Editor's Choice - Our Favorite WEAVERBIRD Aquarium Gravel Cleaners

1. WEAVERBIRD Manual Fish Tank Water Changer Aquarium Dropper, 30ml Aquarium Clean Pipette Dropper, Fis...

User Ratings: 52 23

WEAVERBIRD First Impressions

"Fantastic."

The vacuum power is amazingly strong, yet adjustable. I've done the siphon vacuum attempts with 3 different products. I've gone though dozens of aquarium cleaning gadgets and products over the years. The bucket clamp also doesn't work very well. I found that it's difficult to use. The last two pictures display the suction cup with its perforated screen inside it. It siphons the water out of the aquarium very quickly.

  • WEAVERBIRD Manual Fish Tank Water Changer Aquarium Dropper, 30ml Aquarium Clean Pipette Dropper, Fish Tank Cleaning Waste Remover, Aquarium Gravel Cleaning Straw
  • Qualified material: Manual fish tank water changer aquarium dropper is made of premium non-toxic plastic material for durable and practical use. It will not harm your fish. You can use it rest assure.
  • Widely use: This aquarium clean pipette dropper is also suitable for brine shrimps and red worms feeding after food unfreezing and living feed or small particles of liquid feed is also suitable.
  • Keep fish tank clean: The aquarium gravel cleaning straw can remove the dirt and residual feed at the bottom of fish tank. It is perfect for stirring up waste and sucking it up without stressing the fish out too much. Help to keep your fish tank clean.
  • 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 item before use.
  • Scales design: With 4 scales on the pipe (10ml/ 15ml/ 20ml/30ml), and clear printed scales on the pipe. This aquarium water transfer tool is printed with clear and precise scale, easy for you to measure the liquid.
  • Manufacture: WEAVERBIRD
  • Editor's Impressions Of The WEAVERBIRD
  • Cleaning Ability [star rating='3.6']
  • Cleaning Speed [star rating='4']
  • Quality [star rating='4.8']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3.8']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.7']

WEAVERBIRD Final Thoughts

"Still working great."

It would get clogged with leaves and such but that's expected. I have several divided tanks and I struggle to get the normal syphon in to clean. That said, the results were excellent. The last two pictures display the suction cup with its perforated screen inside it. I learned that the best control was to shorten the device as much as possible. I would get suction for a few seconds and then it would trickle to nothing. We have a snapping turtle and I was having to clean his tank 2-3 times a month.

Overall Score
3.8

[star rating="3.8"]
(5 Points)

2. Battery-Powered Gravel Cleaner Aquarium Fish Tank Siphon Vacuum Water Change (Only Ship to USA)

User Ratings: 36 25

filter First Impressions

"Then you vacuum."

I liked the idea of this product when I saw it, and decided to take a chance. Definitely not for the common colored gravel found at pet stores. In saying this it's nice to not lift those heavy buckets to the top anymore. Do what I did, and do, and so many others have stated in their reviews. I have never cleaned the rocks or changed the water in my aquarium so effortlessly. Like I said can splice more hose on to reach to the outside or wherever. I only needed 2 pumps to get the flow going.

  • Battery-Powered Gravel Cleaner Aquarium Fish Tank Siphon Vacuum Water Change (Only Ship to USA)
  • Battery-Powered Gravel Cleaner Aquarium Fish Tank Siphon Vacuum Water Change#005/4
  • Manufacture: Filter
  • Editor's Impressions Of The filter
  • Cleaning Ability [star rating='4']
  • Cleaning Speed [star rating='3.8']
  • Quality [star rating='2.4']
  • Value For Money [star rating='2.7']
  • Affordability [star rating='2.7']

filter Final Thoughts

"Hope this helps."

I liked the idea of this product when I saw it, and decided to take a chance. Within a half an hour my tank almost looked brand new. I'm thinking of other ways this could be used! I've done the siphon vacuum attempts with 3 different products. I have gone through two others and they lasted about a month. Like I said can splice more hose on to reach to the outside or wherever. If for some reason this one fails, I'll just buy it again.

