the faucet. To change water, after connecting the flexible hose to the water flow assembly and the gravel tube, firstly you submerge the gravel tube in the aquarium tank and keep it's orange valve closed, secondly you keep the water flow assembly orange valve open and open the faucet, finally you open the gravel tube valve, the dirty water will be sucked into the hose and flow away
- Manufacture: hygger
- Editor's Impressions Of The hygger
- Cleaning Ability [star rating='5']
- Cleaning Speed [star rating='3.5']
- Quality [star rating='4.5']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.7']
- Affordability [star rating='4.9']
hygger Final Thoughts
"Wish I found this sooner."Returned, but agreed to try another one. I have a 29g aquarium and it does suction quickly as others have said. Product seems to be well made and should work a long time with reasonable care. This thing does both at the same time and quickly. I love the extendable attachments for my larger tanks. It's easy to put together, easy to use, easy to clean. Returned, but agreed to try another one.
Overall Score
4.2
(189 Points)
PRICE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
Peoples Choice - Other Highly Rated 1 Inch Aquarium Gravel Cleaners
2. SunGrow Aquarium Filter Tubing Scrubber, Double-Ended Brushes (0.5 inch and 1 inch), Flexible and Be...
User Ratings: 66 4
SunGrow First Impressions
"Wish I found this sooner."I liked the idea of this product when I saw it, and decided to take a chance. Do what I did, and do, and so many others have stated in their reviews. I knew siphoning would be an issue,. Product arrived really quick and is packaged nicely. Hard for small hands like mine to grasp and use easily. But this thing is amazing the suction is crazy! I wish i had bought this the first time.
- SunGrow Aquarium Filter Tubing Scrubber, Double-Ended Brushes (0.5 inch and 1 inch), Flexible and Bendable 61’’ Stainless Steel Spring, for U-Shape and Bent Pipes
- ✔PERFECTLY DESIGNED TO REMOVE DIRT OF AQUARIUM FILTER TUBING --- As residuals can easily form inside the tubes of your tank’s canister filter, you will need a tool to clear these all out. Double Ended Brush Aquarium Filter Tubing Scrubber by SunGrow can assist you with this task to maximize potential usage of your filter. The larger brush fits right into the handle and catches everything in its path. The smaller brush, on the other hand, can get into tight spaces and leaves no visible residue.
- ✔DURABLE AND NOT PRONE TO DEFORMATION --- Made from superior quality stainless spring, it is perfect to tidy up the interior of assorted hoses. It can’t be easily broken and won’t rust. Brushes are also soft, and you can also use this tool numerous times without being deformed.
- ✔BENDABLE AND FLEXIBLE --- Brushes are circular and bristly which are firmly connected to flexible springs that can reach deep into the hose. The ends can also be bent to reach into the hard U-shapes of filter intake tubes.
- ✔EASY TO USE --- Find the right end for the brush that you will use and just push it into the pipe gently in the back and forth motion. Work further inside the tube and avoid any forceful action as you try to remove dirt. Once done, just wash with a mild detergent and warm water then thoroughly rinse with cool water.
- ✔MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS --- Aside from being the perfect brush for your aquarium equipment, you can likewise use this for your toilet and kitchen. It will also not disappoint when you plan on utilizing this tool to any bent tube and pipe.
- Two-sized Brushes for Canister Filter Maintenance
- Bendable and Flexible High-Quality Stainless-Steel Spring
- Useful for Bent Pipes and U-shape Tubes
- Manufacture: Luffy Pets Collection
- Product Dimensions: 7.87 x 3.94 x 1.97 inches; 1.59 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The SunGrow
- Cleaning Ability [star rating='5']
- Cleaning Speed [star rating='4.4']
- Quality [star rating='4.4']
- Value For Money [star rating='3.9']
- Affordability [star rating='4.1']
SunGrow Final Thoughts
"IT's SO easy to use."I've done the siphon vacuum attempts with 3 different products. This thing does both at the same time and quickly. Ohh I also use it to add water to my system. I got a bunch of sludge out of the bottom of my aquarium. Using a bucket to remove old water and then fill up bucket with new water. With this 12 Volt aquarium cleaner that apprehension is eliminated. Gravel cleaning has become so easy and mess free.
