Editor's Choice - Our Favorite Seachem Aquarium Water Changers

1. Stability, 2 L / 67.6 fl. oz.

User Ratings: 89 1

Seachem 001064 First Impressions

"Multiple uses."

The suction tube is plenty long to reach all over in the'hard to reach' spots. I have a 55 gallon turtle aquarium and this works awesome for it. We have a snapping turtle and I was having to clean his tank 2-3 times a month. Almost a must have for anyone with an aquarium. I also found that the angled attachment clogged way easy. Very impressed with their responsiveness as they stand behind their product. Gets under decorations between plants and in corners.

  • Stability, 2 L / 67.6 fl. oz.
  • Rapidly And Safely Establishes The Aquarium Bio filter In Freshwater And Marine Systems
  • Prevents New Tank Syndrome, The Number One Cause Of Fish Death
  • Contains a synergistic blend of aerobic anaerobic and facultative bacteria which facilitate the breakdown of waste organics
  • The Bacteria Employed By Stability Are Consulter Fixing And Will Not Produce Toxic Hydrogen Sulfide
  • Completely Harmless To All Aquatic Organisms As Well As Aquatic Plants Thus There Is No Danger Of Overuse
  • Manufacture: Seachem Laboratories, Inc.
  • Product Dimensions: 3.25 x 5.75 x 9.5 inches; 2.6 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Seachem 001064
  • Cleaning Ability [star rating='4.6']
  • Quality [star rating='4.9']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3.9']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.6']

Seachem 001064 Final Thoughts

"I just can't use it."

Gets the turtle poos and I dont have to empty my tank every 2 weeks! It got clogged a few times and i had to take it to the sink and run water through it. It was easy to use and really did the job! I gotta say tho that it's really powerful. This one doesn't lose suction, and is easy to use. I think this vacuum is a smart design by someone. It did however do a better job than the gravel vac i was using before.

Overall Score
4.8

[star rating="4.8"]
(277 Points)

Peoples Choice - Other Highly Rated Seachem Aquarium Water Changers

2. denitrate, 4 L / 1 gal.

User Ratings: 74 4

Seachem 001073 First Impressions

"Everything looked great."

This has made it a lot easier to clean our fish tank. It kept coming off and made a mess on the floor. The pump works very well too, two squeezes and it's siphoning. The pump works very well too, two squeezes and it's siphoning. I had to shake the substrate out of the bottom inch of the tube only twice! Sometimes I would get tank water in my mouth. I bought this one and I absolutely love it.

  • denitrate, 4 L / 1 gal.
  • Anaerobic denitrified
  • Economical to use
  • Can be used as a bio filter
  • Manufacture: Seachem Laboratories, Inc.
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 7.5 inches; 6.11 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Seachem 001073
  • Cleaning Ability [star rating='4.4']
  • Quality [star rating='5']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.4']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.5']

Seachem 001073 Final Thoughts

"Quality materials."

I liked the idea of this product when I saw it, and decided to take a chance. This little tool helped so much my bare bottom tank looks great again. The suction tube is plenty long to reach all over in the'hard to reach' spots. I bought this one and I absolutely love it. Suction is amazing and I don't have any issues. Thank you for making my job easier. I had a manual pump before that used suction pressure to suck out all the water.

Overall Score
4.5

[star rating="4.5"]
(69 Points)

3. Gold Salt, 70 g / 2.5 oz

User Ratings: 54

Seachem 214 First Impressions

"Just look at the pics."

I THINK most likely it came from the factory because it had a industrial smell to it. So after I received my replacement tool, i did a water change with it. I even separated the tubes and used it to clean my small 5 gallon! Hopefully my replacement works and I can change my review. Sometimes I would get tank water in my mouth. I had a manual pump before that used suction pressure to suck out all the water. This is definitely a better tool overall.

  • Gold Salt, 70 g / 2.5 oz
  • Aquarium salt for gold fish
  • Designed to provide the optimal environment for all Goldfish species
  • Well suited for routine Aquarium freshwater use
  • Will not impact pH or provide buffering
  • 300 grams treats 175 US gallons
  • Manufacture: Seachem Laboratories, Inc.
  • Product Dimensions: 1.38 x 1.38 x 3.5 inches; 3.04 Ounces
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Seachem 214
  • Cleaning Ability [star rating='3.3']
  • Quality [star rating='4.4']
  • Value For Money [star rating='5']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.8']

Seachem 214 Final Thoughts

"Ouch, lol."