Overall Score
3.4

[star rating="3.4"]
(20 Points)

3. Shoresu Aquarium Clean Tool Water Changer Gravel Cleaner Fish Tank Siphon Pump Portable Blue

Shoresu First Impressions

"4- Finally a solution!"

I just pump the water directly into my sump. Prolly also easier to use with larger hands. I lose about 5 gallons a week due to evaporation. If you have a HUGE tank, though, it will tank you a while. 20 gallon long also means more ADFs! If it isnt working for you, try without the micro pad in and do a great clean. It got clogged with a small plastic container that got caught in the disposal.

  • Shoresu Aquarium Clean Tool Water Changer Gravel Cleaner Fish Tank Siphon Pump Portable Blue
  • ♥ Easy to use water change, sucking fish feces and measuring, the maximum water absorption is 30ml.
  • ♥ Clean your gravel, siphon the dirt out while you are doing water change.
  • ♥ Material: Plastic
  • ♥ Quantity: 1 x Aquarium Cleaner Pump
  • ♥ Customer Satisfaction is Our Great Passion: Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed! please be free to contact us if you are not satisfied for any reason
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Shoresu
  • Cleaning Ability [star rating='5']
  • Cleaning Speed [star rating='5']
  • Quality [star rating='5']
  • Value For Money [star rating='5']
  • Affordability [star rating='5']

Shoresu Final Thoughts

"It is fine for my needs."

I found that it's difficult to use. I would get suction for a few seconds and then it would trickle to nothing. I also found that the angled attachment clogged way easy. I don't use the sponge and filter pad that came with the device. Its made the water changes on my 55 gallon and 20 tall so easy. So I use the NICREW power vac in between water changes and it works great! I just pump the water directly into my sump.

Overall Score
5.0

[star rating="5"]
(3 Points)

4. POPETPOP 1.5M Aquarium Water Filter Cleaner, Aquarium Gravel Cleaner, Fish Tank Vacuum Siphon Pump H...

POPETPOP First Impressions

"Becareful not to do this!"

Cleaning a tank is the worst part of the fish owning process. I do not write a ton of reviews but I HAVE to review this amazing time saver! It will suck up a little bit of sand, which is expected and acceptable. Ignore the orang plastic clip that attaches to a bucket. Ignore the orang plastic clip that attaches to a bucket. I LOVE IT SO MUCH I'm getting another for the fish tank at my Mom's house. Ignore the orang plastic clip that attaches to a bucket.

  • POPETPOP 1.5M Aquarium Water Filter Cleaner, Aquarium Gravel Cleaner, Fish Tank Vacuum Siphon Pump Hose for Water Changing and Sand Cleaning - White
  • Easy-to-use cleaner pump for aquarium.
  • Easy to install and use.
  • With this tool, you can remove the dirt from the bottom of your aquarium.
  • Supplied with long suction pipe, it is suitable for both large and small aquariums.
  • Does not hurt any aquarium fish when using. Especially for small fish tank.
  • Manufacture: POPETPOP
  • Product Dimensions: 70.87 x 0.79 x 0.79 inches; 2.12 Ounces
  • Editor's Impressions Of The POPETPOP
  • Cleaning Ability [star rating='4.4']
  • Cleaning Speed [star rating='4']
  • Quality [star rating='5']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.7']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.5']

POPETPOP Final Thoughts

"Well worth it."

I should have believed the other reviews. Product arrived really quick and is packaged nicely. I got a bunch of sludge out of the bottom of my aquarium. Once you get the tank water flowing out of the tubing. Once you get the tank water flowing out of the tubing. Using a bucket to remove old water and then fill up bucket with new water. The water gets filtered in the chamber and then RETURNED BACK TO THE TANK!

Overall Score
4.0

[star rating="4"]
(1 Points)

5. Fish Tank Pipette Dropper Aquarium Gravel Cleaner Waste Remover Changer Aquarium Dropper Pipette Fee...

User Ratings: 41 16

Pssopp First Impressions

"But it's so cumbersome."

