Editor's Choice - Our Favorite WEAVERBIRD Aquarium Water Changers

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

User Ratings: 52 23

WEAVERBIRD First Impressions

"Instructions are good."

And suddenly it began running again! I put it together in a cinch and was off and running. Hopefully my replacement works and I can change my review. I bought this one and I absolutely love it. It is not good to let the goldfish encounter the cold water directly. This siphon really sucks, and I'm glad I bought it. So after I received my replacement tool, i did a water change with it.

  • 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='4.7']
  • Quality [star rating='4.6']
  • Value For Money [star rating='2.9']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.4']

WEAVERBIRD Final Thoughts

"This was perfect."

If used in a deeper tanks, the shower effect will all be underwater. It does the same work, only better and in half the time. I have gone through two others and they lasted about a month. The water gets going fast too so be careful lol thanks so much! The vacuum insn't too loud which is good, and has very good suction. The suction tube is plenty long to reach all over in the'hard to reach' spots. I also found that the angled attachment clogged way easy.

Overall Score
3.8

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

2. Mcgrady1xm Electric Aquarium Gravel Cleaner, 5 in 1 Automatic Vacuum Fish Tank Cleaning Tool Set,Wat...

User Ratings: 33 22

mcgrady1xm First Impressions

"Fits together easily."

Definitely worth the money spent on the product. It finally broke after 10 years of use so I could justify buying a new one! The suction tube is plenty long to reach all over in the'hard to reach' spots. I liked the idea of this product when I saw it, and decided to take a chance. I could see it working for 10 gallons, especially with a little experience. Simple, lightweight design does exactly what it says it will do. Ignore the orang plastic clip that attaches to a bucket.

  • Mcgrady1xm Electric Aquarium Gravel Cleaner, 5 in 1 Automatic Vacuum Fish Tank Cleaning Tool Set,Water Changer Sand Washer with Filter Cotton
  • 【Full of Sincerity, Full in Packages】1 handle, 4 sections of extension tubes, 1 switch,1 low suction pump, 1 sand vaccum, 1 shower, 1 debris vacuum, 1 brush head, 1 sand washing head, 1 filter bag and 59in water hose
  • 【Longer and Deeper】Comes with 4 sections of extension tube, which can extend from 19 inches to 46 inches, longer than other products! 4-foot-deep fish tank can be easily cleaned and water changed
  • 【Water Changer】Super strong pump and high heed,flow rate up to 496GPH(8.3 Gallon per Minute), 7ft head, starting water level as low as 1.9in, pumping as low as 0.3in, shallow fish tank can also use, fast and efficient, no need to waste time manually changing water,drop your siphon!
  • 【Upgrade 5 in 1】We can do: ① Quickly suck impurities ② Quickly wash sand ③ Rain mode ④ Pumping mode ⑤ Quickly add water mode to meet all your cleaning and water changing requirements
  • 【Perform their duties】Duckbill suction head is suitable for bare tank use, corner sand washing head is suitable for landscaping sand and stone fish tank, effluent rain shower can bathe turtles, low suction seat can be sucked to low water level, Sand washing head attachment for cleaning coarse gravel , brush head for cleaning on the substrate
  • Manufacture: mcgrady1xm
  • Editor's Impressions Of The mcgrady1xm
  • Cleaning Ability [star rating='2.6']
  • Quality [star rating='3.4']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.3']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.3']

mcgrady1xm Final Thoughts

"- Very easy to use."

I let everything soak in water and washed with safe dish soap before using. It does the same work, only better and in half the time. The item's weren't dirty or greasy or anything, but the smell was pretty strong. This hose would be over kill for 20 gals or less but I have 40 gal tanks. It kept coming off and made a mess on the floor. If used in a deeper tanks, the shower effect will all be underwater. The vacuum insn't too loud which is good, and has very good suction.

Overall Score
3.3

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

3. Tfwadmx Aquarium Gravel Cleaner Kit,Fish Tank Siphon Vacuum Filter Water changer Sand Cleaner with A...

User Ratings: 63

Tfwadmx First Impressions

"THEN I FOUND THIS!"

The shower head also has a nice pressure control on it to make it Spray more or less. This way I could empty into a 5 gallon bucket for mini water changes. Maybe this will make me not put them off now. You can't get a better product for such a decent price! Thank you for making my job easier. And kind of shook it and tested it by plugging it in. Water changing+ vacuuming, you can use it as powerhead to make more water movement.