I was using a regular siphon gravel cleaner and it was painstaking. Product seems to be well made and should work a long time with reasonable care. Maybe this will make me not put them off now. I think this vacuum is a smart design by someone. It quit working after the second use! I felt comfortable cleaning both my 10 gallon and 55 gallon tank. Gets under decorations between plants and in corners.

Overall Score
4.1

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

4. Brackish Salt, 20 kg / 44 lbs

Seachem 221 First Impressions

"Good purchase."

I THINK most likely it came from the factory because it had a industrial smell to it. The water gets going fast too so be careful lol thanks so much! You won't go wrong with this product. Great product and would highly recommend! I put the water from the from yard into a 58 qt bin first. This siphon really sucks, and I'm glad I bought it. I found that it's difficult to use.

  • Brackish Salt, 20 kg / 44 lbs
  • A chemically sound blend of salts designed to replicate native environment of live bearers and other brackish estuary fish
  • Designed to function without adversely impacting on aquatic plants when used at regionally specific recommended dosage
  • Well suited for routine Aquarium freshwater dosage
  • Does not impact pH or provide buffering
  • 300 grams treats up to 150 gallons
  • Manufacture: Seachem Laboratories, Inc.
  • Product Dimensions: 12.5 x 12.5 x 19.75 inches; 46.3 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Seachem 221
  • Cleaning Ability [star rating='4.8']
  • Quality [star rating='4.5']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.1']
  • Affordability [star rating='4']

Seachem 221 Final Thoughts

"Took him an hour."

I think this vacuum is a smart design by someone. Makes cleaning my daughter's turtle tank much, much easier. It is simple, but not without being a very thoughtfully designed product. I have several divided tanks and I struggle to get the normal syphon in to clean. This one doesn't lose suction, and is easy to use. All it takes is a couple of pumps and the water starts flowing. The pump works very well too, two squeezes and it's siphoning.

Overall Score
5.0

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

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5. American Cichlid Salt, 4 kg / 8.8 lbs

Seachem 1469 First Impressions

"Wish were a tad longer."

Like I said can splice more hose on to reach to the outside or wherever. Prolly also easier to use with larger hands. I didn't see any grease or anything, but it smelled like it. I let everything soak in water and washed with safe dish soap before using. Definitely not for the common colored gravel found at pet stores. I felt comfortable cleaning both my 10 gallon and 55 gallon tank. It eliminates spilled and dripping water on my carpet and floors.

  • American Cichlid Salt, 4 kg / 8.8 lbs
  • Replicates the natural environment of American cichlids by providing very accurately The necessary Mineral salts
  • A chemically sound blend of salts designed to replicate the natural environment of American cichlids
  • Contains all physiologically essential elements such as magnesium, calcium, sodium, and potassium
  • Also contains trace components such as iron, aluminum, and Iodide; does not contain harmful or unnecessary ingredients such as nitrates or arsenic
  • 250 grams makes up to 6000 US gallons
  • Manufacture: Seachem Laboratories, Inc.
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 7.5 inches; 8.82 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Seachem 1469
  • Cleaning Ability [star rating='4.9']
  • Quality [star rating='5']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.9']
  • Affordability [star rating='5']

Seachem 1469 Final Thoughts

"Easy to use."

This way I could empty into a 5 gallon bucket for mini water changes. But all in all, I'm relieved and happy! Works as advertised and was delivered faster than estimated. I used a plastic hose from home depot as this black hose is worthless. So after I received my replacement tool, i did a water change with it. Gets the turtle poos and I dont have to empty my tank every 2 weeks! You can see the debris coming up the tube like an elevator- hahah.

Overall Score
5.0

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

6. American Cichlid Salt, 4 kg / 8.8 lbs

Seachem 1469 First Impressions

"Will buy again."

With this product I was able to do it by myself quickly and easily! Thank you for making my job easier. I'm only using this to siphon my aquarium water during water changes. The water gets going fast too so be careful lol thanks so much! You can see the debris coming up the tube like an elevator- hahah. Easy peasy and clean up is a breeze. I take that off to hit the fine crevices.

  • American Cichlid Salt, 4 kg / 8.8 lbs
  • Replicates the natural environment of American cichlids by providing very accurately The necessary Mineral salts
  • A chemically sound blend of salts designed to replicate the natural environment of American cichlids
  • Contains all physiologically essential elements such as magnesium, calcium, sodium, and potassium
  • Also contains trace components such as iron, aluminum, and Iodide; does not contain harmful or unnecessary ingredients such as nitrates or arsenic
  • 250 grams makes up to 6000 US gallons
  • Manufacture: Seachem Laboratories, Inc.
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 7.5 inches; 8.82 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Seachem 1469
  • Cleaning Ability [star rating='5']
  • Quality [star rating='5']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.9']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.1']

Seachem 1469 Final Thoughts

"This works really well."