Cleaning a tank is the worst part of the fish owning process. Returned, but agreed to try another one. The assembly instructions for this unit are unquestionably clear and precise. Easy peasy and clean up is a breeze. I learned that the best control was to shorten the device as much as possible. Wasted an entire morning taking it apart, checking everything etc. If, like me, you can't get suction going on a low-tech vacuum, get this thing!

  • Fish Tank Pipette Dropper Aquarium Gravel Cleaner Waste Remover Changer Aquarium Dropper Pipette Feeder Water Transfer Tool with Extension Tube
  • 【Keep Your Fish Tank Clean】The Fish Tank Dropper can remove the dirt and residual feed at the fish tank bottom. It is perfect for stirring up waste in the bottom of the tank and sucking it up without stressing the fish out too much. Help to keep your fish tank clean.
  • 【4 Scales on the Pipe】With 4 scales on the pipe (10ml/ 15ml/ 20ml/ 30ml). This Aquarium Water Transfer tool is printed with clear and precise scale, easy for you to measure the liquid.
  • 【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.
  • 【Widely Used】This Pipette Graduated Dropper is also suitable for brine shrimps and red worms feeding after food unfreezing, and living feed or small particles of liquid feed is also suitable.
  • 【High Quality】Our fish tank water changer is made of non-toxic plastic material, will not harm your fish.
  • Manufacture: Pssopp
  • Product Dimensions: 3.94 x 3.94 x 3.94 inches; 2.82 Ounces
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Pssopp
  • Cleaning Ability [star rating='3.7']
  • Cleaning Speed [star rating='3.5']
  • Quality [star rating='4.3']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3.9']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.1']

Pssopp Final Thoughts

"Cleaning is so EASY!"

I was worried I would have to keep unplugging and plugging in through out cleaning. So, I bought a 20 gallon long and transferred them from the 10 gallon. Within a half an hour my tank almost looked brand new. Makes cleaning my daughter's turtle tank much, much easier. Python is good too but this is fast, easy and light. Within a half an hour my tank almost looked brand new. Wasted an entire morning taking it apart, checking everything etc.

Overall Score
3.7

[star rating="3.7"]
(8 Points)

6. Lee's 12-Inch Slim Jr. Ultra Gravel Vacuum Cleaner, Self-Start with Hose Clip

User Ratings: 56 10

Lee's 11549 First Impressions

"THEN I FOUND THIS!"

The hardest thing to do is wrap up the cord to store it after use. Ohh I also use it to add water to my system. Gets under decorations between plants and in corners. I have large fish and large fish make large poop! So I use the NICREW power vac in between water changes and it works great! Connections leak over time so I have to put some silicon joint while I join them. Product arrived really quick and is packaged nicely.

  • Lee's 12-Inch Slim Jr. Ultra Gravel Vacuum Cleaner, Self-Start with Hose Clip
  • Ultra Hose Clip included.
  • Designed to separate debris from gravel and remove it from the aquarium while performing routine water changes.
  • Produced specifically for designer aquariums, other small aquariums & fish bowls.
  • Cylinder : 1 1/4" diameter X 12" Long
  • Manufacture: Lee's Pet Products
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.5 x 15.25 inches; 0.16 Ounces
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Lee's 11549
  • Cleaning Ability [star rating='4.9']
  • Cleaning Speed [star rating='4.5']
  • Quality [star rating='4.1']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3.2']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.6']

Lee's 11549 Final Thoughts

"I recommend the vacuum."

We have a snapping turtle and I was having to clean his tank 2-3 times a month. Gravel cleaning has become so easy and mess free. Maybe if another piece was included to attach to the right after the shutoff. It doesn't do as good a job cleaning the gravel like a gravity suction siphon. A little tricky with the hand pump. This electric gravel vac was the best solution for my set up. 20 gallon long also means more ADFs!

