Editor's Choice - Our Favorite AQUANEAT Aquarium Gravel Cleaners

1. AQUANEAT Aquarium Fish Tank Water Changer Hand Pump Syphon Easily Use Water Vacuum (Large)

User Ratings: 52 10

AQUANEAT GC-A542 First Impressions

"Doesn't work."

I lose about 5 gallons a week due to evaporation. The hardest thing to do is wrap up the cord to store it after use. I have been looking for this for years. I am very satisfied with how the aquarium cleaner operates and highly recommend it. What I love about this is the water return function. Gets under decorations between plants and in corners. Suction is amazing and I don't have any issues.

• AQUANEAT Aquarium Fish Tank Water Changer Hand Pump Syphon Easily Use Water Vacuum (Large)

• Editor's Impressions Of The AQUANEAT GC-A542
• Cleaning Ability [star rating='4.6']
• Cleaning Speed [star rating='2.9']
• Quality [star rating='3.6']
• Value For Money [star rating='3.6']
• Affordability [star rating='4.9']

Here Are Some Other Related Aquarium Gravel Cleaners

2. Jhua Gravel Vacuum for Aquarium Small Fish Tank Gravel Cleaner with 3 Nozzles, Aquarium Grave...

User Ratings: 38 30

Jhua First Impressions

"And it keeps flowing!"

It got clogged with a small plastic container that got caught in the disposal. Returned, but agreed to try another one. I would recommend this due to the fantastic job it has provided for my needs. Hard for small hands like mine to grasp and use easily. I did add a hose from an old gravel cleaner to reach my bucket. It's easy to put together, easy to use, easy to clean. This thing does both at the same time and quickly.

• Jhua Gravel Vacuum for Aquarium Small Fish Tank Gravel Cleaner with 3 Nozzles, Aquarium Gravel Cleaner Vacuum Fish Tank Cleaner with Flow Control Clip, Water Changer Aquarium Siphon Pump for Fish Tank
• 【3 Nozzles】- Fish tank cleaner is equipped with 3 kinds of nozzles for arbitrary switching: Inlet tubes straight pipe nozzle, filter nozzle, horn nozzle. Can easily meet your multiple needs for cleaning aquariums and won't wet your hands. Hose length(include airbag): 209cm/82.3inch. Hard inlet tubes length: 25cm/9.8inch.
• 【Multi-Purpose】- 3-in-1 multifunctional, water changing, sand washing & residue removing. Aquarium siphon gravel cleaner comes with an airbag, vacuum pumping, powerful suction, can easily remove sediment from the bottom of the tank, efficient water cleaning. The filter nozzle effectively prevents little fish or aquatic plant from being discharged.
• 【Easy to Use & Labor-Saving】- Aquarium gravel filter is simple to operate: First clamp the flow control clip, pressing the airbag repeatedly till the water flows out automatically, and then release the clip, greatly facilitates the cleaning process. Equipped with a powerful suction cup, fixed water pipe operation making it is easy to free your hands. When pumping water, the outlet level must be lower than the inlet level.
• 【Adjustable Water Flow】- High-quality PVC water outlet pipe, excellent oxidation-resistant and corrosion-resistant performance, fairly soft, flexible and durable. Fish tank vacuum gravel cleaner is equipped with a flow control clip, handy to control the water yield.
• 【Detachable】- Aquarium gravel cleaner can be split into different parts, easy to assemble and disassemble. Suitable for many types of small and medium fish tanks, aquariums and terrariums, etc.
• Manufacture: Jhua

• Editor's Impressions Of The Jhua
• Cleaning Ability [star rating='3.6']
• Cleaning Speed [star rating='3']
• Quality [star rating='2.4']
• Value For Money [star rating='4']
• Affordability [star rating='3.6']

3. Water Tech Fish Tank Cleaner, Cordless Battery Powered Aquarium Cleaner Vacuum Gravel Cleaner & Siph...

User Ratings: 44 18

Water Tech AquariumVac First Impressions

"Just saying."