Overall Score
4.4
(65 Points)
PRICE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
3. BETTA Aquarium Fish Tank Gravel Cleaner
User Ratings: 51
BETTA First Impressions
"Wonderful product!"The costomer service for this company is wonderful. The filter loads up really fast, so it's not much good for recycling water cleaning. I have large fish and large fish make large poop! I don't use the sponge and filter pad that came with the device. Next time, I'll lay towels down around the tank. The hardest thing to do is wrap up the cord to store it after use. Maybe if another piece was included to attach to the right after the shutoff.
- BETTA Aquarium Fish Tank Gravel Cleaner
- Easy self start siphon
- LARGE SIZE Cleaning nozzle diameter: 5 Inch x 1 Inch (8.5cm x 3cm)
- Powerful Nozzle To Get Into Corners
- Cleaning nozzle length: Sized 11 Inch (28.5cm), Hose length: 47 Inch (120cm)
- Manufacture: Betta
- Editor's Impressions Of The BETTA
- Cleaning Ability [star rating='4.1']
- Cleaning Speed [star rating='3.8']
- Quality [star rating='3.6']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.5']
- Affordability [star rating='4']
BETTA Final Thoughts
"I totally recommend this."Ignore the orang plastic clip that attaches to a bucket. So after I received my replacement tool, i did a water change with it. Hard for small hands like mine to grasp and use easily. Needless to say there was a lot of muc on the bottom. The suction is great and the valve at the end is perfect. I like the fact it is not draining the water when you vacuum. Ignore the orang plastic clip that attaches to a bucket.
Overall Score
4.1
(40 Points)
PRICE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
4. Betta Medium Gravel Cleaner & Siphon, Aquarium Rock & Gravel Cleaner
User Ratings: 41
BETTA Jnk071 First Impressions
"No suction."It got clogged a few times and i had to take it to the sink and run water through it. I'm thinking of other ways this could be used! I would recommend turning your filter off during the process. It's also pretty slow going, but this isn't necessarily a bad thing. It would get clogged with leaves and such but that's expected. I would definitely recommend this product. I gotta say tho that it's really powerful.
- Betta Medium Gravel Cleaner & Siphon, Aquarium Rock & Gravel Cleaner
- Cleaning nozzle diameter: 3.5 Inch x 1 Inch (8.5cm x 3cm)
- Cleaning nozzle length: Sized 11 Inch (28.5cm)
- Hose length: 47 Inch (120cm)
- Manufacture: Betta
- Editor's Impressions Of The BETTA Jnk071
- Cleaning Ability [star rating='4.3']
- Cleaning Speed [star rating='3.9']
- Quality [star rating='4.4']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.1']
- Affordability [star rating='3.5']
BETTA Jnk071 Final Thoughts
"It was such a pain."This electric gravel vac was the best solution for my set up. I'd recommend this, but it just takes a little practice. I have never cleaned the rocks or changed the water in my aquarium so effortlessly. I did have to cut one of the tubes to make it a little shorter but that was easy. I LOVE IT SO MUCH I'm getting another for the fish tank at my Mom's house. It filters out the solids and returns the water to the tank. I highly recommend this product for all aquarium keepers.
Overall Score
3.8
(10 Points)
PRICE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
Honorable Mentions - More Top Selling 1 Inch Aquarium Gravel Cleaners
5. Betta Small Gravel Cleaner & Siphon
User Ratings: 75 25
BETTA Jnk070 First Impressions
"THEN I FOUND THIS!"The hardest thing to do is wrap up the cord to store it after use. And the price is more than reasonable. I would definitely recommend this product. In saying that I get build up of solids in certain parts of my tank. I'd recommend this, but it just takes a little practice. Gets under decorations between plants and in corners. Prolly also easier to use with larger hands.