Overall Score
4.1

[star rating="4.1"]
(68 Points)

7. U-BCOO Aquarium Gravel Cleaner Fish Tank Manual Siphon Water Changer Fish Tank Filter Perfect For Cl...

User Ratings: 59 9

U-BCOO First Impressions

"It was easy to assemble."

Do what I did, and do, and so many others have stated in their reviews. Anyone giving this product a bad review is not using it properly. It siphons the water out of the aquarium very quickly. I wish i had bought this the first time. The filter loads up really fast, so it's not much good for recycling water cleaning. Suction is amazing and I don't have any issues. I've done the siphon vacuum attempts with 3 different products.

  • U-BCOO Aquarium Gravel Cleaner Fish Tank Manual Siphon Water Changer Fish Tank Filter Perfect For Cleaning And Changing Water In Tank
  • 1.GOOD AQUARIUM KEEPING AT YOUR DOORSTEP — No more scooping up dirty water with a pail; that can be messy. U-BCOO Aquarium Cleaning Pump kit is a system with a hand controller that helps you clear out your tank efficiently and quickly by having the features you definitely need! This is suitable for maintaining both freshwater and saltwater tanks. Each part is meticulously designed to give you the best aquarium cleaning experience you can possibly have.
  • 2.SAFE MATERIAL FOR YOUR FISH AND ENVIRONMENT - In life, humans need a safe and healthy environment, and so are fish. Every component of the U-BCOO Aquarium Gravel Cleaner Kit is made with high-quality, Environmentally friendly, durable,sturdy, BPA-free plastic. Select U-BCOO Environmentally friendly Aquarium Gravel Cleaner Kit, not only take care of your fish is also concerned about the nature.
  • 3.Nozzles - The Nozzle is for cleaning fish leftover food, droppings And fine gravel / Takes the Waste out while Replacing the Water; Will not Hurt any Aquarium Life when in use.
  • 4.SIMPLE AND EASY TO USE - Just Put the nozzle and hose in your aquarium tank, Press on, or squeeze the pump bulb 5 to 7 times and the water will start to flow out of the nozzle.VERY EASY, JUST NEED ONE PERSON! Select U-BCOO Aquarium Cleaning Pump, Make Life Easy.
  • 5.User-friendly: We also have two suction cups for this water changer, firmly fixing the suction tube in the appropriate position, so that you can operate the pump with one hand, let you free your hands, and will be You provide a lot of help. After you use it, you can fix the water changer outside the fish tank to dry. Each part has been carefully designed to provide you with the best aquarium cleaning experience.
  • Manufacture: U-BCOO
  • Editor's Impressions Of The U-BCOO
  • Cleaning Ability [star rating='4.7']
  • Cleaning Speed [star rating='4.6']
  • Quality [star rating='4']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.5']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.6']

U-BCOO Final Thoughts

"Happy customer."

Gravel cleaning has become so easy and mess free. I also found that the angled attachment clogged way easy. I only needed 2 pumps to get the flow going. The only draw back, wish it came with a longer hose or attachment to make it longer. I highly recommend this product for all aquarium keepers. Makes cleaning my daughter's turtle tank much, much easier. I got a bunch of sludge out of the bottom of my aquarium.

Overall Score
4.1

[star rating="4.1"]
(645 Points)

8. 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

[star rating="4.2"]
(189 Points)

9. ZZH 50CM Aquarium Tongs Aquarium Tweezers Extra Long Clamp Clip Cleaning Tool Cleaning Tool

User Ratings: 48 29

ZZH 147143-ZZH213248 First Impressions

"This works amazingly!"

I also found that the angled attachment clogged way easy. You won't go wrong with this product. I did add a hose from an old gravel cleaner to reach my bucket. Product seems to be well made and should work a long time with reasonable care. With this 12 Volt aquarium cleaner that apprehension is eliminated. As you can see from the photo, it works great! I learned that the hose attachment was great at removing water from the tank.