  • Tfwadmx Aquarium Gravel Cleaner Kit,Fish Tank Siphon Vacuum Filter Water changer Sand Cleaner with Algae Scraper Air-Pressing Button Adjustable Water Flow Controller for Cleaning Tank
  • The aquarium gravel cleaner kit has a three-in-one effect, which can be used for changing water, washing sand and scraping algae.
  • Materials-Made of high quality of ABS,transparent and soft.
  • Advantages-Equipped with two 40cm transparent tubes, convenient for you to use alternatel.The adjustable flow control can stop and flow at any time. The water flow clamp control the water flow between draining and gravel cleaning and a fixture clamp to fix the pipe to free your hands.The air-pressing button ensures one-hand operation and powerful suction.
  • Easy to use-It is convenient to operate and install .After the installation is completed, insert the inlet pipe into the tank and press the water changer button until the water enters the tank automatically.Lower the intake so as to suck up the sand and fish, etc
  • Size-Length of the Inlet Tubes: 15.7inch ,Length of the Soft Outlet Tube:81.4 inch
  • Manufacture: Tfwadmx
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Tfwadmx
  • Cleaning Ability [star rating='4.5']
  • Quality [star rating='5']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.1']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.9']

Tfwadmx Final Thoughts

"Will buy again."

And kind of shook it and tested it by plugging it in. And kind of shook it and tested it by plugging it in. Soft tubing, large debris basket, hand pump to get it to flow. But It always ended up messy with water on the floor. Product arrived really quick and is packaged nicely. The suction tube is plenty long to reach all over in the'hard to reach' spots. Once you practice with it some its a really nice thing to have.

Overall Score
4.6

[star rating="4.6"]
(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)

5. 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)

6. Upettools Aquarium Gravel Cleaner - Electric Automatic Removable Vacuum Water Changer Sand Algae Cle...

User Ratings: 53 13

UPETTOOLS First Impressions

"Great hose."

I pushed the tip down into the substrate and pulled the ditritus out right away. Product seems to be well made and should work a long time with reasonable care. I even separated the tubes and used it to clean my small 5 gallon! Prolly also easier to use with larger hands. It quit working after the second use! So much better than my smaller python. Definitely worth the money spent on the product.

  • Upettools Aquarium Gravel Cleaner - Electric Automatic Removable Vacuum Water Changer Sand Algae Cleaner Filter Changer 110V/28W
  • ✔【Upgraded 6 In 1 Multifunction Aquarium Gravel Cleaner】The upgraded aquarium gravel vacuum cleaner have 6 in 1 functions with water changer + sand washer + debris cleaning + water filter + water shower + water flow. Suit for freshwater and seawater and various depth fish tank.
  • ✔【Strong Power】The 110V/28W powerful water pump motor can provide the maximum flow of 1700L/H. It only takes 0.5 hour to pump out a 180-gallon tank. At the same time, the pump flow is adjustable.
  • ✔【Powerful Cleaning Function】It can be used for clean gravel, absorb dirt, change water, wash sand, suck the stool. Strong Power with Suction enough to change water, suck food debris & fish poop out of aquarium quickly.
  • ✔【Easy to Install and Use】Please check the video before using. Plug in the power and turn on the switch to use.
  • ✔【Satisfaction Guaranted】Our team of professionals is constantly working to make you happier. We provide technical support for customers 24/7, If you have any questions or issues about your purchase, please feel free to reach us directly to us and we will gladly assist you at any time!! We are confident in the quality of our product and give you LIFETIME WARRANTY and great customer support.
  • Manufacture: UPETTOOLS
  • Product Dimensions: 2.76 x 5.12 x 31.5 inches; 2.2 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The UPETTOOLS
  • Cleaning Ability [star rating='3.1']
  • Quality [star rating='4.1']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3.1']
  • Affordability [star rating='4']

UPETTOOLS Final Thoughts

"Finally, I found this."

I did not receive the glass scraper with mine, but don't think I'd use it anyways. Easy peasy and clean up is a breeze. Great product and would highly recommend! Great product and would highly recommend! I just don't know why I didn’t order it sooner. Once you get the tank water flowing out of the tubing. The best thing is I don't need to shovel gravels out to clean the bottom of the tank.

Overall Score
3.9

[star rating="3.9"]
(837 Points)

7. Gravel Vacuum for Aquarium - Long Nozzle Aquarium Siphon - Aquarium Vacuum with Priming Bulb & Flow ...

User Ratings: 61 9

Aquatrone First Impressions

"Lesson learned."

When I used it to get the water out, I found out it has pump function. I take that off to hit the fine crevices. Product arrived really quick and is packaged nicely. It works great and was fairly inexpensive compared to other similar products. Hopefully my replacement works and I can change my review. I have several divided tanks and I struggle to get the normal syphon in to clean. This has made it a lot easier to clean our fish tank.