- Betta Small Gravel Cleaner & Siphon
- Cleaning nozzle diameter: 3 Inch x 1 Inch (8.5 x 3cm)
- Cleaning nozzle length: 7 Inch (18.5cm)
- Hose length: 47 Inch (120cm)
- Manufacture: J&K AQUATICS
- Item Weight: 1 Pounds
- Editor's Impressions Of The BETTA Jnk070
- Cleaning Ability [star rating='3.4']
- Cleaning Speed [star rating='3']
- Quality [star rating='4.4']
- Value For Money [star rating='3.3']
- Affordability [star rating='3.9']
BETTA Jnk070 Final Thoughts
"Exactly what I needed!"I'd recommend this, but it just takes a little practice. Most of the poop just sits on the top the sand substrate in my tank. I do not write a ton of reviews but I HAVE to review this amazing time saver! I have a 29g aquarium and it does suction quickly as others have said. I found that it's difficult to use. Needless to say there was a lot of muc on the bottom. I just pump the water directly into my sump.
Overall Score
4.0
(2 Points)
PRICE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
Here Are Some Other Related Aquarium Gravel Cleaners
6. Python Pro-Clean Aquarium Gravel Washer/Siphon Kit, Medium with Siphon Squeeze
User Ratings: 62 5
Python PCSMD First Impressions
"It has two connectors."If you have a HUGE tank, though, it will tank you a while. I also used this LinkinsLegacy cleaner in my kitchen sink. I have been looking for this for years. I love this setup and how easy it was to use. I can't believe a marvelous thing such as this could be so inexpensive! Python overkill for that size but it has it's place. I wish i had bought this the first time.
- Python Pro-Clean Aquarium Gravel Washer/Siphon Kit, Medium with Siphon Squeeze
- Includes the Python Squeeze Siphon Starter
- Effectively separates and removes debris from your aquarium
- Constructed with flexible, high quality tubing
- For aquariums up to 20 gallons in size
- Manufacture: Python Products Inc.
- Item Weight: 15.2 ounces
- Product Dimensions: 17 x 7 x 2 inches
- Editor's Impressions Of The Python PCSMD
- Cleaning Ability [star rating='5']
- Cleaning Speed [star rating='4.5']
- Quality [star rating='5']
- Value For Money [star rating='3.8']
- Affordability [star rating='4.3']
Python PCSMD Final Thoughts
"Becareful not to do this!"Which was why I'm so glad I got this one. My tank was beyond maintenance work with alot of decay and algae. I hope that I do not need another but I would purchase again without hesitation. I learned that the best control was to shorten the device as much as possible. It's also pretty slow going, but this isn't necessarily a bad thing. If for some reason this one fails, I'll just buy it again. I have gone through two others and they lasted about a month.
Overall Score
4.3
(851 Points)
PRICE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
7. Jor Aquarium Water Change Gloves, 19.6 Inches Long, Keep Hands and Arms Dry, Seamless Stitching and ...
User Ratings: 81 19
JOR First Impressions
"I LOVE this thing."It has adjustable flow as well which helps between my gravel tank and sand tank. Maybe if another piece was included to attach to the right after the shutoff. The suction is great as long af you're letting gravity work. Product seems to be well made and should work a long time with reasonable care. I have large fish and large fish make large poop! I got a bunch of sludge out of the bottom of my aquarium. If you have a HUGE tank, though, it will tank you a while.
- Jor Aquarium Water Change Gloves, 19.6 Inches Long, Keep Hands and Arms Dry, Seamless Stitching and Elastic Cuff, Ensures Regular Fish Tank Maintenance, No-Skid Design, 1 Pair
- PERFECT MATCH FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED AQUARIUMS --- A unique blend of latex and PVC creates a durable waterproof exterior while a soft fine Cashmere lining provides a warm, comfortable interior. Please note that the purple part of the glove is not waterproof. The pair of gloves is perfectly fit for using in small aquariums ranging two to ten gallons.