Definitely not for the common colored gravel found at pet stores. I pushed the tip down into the substrate and pulled the ditritus out right away. It made the water change in our 55 gallon tank so much easier! That will show you which parts go were. We have a snapping turtle and I was having to clean his tank 2-3 times a month. The shower head also has a nice pressure control on it to make it Spray more or less. It's really a super super great tool.

Overall Score
5.0

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

7. AQQA Aquarium Gravel Cleaner Siphon Kit,6 in 1 Electric Automatic Removable Vacuum Water Changer,M...

User Ratings: 62

AQQA First Impressions

"YOU CAN'T BEAT THEM."

It's too small, just wash that baby out at the sink. I bought this one and I absolutely love it. I also found that the angled attachment clogged way easy. I LOVE IT SO MUCH I'm getting another for the fish tank at my Mom's house. So this thing has alot of parts and poor instructions. Thank you for making my job easier. I was using a regular siphon gravel cleaner and it was painstaking.

  • AQQA Aquarium Gravel Cleaner Siphon Kit,6 in 1 Electric Automatic Removable Vacuum Water Changer,Multifunction Wash Sand Suck The Stool Filter 110V/20W 320GPH
  • 【Multifuncation Aquarium Gravel Cleaner】The main function is ①automatic changer water ②sand washer ③debris cleaning ④water filter ⑤water shower ⑥water cycle,With this product,make your fish tank cleaning activities are time-saving and efficient.
  • 【Complete Accessories, High Quality】①360° Brush Head,can clean the dirt on the wall of the fish tank ②45 ° Corner Suction Inlet,Used to clean fine sand ③Duckbill Suction Inlet with spatula,Used to absorb debris and feces at the bottom of the fish tank. If can’t suck it up, you can use a Plastic spatula ④360 ° Water Intake Strainer with suction cups,used change water, add water ⑤Gravel Washer with filter sponge,used wash sand ⑥Water Shower with Filter Bag,used turtle showering and filter
  • 【Extendable Handle Suitable For All Fish Tanks】The tube can be extended from 16.9 inches to 33.6 inches,just turn on the switch at the junction of the pipe to extend the pipe.suitable for various sizes of fish tanks,never worry about your hands being not long enough and the fish tank is too high.External switch for easy operation,Please note that the switch is not waterproof, please stay away from water.
  • 【Upgrade Electric Water Changer, Cleaning is Easier】Electric Water pump provides powerful power,rapid change water,effectively clean up impurities in the fish tank.The incident that made you clean the fish tank is no longer so hard.The starting water level can be as low as 2in and the pumping as low as 0.3in.Equipped ceramic shaft,Very quiet operation.
  • 【Fast And Convenient Installation And Disassembly】The assembly is very simple, you can assemble in order, without any other tools,can be disassembled and freely assembled to meet your different needs.When you don't need to use it, it can be disassembled and stored without taking up space.
  • Manufacture: AQQA
  • Editor's Impressions Of The AQQA
  • Cleaning Ability [star rating='5']
  • Quality [star rating='3.8']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3.9']
  • Affordability [star rating='5']

AQQA Final Thoughts

"I will try again."

Python is good too but this is fast, easy and light. The speed of water removal works for cleaning an occupied tank. I even separated the tubes and used it to clean my small 5 gallon! Works as advertised and was delivered faster than estimated. Ignore the orang plastic clip that attaches to a bucket. Instead, I would suck from the end of the tube until water came out. I do not write a ton of reviews but I HAVE to review this amazing time saver!

Overall Score
4.2

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

8. ZJchao Aquarium Gravel Cleaner, Height Adjustabld Electric Fish Tank Siphon Cleaning Water Changer E...

User Ratings: 58 42

ZJchao First Impressions

"Love everything about it!"

I let everything soak in water and washed with safe dish soap before using. You won't go wrong with this product. I have a 55 gallon turtle aquarium and this works awesome for it. I do not write a ton of reviews but I HAVE to review this amazing time saver! It's really a super super great tool. I also found that the angled attachment clogged way easy. I could see it working for 10 gallons, especially with a little experience.