I am very satisfied with how the aquarium cleaner operates and highly recommend it. Needless to say there was a lot of muc on the bottom. Suction is amazing and I don't have any issues. I lose about 5 gallons a week due to evaporation. It's well worth reaching out to Nicrew to exchange or find a resolution. I would recommend this due to the fantastic job it has provided for my needs. I love the extendable attachments for my larger tanks.

• Water Tech Fish Tank Cleaner, Cordless Battery Powered Aquarium Cleaner Vacuum Gravel Cleaner & Siphon Vac. Adjustable Water Flow, Ideal for Quick Gravel Cleaning and Water Changing
• CORDLESS: Ideal for quick and easy cleaning of Fish Tank gravel. Vacuums food, fish waste and toxins that build up in the tank. Powered by 3 C-cell batteries. (batteries not included)
• 2-STAGE MICRO-FILTER: Unique 2-stage micro-filter can remove the finest debris from gravel substrate without disturbing aquarium water. Includes connection to be used as Siphon.
• FISH-SAFE QUIET DRIVE MOTOR: Low-speed motor performs efficiently without stress to the fish. Includes control to adjust vacuum power.
• MAINTAINS WATER LEVEL: Incorporating in-tank Filtration & Exhaust, the Aquarium Vac cleans the tank without emptying and changing the chemistry or balance of the water.
• WHATS INCLUDED: (1) Aquarium Vac. Siphon tube, 2-Stage Filter, (2) Vac Head extensions
• Manufacture: Water Tech

• Editor's Impressions Of The Water Tech AquariumVac
• Cleaning Ability [star rating='3.1']
• Cleaning Speed [star rating='2.9']
• Quality [star rating='2.8']
• Value For Money [star rating='3.3']
• Affordability [star rating='3.1']

4. Hygger 12V DC Powered Electric Aquarium Gravel Vacuum Cleaner Kit Sand Washer Gravel Cleaning Tools ...

User Ratings: 35 38

hygger First Impressions

"From aquarium to sink."

Anyone giving this product a bad review is not using it properly. The assembly instructions for this unit are unquestionably clear and precise. Its made the water changes on my 55 gallon and 20 tall so easy. If, like me, you can't get suction going on a low-tech vacuum, get this thing! In saying this it's nice to not lift those heavy buckets to the top anymore. I have been looking for this for years. I liked the idea of this product when I saw it, and decided to take a chance.

• Hygger 12V DC Powered Electric Aquarium Gravel Vacuum Cleaner Kit Sand Washer Gravel Cleaning Tools Water Change for Fish Tank
• Quick water change and easy gravel cleaning with Hygger Electric Gravel Cleaner Kit. DC powered adapter with UL certificated, safe to use, energy saving, makes sand cleaning and water change a breeze (NOT FOR FINE SAND)
• Aquarium Gravel Cleaner kit includes a non-slip handle, 4 sections of extension tubes, 1 water pump, 1 sand vaccum, 1 debris vacuum, 1 brush head, 1 sand washing head, 1 filter housing and 6.5 ft water pipe
• Sand vacuum for cleaning coarse gravel(stone size over 5 mm), brush head for cleaning gravel-free aquarium's bottom, sand washing head attachment for cleaning pebbles, debris vacuum for vacuuming out fish waste, intake strainer for water changing and filter housing for trapping large particles
• Build in 4 sections tubes, it can be extends from 11.4 inch to 32.7 inch which is long enough to clean up to 3.2 ft depth tank. Threads together with extension tightly no flexing, white seal ring prevents from leaking
• Water pump provides strong water flow up to 396 GPH (6.6 Gallon per Minute), easy to assemble and detach, drains and fills aquarium rapidly and effectively
• DC powered adapter with UL certificated, safe to use, energy saving, makes sand cleaning and water change a breeze.
• This electric cleaner saves you plenty of time and energy on gravel cleaning and water change.
• Powerful 20 W water pump water flow up to 396 GPH.
• Manufacture: hygger

• Editor's Impressions Of The hygger
• Cleaning Ability [star rating='3.8']
• Cleaning Speed [star rating='2']
• Quality [star rating='2.7']
• Value For Money [star rating='2.7']
• Affordability [star rating='3.1']

5. Laifoo 50ft Aquarium Water Changer Gravel & Sand Cleaner Fish Tank Siphon Cleaning Tools

User Ratings: 69 5

Laifoo First Impressions

"Debris gets sucked up."