- DIFFERENT ALTERNATE USES OTHER THAN AQUARIUM MAINTENANCE --- Beyond standard aquarium maintenance, the versatile pair of Jor Aquarium Gloves are useful for a variety of other household tasks such as hand washing your cars, scrubbing the bathroom and dish washing.
- ARM LENGTH WITH SEAMLESS STITCHING & ELASTIC CUFF --- Keep your hands, arms and sleeves dry with the extra long 19.6 inches (50 cm) Jor Aquarium Gloves with superior seamless stitching. A secure elastic cuff around the wrist of each glove ensures that the Jor Aquarium Gloves won’t slide down or fall off while you are wearing them, adding even more protection from water and marine life.
- RESTRAIN YOUR PETS FROM CONTAMINATION --- Every aquarium owner knows how sensitive fish and aquatic life is. A direct contact of your skin with them or the water that they live in, might contaminate and cause its inhabitants allergic reactions. To avoid this unfortunate situation, use Jor Aquarium Gloves whenever you perform aquarium tasks, be it shifting the fish or just playing with them with your hands in water.
- NO-SKID DESIGN FOR ADDED SAFETY --- The innovative no-skidding surface of the Jor Aquarium Gloves is very convenient when handling sensitive aquatic life such as coral, sea anemone and crustaceans.
- Manufacture: JOR
- Editor's Impressions Of The JOR
- Cleaning Ability [star rating='4.4']
- Cleaning Speed [star rating='3.6']
- Quality [star rating='4.9']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.4']
- Affordability [star rating='4.8']
JOR Final Thoughts
"Treat that water."I am very satisfied with how the aquarium cleaner operates and highly recommend it. I would recommend this due to the fantastic job it has provided for my needs. The last two pictures display the suction cup with its perforated screen inside it. I am so glad to have this for my fish care. This is how I got the NICREW power vac to work with sand and large poop. This was super easy to assemble and use right out of the box. It would get clogged with leaves and such but that's expected.
Overall Score
4.2
(7 Points)
PRICE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
8. Boxtech Fish Tank Water Change, Aquarium Vacuum Siphon Water Changer Pump Sand Cleaner for Aquarium ...
User Ratings: 65 6
boxtech First Impressions
"IT's SO easy to use."It got clogged a few times and i had to take it to the sink and run water through it. Next time, I'll lay towels down around the tank. I fell in love with African Dwarf Frogs when they were in a 10 gallon in my kitchen. The water gets filtered in the chamber and then RETURNED BACK TO THE TANK! Wasted an entire morning taking it apart, checking everything etc. It's easy to put together, easy to use, easy to clean. But this thing is amazing the suction is crazy!
- Boxtech Fish Tank Water Change, Aquarium Vacuum Siphon Water Changer Pump Sand Cleaner for Aquarium Water Filter
- Boxtech Aquarium Cleaner: Water changer, washing sand, cleaning, it’s a multifunctional cleaning tool. Compatible with additional nozzle can help clean gravels which will effectively separates excrement and food residue from your aquarium, keep the water crystal clean.
- Compact Structure: Compatible with 1pcs soft water pipe(72.4in) and 2pcs hard water pipes(11in*2). It is easy to install and operate. fitting different-sized fish tank.
- Anti-Back Flow Valve Design - Widened anti-reverse pipe makes drainage more effective. Kindly Note: Please put the QV letter end downward against the bucket when using because the pump is unidirectional.
- Safe and Easy Use: Made of quality flexible PVC plastic which could ensure a long time use. It won't collapse to block the water flow, also, it is not too stiff, easy to bend it into any position to fit for your use.
- Special Design: Extra long tubing & hard pipes allows you to reach any dirty spots immediately without getting your hands wet
- The water exchanger can be fixed on the glass of fish tank, great for daily maintenance and routine water changing.