  • ZJchao Aquarium Gravel Cleaner, Height Adjustabld Electric Fish Tank Siphon Cleaning Water Changer Equiped with Extension Tube, Sand Algae Cleaner Filter
  • 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 tak, also can drain out water through outlet pipe
  • Comes with a water inlet tube and two extension tubes, so user can adjust the height according to fish tak size or the water level
  • The cleaning head with inner mesh reduces suction and prevents water plants or small fish from being sucked up with water
  • Powered by 2pcs
  • Top handle part can be hung on the edge of fish tak, the cleaner helps to free your hands and clean the tak effortlessly
  • Manufacture: ZJchao
  • Editor's Impressions Of The ZJchao
  • Cleaning Ability [star rating='3']
  • Quality [star rating='3.2']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3.2']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.1']

ZJchao Final Thoughts

"This was perfect."

That will show you which parts go were. Sometimes I would get tank water in my mouth. Makes keeping the fish tank alot easier and quicker! I also found that the angled attachment clogged way easy. I liked the idea of this product when I saw it, and decided to take a chance. Makes cleaning my daughter's turtle tank much, much easier. The suction tube is plenty long to reach all over in the'hard to reach' spots.

Overall Score
3.3

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

9. Siphon Gravel Cleaner Aquarium Fish Tank Vacuum Water Changer

User Ratings: 37 31

WAGA First Impressions

"It's so easy."

I washed mine with mild dish soap and the small was gone. Gets the turtle poos and I dont have to empty my tank every 2 weeks! Once you practice with it some its a really nice thing to have. I did have to cut one of the tubes to make it a little shorter but that was easy. And kind of shook it and tested it by plugging it in. I washed mine with mild dish soap and the small was gone. I put it together in a cinch and was off and running.

  • Siphon Gravel Cleaner Aquarium Fish Tank Vacuum Water Changer
  • 1. Put water changer in the fish tank on the other end of the water outlet in the bucket.
  • 2. Open the tap (without the tap can be omitted this step).
  • 3. Extruded lightly the gas chamber and adjust the inlet position to the water intake in time.
  • 4. Remove the characteristics of the feces or sundries in the fish tank.
  • Manufacture: WAGA
  • Editor's Impressions Of The WAGA
  • Cleaning Ability [star rating='2.8']
  • Quality [star rating='2.7']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3.5']
  • Affordability [star rating='2.9']

WAGA Final Thoughts

"So worth the money."

You can't get a better product for such a decent price! Hopefully my replacement works and I can change my review. I did not receive the glass scraper with mine, but don't think I'd use it anyways. This has made it a lot easier to clean our fish tank. It's too small, just wash that baby out at the sink. The item's weren't dirty or greasy or anything, but the smell was pretty strong. Product seems to be well made and should work a long time with reasonable care.

Overall Score
3.5

[star rating="3.5"]
(3 Points)

10. Pond Stability, 4 L / 1 fl. gal.

User Ratings: 69 31

Water Garden Oasis 2129 First Impressions

"If so hit helpful."

Simple, lightweight design does exactly what it says it will do. It works great and was fairly inexpensive compared to other similar products. This water pump certainly takes much of those hassle out of water changes. This siphon really sucks, and I'm glad I bought it. The vacuum insn't too loud which is good, and has very good suction. The bucket clamp also doesn't work very well. I also found that the angled attachment clogged way easy.

  • Pond Stability, 4 L / 1 fl. gal.
  • New pond stabilization system; Rapid and safe establishment of biofilter; Prevents and reduces sludge
  • Rapidly and safely establishes the pond biofilter in new ponds, thereby preventing fish deaths due to incomplete biofilter cycling
  • Formulated specifically for the pod and contains a synergistic blend of aerobic and facultative bacteria that facilitate the breakdown of waste
  • Non sulfur fixing bacteria that will not produce hydrogen sulfide; Controls ammonia, nitrite and nitrate
  • 1 Liter treats 445 US gallons in new ponds; 1 Liter treats 4200 US gallons in established ponds
  • Manufacture: Seachem Laboratories, Inc.
  • Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 6.88 x 11.5 inches; 9.17 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Water Garden Oasis 2129
  • Cleaning Ability [star rating='4']
  • Quality [star rating='4.6']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.8']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.2']

Water Garden Oasis 2129 Final Thoughts

"So not too durable."

It is simple, but not without being a very thoughtfully designed product. This water pump certainly takes much of those hassle out of water changes. Makes keeping the fish tank alot easier and quicker! Definitely not for the common colored gravel found at pet stores. Gets the turtle poos and I dont have to empty my tank every 2 weeks! It fills buckets faster than my old siphon. It is not good to let the goldfish encounter the cold water directly.

Overall Score
3.8

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

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