Suction is amazing and I don't have any issues. Using a bucket to remove old water and then fill up bucket with new water. I have several divided tanks and I struggle to get the normal syphon in to clean. I hope that I do not need another but I would purchase again without hesitation. Product arrived really quick and is packaged nicely. So after I received my replacement tool, i did a water change with it. If you have a HUGE tank, though, it will tank you a while.

• Laifoo 50ft Aquarium Water Changer Gravel & Sand Cleaner Fish Tank Siphon Cleaning Tools
• ✮2-IN-1 FUNCTION: Convenient to siphon fish faeces, impurities, turbid water out of fish tank & refill clean water by switching connector.
• ✮50 Feet HOSE: Made from elastic clear plastic. Harmless to fishes & No peculiar smell. Makes it more durable and anti-kinking.
• ✮GRAVEL TUBE: Sinkable, with a filter screen inside. And appropriate suction force will not disturb fish or decor when it's working.
• ✮SIPHON BALL: All you need to do is to pinch it several times, water will flow out automatically. Without striking a blowing.
• ✮WARRANTY: 3 months after the date of purchase, we take care of all quality-related issues with a FREE replacement or refund. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact our professional after-sale service.
• Manufacture: Laifoo

• Editor's Impressions Of The Laifoo
• Cleaning Ability [star rating='5']
• Cleaning Speed [star rating='4.3']
• Quality [star rating='5']
• Value For Money [star rating='4.2']
• Affordability [star rating='3.6']

6. SunGrow Aquarium Cleaning Pump Kit, BPA Free, Easy-to-Use, No Spill, Tank Cleaner, Pet-Friendly, Lon...

User Ratings: 45 18

SunGrow First Impressions

"This is a great product."

Anyone giving this product a bad review is not using it properly. I have gone through two others and they lasted about a month. The suction is great and the valve at the end is perfect. The suction is great as long af you're letting gravity work. I should have believed the other reviews. Maybe if another piece was included to attach to the right after the shutoff. My tank was beyond maintenance work with alot of decay and algae.

• SunGrow Aquarium Cleaning Pump Kit, BPA Free, Easy-to-Use, No Spill, Tank Cleaner, Pet-Friendly, Long Nozzle Feature, Perfect for Cleaning and Changing Water in Tank
• EASY AND EFFICIENT CLEANING EXPERIENCE — No more scooping up dirty water with a pail; that can be messy. SunGrow Aquarium Cleaning Pump is a system that helps you clear out your tank efficiently and quickly by having the features you definitely need! Each part is meticulously designed to give you the best aquarium cleaning experience you can possibly have.
• ALL-IN-ONE KIT — Every SunGrow Aquarium Cleaning Pump kit comes with a long nozzle, strong Rhinox tubing, operation/pump bulb and discharge hose. All parts can be adjusted and modified according to what you need.
• SAFE FOR ALL — SunGrow Aquarium Cleaning Pump is made with lightweight, high-quality, BPA-free plastic that’s safe for you and your pets. Aquarium fishes won’t be hurt or disturbed while it is being used.
• EASY TO USE — The long nozzle feature of SunGrow Aquarium Cleaning Pump is perfect for when you wish to clean the tank by removing the sand and gravel. Just place the nozzle and hose in your tank then use a suction cup to attach it to the tank. This will make work easier for you because you don’t need to hold it while draining out water! Press on the pump bulb 5 to 7 times and the water will start to flow out of the discharge nozzle. See the description below for more details.
• HASSLE-FREE STORAGE - After using the Aquarium Cleaning Pump, it won’t give you a hard time thinking where you should put it, because it can be placed practically anywhere! With its strategic design, you can keep it in any place you want where you can easily access it the next time you need it.
• Manufacture: Luffy Pets Collection