  • ZZH 50CM Aquarium Tongs Aquarium Tweezers Extra Long Clamp Clip Cleaning Tool Cleaning Tool
  • .ZZH-Material: Plastic
  • .ZZH-Ideal for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums
  • .ZZH-Size: length 50cm
  • .ZZH-Tongs attachment can be used to plant aquarium plants or to pick up objects
  • .ZZH-ZZH 50CM Aquarium Tongs Aquarium Tweezers Extra Long Clamp Clip Cleaning Tool Cleaning Tool
  • Manufacture: ZZH
  • Editor's Impressions Of The ZZH 147143-ZZH213248
  • Cleaning Ability [star rating='2.9']
  • Cleaning Speed [star rating='2.6']
  • Quality [star rating='3.3']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3.9']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.4']

ZZH 147143-ZZH213248 Final Thoughts

"Becareful not to do this!"

Cleaning a tank is the worst part of the fish owning process. It would get clogged with leaves and such but that's expected. I love this setup and how easy it was to use. Putting the thing together is really intuitive and easy. I wish i had bought this the first time. If for some reason this one fails, I'll just buy it again. I do not write a ton of reviews but I HAVE to review this amazing time saver!

Overall Score
3.3

[star rating="3.3"]
(13 Points)

10. GOTOTOP Fish Tank Vacuum Cleaner Syphon Operated Gravel Water Filter Cleaner Sand Washer-Electric Aq...

User Ratings: 33

GOTOTOP First Impressions

"This works really well."

Like I said can splice more hose on to reach to the outside or wherever. I only needed 2 pumps to get the flow going. What I love about this is the water return function. I found that it's difficult to use. Like I said can splice more hose on to reach to the outside or wherever. Definitely not for the common colored gravel found at pet stores. It doesn't do as good a job cleaning the gravel like a gravity suction siphon.

  • GOTOTOP Fish Tank Vacuum Cleaner Syphon Operated Gravel Water Filter Cleaner Sand Washer-Electric Aquarium Cleaner Without Batteries for Aquarium Fish Tank
  • Safe and Durable: This Aquarium Gravel Cleaner is made of high quality ABS plastic and electric components, which guarantees its safety and long-term use. The soft tube included is harmless to fishes, eco-friendly and no peculiar smell.You can adjust the flexible hose to appropriate length according to depth of your aquarium to suit for both shallow and deep aquarium, maximum water level can reach 29.53 Inch.
  • Keep Clean: Clean gravel, siphon the fish excrement and other debris by the filter mesh bag, then the clean water will permeate from the bag and flow into tank, also can drain out water through outlet pipe, which ensure the cleanness and won't soil your hands.
  • Easy to Operate: Just press the power button to start, place the cleans as the position you desire to clean fish excrete and other dirt in the aquarium. Supported two suction pipe sizes, suitable for both small and large aquariums.
  • Multiple Function: This Filter Cleaner can be used for water change, empty your aquarium when you connect a hose t outlet, energy saving and preventing jamming, and also can suck up any debris in your aquarium tank like fish feed,fish poops,or dead water plant leaves,feeding medicine food and so on.
  • Customer Service:Your satisfaction is our utmost concern,please check the applicable model you need before purchasing our products. If you have any questions about the product size, please feel free to email us. Our customer service will try our best to give you a satisfactory answer within 24 hours.
  • Manufacture: Cusco
  • Editor's Impressions Of The GOTOTOP
  • Cleaning Ability [star rating='4.6']
  • Cleaning Speed [star rating='4.4']
  • Quality [star rating='3.8']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.6']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.2']

GOTOTOP Final Thoughts

"Treat that water."

Within a half an hour my tank almost looked brand new. My previous gravel vacuum from Petco was horrible. Makes cleaning my daughter's turtle tank much, much easier. It filters out the solids and returns the water to the tank. If, like me, you can't get suction going on a low-tech vacuum, get this thing! It will suck up a little bit of sand, which is expected and acceptable. The last two pictures display the suction cup with its perforated screen inside it.

Overall Score
3.7

[star rating="3.7"]
(3 Points)

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