- 2pcs hard water pipes(11in*2),
- High quality PVC tube with High strength, corrosion resistant feature, won't collapse to block the water flow, easy to bend it into any position to fit for your use
- Manufacture: boxtech
- Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 3 x 11.3 inches; 14.39 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The boxtech
- Cleaning Ability [star rating='5']
- Cleaning Speed [star rating='4.5']
- Quality [star rating='4.9']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.5']
- Affordability [star rating='4.5']
boxtech Final Thoughts
"It really helped a lot."What I love about this is the water return function. I learned that the hose attachment was great at removing water from the tank. This is how I got the NICREW power vac to work with sand and large poop. This was super easy to assemble and use right out of the box. But this thing is amazing the suction is crazy! It kept coming off and made a mess on the floor. Easy peasy and clean up is a breeze.
Overall Score
4.3
(653 Points)
PRICE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
9. Lee's GravelVac Manual Valve Kit
Lee's 11587 First Impressions
"I recommend highly."Suction is amazing and I don't have any issues. Its made the water changes on my 55 gallon and 20 tall so easy. In saying this it's nice to not lift those heavy buckets to the top anymore. The telescoping tube will extent to permit a larger tank to be effectively cleaned. Which was why I'm so glad I got this one. I would definitely recommend this product. The costomer service for this company is wonderful.
- Lee's GravelVac Manual Valve Kit
- The Manual Valve Kit makes it easy to turn the water on/off temporarily
- with just a twist of a knob
- saving trips to and from the faucet
- Made in the USA
- Aquarium maintenance made easy
- Manufacture: Lee's Pet Products
- Product Dimensions: 4.88 x 1.63 x 7.13 inches; 1.6 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The Lee's 11587
- Cleaning Ability [star rating='4.6']
- Cleaning Speed [star rating='4.8']
- Quality [star rating='4.3']
- Value For Money [star rating='5']
- Affordability [star rating='5']
Lee's 11587 Final Thoughts
"It's a great product."Makes cleaning my daughter's turtle tank much, much easier. I lose about 5 gallons a week due to evaporation. The only draw back, wish it came with a longer hose or attachment to make it longer. I learned that the hose attachment was great at removing water from the tank. I knew siphoning would be an issue,. I don't use the sponge and filter pad that came with the device. This was super easy to assemble and use right out of the box.
Overall Score
5.0
(5 Points)
PRICE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON
10. Aqueon 25 ft Fish Tank Gravel Cleaner & Water Changer Vacuum
User Ratings: 78 11
Aqueon First Impressions
"Great value!"Maybe I'm using it wrong, but I got water EVERYWHERE. Prolly also easier to use with larger hands. I have a glass bottom aquarium with no substrate. It got clogged a few times and i had to take it to the sink and run water through it. I had a couple of problems as it was the first time I have used anything like this. With this 12 Volt aquarium cleaner that apprehension is eliminated. I am very satisfied with how the aquarium cleaner operates and highly recommend it.
- Aqueon 25 ft Fish Tank Gravel Cleaner & Water Changer Vacuum
- The Aqueon Aquarium Water Changer with 25 ft Hose was developed to make routine water changes and vacuuming gravel easy and efficient for any level aquarist
- Complete water flow control prevents spillage, facilitates more complete, thorough cleaning and eliminates the need for lifting heavy buckets of water
- 11" gravel tube with built-in water flow control valve
- Water flow sink attachment with adjustable splash reducing guard
- Multi-connection faucet adaptor
- Manufacture: Aqueon
- Editor's Impressions Of The Aqueon
- Cleaning Ability [star rating='4.4']
- Cleaning Speed [star rating='3.4']
- Quality [star rating='5']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.1']
- Affordability [star rating='5']
Aqueon Final Thoughts
"I have double stands."I hope that I do not need another but I would purchase again without hesitation. I would get suction for a few seconds and then it would trickle to nothing. I was using a 110 Volt aquarium cleaner before I purchased this one. Like I said can splice more hose on to reach to the outside or wherever. They more than helped me resolve my situation. I knew siphoning would be an issue,. I have several divided tanks and I struggle to get the normal syphon in to clean.
Overall Score
4.2
(9 Points)
PRICE AVAILABLE ON AMAZON