• Editor's Impressions Of The SunGrow
• Cleaning Ability [star rating='2.9']
• Cleaning Speed [star rating='3.8']
• Quality [star rating='3.9']
• Value For Money [star rating='2.9']
• Affordability [star rating='3.4']

7. Unigift Aquarium Water Changer with Airbag and Water Flow Controller - 8.2ft

User Ratings: 63 8

Unigift First Impressions

"It has two connectors."

I just left the spongy looking one. The assembly instructions for this unit are unquestionably clear and precise. At first I was furious with this thing. It just takes a little bit of trial and error on your part. I also used this LinkinsLegacy cleaner in my kitchen sink. 20 gallon long also means more ADFs! Compared to how I was cleaning before, this made cleaning my tanks a breeze.

• Unigift Aquarium Water Changer with Airbag and Water Flow Controller - 8.2ft
• EASY TO USE- Simply insert the filter of the Aquarium Cleaner Vacuum into fish tank and gently squeeze the pump. Spot clean by inserting the filter into the gravel and squeezing the pump to create a siphon then slightly lifting up so you don’t remove fish tank gravel.
• NO MESS SHUT OFF VALVE- Our fish tank vacuum cleaner has a shut off valve that will ensure water does not spill on the ground when you’re done cleaning. The aquarium siphon pump can used around carpet with no worries of spilling water.
• RIGID PIPE SECTION- The aquarium vacuum cleaner hose is designed with an 8.2Ft rigid filter and pipe section to make cleaning the aquarium quick and easy. The total length with flexible hose is 8 feet (96 inches).The fish tank vacuum parts are made so you can attach even longer sections of hose if needed.
• FILTER –Place the filter of the fish tank gravel cleaner on to gravel to clean gravel bed while making a regular water change. Water will flow quickly thru and the filter will separate gravel from debris. With this filter attached you will not be able to pump out larger gravel, plants or fish.
• Safety: protect your fishes from scare while replacing the water.
• Manufacture: UniGift

• Editor's Impressions Of The Unigift
• Cleaning Ability [star rating='5']
• Cleaning Speed [star rating='3.3']
• Quality [star rating='3.1']
• Value For Money [star rating='3.6']
• Affordability [star rating='5']

8. Lee's The Ultimate Gravel Vac 50' Kit

User Ratings: 49 8

Lee's 11571 First Impressions

"So I gave it a shot."

The trigger can be pulled on and off and it shakes the gravel for you. I was worried I would have to keep unplugging and plugging in through out cleaning. My tank was beyond maintenance work with alot of decay and algae. I was worried I would have to keep unplugging and plugging in through out cleaning. As you can see from the photo, it works great! Best gadget i bought for cleaning tanks! Maybe if another piece was included to attach to the right after the shutoff.

• Lee's The Ultimate Gravel Vac 50' Kit
• Ultimate Gravel Vac attaches directly to most faucets and allows water to drain directly into sink
• Includes Fish-Saver cleaning assembly
• No more need for heavy ,messy, un-wieldy buckets
• Water changes refresh your aquarium with precious nutrients and remove excess debris.
• Manufacture: Lee's Pet Products
• Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 12.25 x 19.5 inches; 6.09 Pounds

• Editor's Impressions Of The Lee's 11571
• Cleaning Ability [star rating='4.3']
• Cleaning Speed [star rating='3.5']
• Quality [star rating='3.1']
• Value For Money [star rating='4.5']
• Affordability [star rating='3']

9. SLSON Coral Feeder Waste Cleaner for Fish Tank Multifunction Dropper Pipette Water Transfer Waste Re...

User Ratings: 62 4

SLSON First Impressions

"Love everything about it!"

I just left the spongy looking one. I was using a 110 Volt aquarium cleaner before I purchased this one. I'm thinking of other ways this could be used! 20 gallon long also means more ADFs! I have a 29g aquarium and it does suction quickly as others have said. Within a half an hour my tank almost looked brand new. It got clogged with a small plastic container that got caught in the disposal.

• SLSON Coral Feeder Waste Cleaner for Fish Tank Multifunction Dropper Pipette Water Transfer Waste Remover for Aquarium Accessies Long Acrylic Marine Fish Feeding Tool, 20.4 inches
• LONG SYRINGE CORAL FEEDER: 20.47'' in total length,this acrylic coral feeding stick make it easy to target feed liquid phytoplankton to corals or other invertebrates and aquatic animals. Convenient to control and allows you to directly feed your sea squirt, filter feeders and timid fish with ease and comfort
• ASSEMBLABLE MUlTI-FUNCTIONAL AQUARIUM FEEDING TUBE: assembling together to be a long handle tube for large fish tank,or use short part for small aquarium/ fish bowls,feed coral or fish directly ,also perfect for liquid fertilizer add in fresh water plant tank,eradicate detris and excess debris from those hard to reach areas of the fish tank
• LONG HANDLE WATER CLEAN TOOLS: quick to clean your aquarium and change water without wet your hand,reach hidden crevices and underneath the gravel at the bottom of your fish tank to remove waste, residual food, and excess debris,make you daily maintenance easier
• HIGH QUALITY MATERIAL: made of quality arylic and rubber material, safe for fish and corals, easy to clean,This long-lasting plastic will never easy to be broken as glass. Easy to clean and to disassemble.
• ACCURATE MEASUREMENT FEEDER: covered with 10mL, 15mL, 20mL ,30mL and 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1 FL Oz measurement on the transparent body,provide a accurate feeding capacity and prevent overfeeding
• Manufacture: SLSON

• Editor's Impressions Of The SLSON
• Cleaning Ability [star rating='3.7']
• Cleaning Speed [star rating='3.8']
• Quality [star rating='3.5']
• Value For Money [star rating='4.6']
• Affordability [star rating='3.7']

10. HEEPDD Pipette Dropper, Fish Tank Water Changer with Prolonged Pipe Aquarium Pipette Feeder Water Cl...

User Ratings: 78

HEEPDD First Impressions

"It is junk."

I learned that the best control was to shorten the device as much as possible. Hopefully my replacement works and I can change my review. But this thing is amazing the suction is crazy! It would get clogged with leaves and such but that's expected. It's easy to put together, easy to use, easy to clean. Hopefully my replacement works and I can change my review. Next time, I'll lay towels down around the tank.

• HEEPDD Pipette Dropper, Fish Tank Water Changer with Prolonged Pipe Aquarium Pipette Feeder Water Cleaner Transfer Tool with Extension Tube Aquarium Gravel Sand Cleaner
• Qualitative Materials---This aquarium dropper is made of high quality plastic material, which is non-toxic, eco-friendly and durable, will not harm your fish.
• Multi Purpose---This aquarium dropper not only can remove the dirt and residual feed at the fish tank bottom, but also can be used as a water changer for mini fish tank and aquarium.
• Two-stage Design---This aquarium dropper adopts two-stage design, in addition to the dropper, we provide an extension pipe, you can decide whether to add it or not based on the depth of the water.
• With 4 Scales on the Pipe---This aquarium dropper with 4 scales on the pipe (10ml/15ml/20ml/30ml), that is easy for you to read standard measurement markings conveniently.
• Easy to Use---The amount of water absorbed by dropper can be adjusted by controlling the strength of grasping the dropper end. Please clean the product before use.
• Manufacture: HEEPDD
• Product Dimensions: 3.94 x 3.94 x 3.94 inches; 2.72 Ounces

• Editor's Impressions Of The HEEPDD
• Cleaning Ability [star rating='4.1']
• Cleaning Speed [star rating='3.7']
• Quality [star rating='3.4']
• Value For Money [star rating='4.1']
• Affordability [star rating='4.3']