  • Gravel Vacuum for Aquarium - Long Nozzle Aquarium Siphon - Aquarium Vacuum with Priming Bulb & Flow Controller - Fish Tank Cleaner Vacuum - Aquarium Water Changer - Aquarium Gravel Cleaner - Siphon
  • PREVENT BUILT UP OF DEBRIS - Our aquarium siphon is used to remove any uneaten food or detritus that are trapped in the gravel which can be fatal to aquarium inhabitants if not removed. Do water changes easily with our fish tank vacuum gravel cleaner to reduce toxic ammonia, nitrite and nitrate levels in the water column, keeping your fishes happy and healthy.
  • DRAIN YOUR AQUARIUM WITH A FEW SQUEEZES - No more sucking on the hose risking dirty aquarium water from entering your mouth or scooping aquarium water from your fish tank to the bucket, spilling aquarium water on the floor creating a mess with the use of our aquarium gravel vacuum. Our aquarium water changer comes with a priming bulb to get the water flowing from your aquarium to the bucket, simply by squeezing the priming bulb for a few times. Aquarium maintenance made easy!
  • FISH SAFE - Our flexible aquarium vacuum gravel cleaner is meticulously designed using BPA free durable plastic. Each nozzle comes with a guard which eliminates the risk of your fishes from getting sucked up by the gravel cleaner and hurting your precious fishes.
  • HANDS-FREE - Suitable for aquariums with a height of 4 to 20 inches. Aquatrone's fish tank vacuum comes with a hose holder and a suction cup which holds the nozzle snugly onto glass, allowing you to drain your aquarium without having to hold the gravel vacuum, giving you time to clean your fish tank equipment in the meantime. Shorter time needed for aquarium maintenance!
  • VERSATILE - Our high quality fish tank gravel cleaner comes with 2 types of specialized nozzle. The short nozzle is for draining the aquarium while the long nozzle is for cleaning the gravel, by removing leftover food and debris that are trapped in the gravel. Aquatrone's fish tank gravel vacuum comes with a flow controller for easy control of the rate of draining. Suitable for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums.
  • Manufacture: Aquatrone
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Aquatrone
  • Cleaning Ability [star rating='4.2']
  • Quality [star rating='3.8']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3.1']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.3']

Aquatrone Final Thoughts

"I will try again."

Best fish maintenance product I have purchased. Prolly also easier to use with larger hands. This little tool helped so much my bare bottom tank looks great again. I didn't see any grease or anything, but it smelled like it. I take that off to hit the fine crevices. Python overkill for that size but it has it's place. I haven't tried all the function tools this kit provided.

Overall Score
4.1

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

8. 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 is junk."

You can see the debris coming up the tube like an elevator- hahah. I felt comfortable cleaning both my 10 gallon and 55 gallon tank. I THINK most likely it came from the factory because it had a industrial smell to it. Almost a must have for anyone with an aquarium. I felt comfortable cleaning both my 10 gallon and 55 gallon tank. Love the item and recommend this seller! I have a 55 gallon turtle aquarium and this works awesome for it.

  • 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='4.4']
  • Quality [star rating='3.4']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3.8']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.3']

U-BCOO Final Thoughts

"Gets it going fast."

I had to shake the substrate out of the bottom inch of the tube only twice! I LOVE IT SO MUCH I'm getting another for the fish tank at my Mom's house. Now, the water change is a piece of cake. It kept coming off and made a mess on the floor. I just don't know why I didn’t order it sooner. I used a plastic hose from home depot as this black hose is worthless. The best thing is I don't need to shovel gravels out to clean the bottom of the tank.

Overall Score
4.1

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

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

User Ratings: 35 38

hygger First Impressions

"The thing is huge, too."

I also found that the angled attachment clogged way easy. It got clogged a few times and i had to take it to the sink and run water through it. This is definitely a better tool overall. With this product I was able to do it by myself quickly and easily! It was quiet and I could sink it into the aquarium and stir up the substrate. I put the water from the from yard into a 58 qt bin first. I felt comfortable cleaning both my 10 gallon and 55 gallon tank.

  • 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='3.7']
  • Quality [star rating='3.1']
  • Value For Money [star rating='2.4']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.1']

hygger Final Thoughts

"No doubt, it is worth it."

I had to shake the substrate out of the bottom inch of the tube only twice! It is simple, but not without being a very thoughtfully designed product. 5 gallons- it works amazingly well. So this thing has alot of parts and poor instructions. Love the item and recommend this seller! Simple, lightweight design does exactly what it says it will do. I pushed the tip down into the substrate and pulled the ditritus out right away.

Overall Score
3.0

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

10. Fluval Aqua Vac Plus Filter Cartridge, 11066

User Ratings: 43 26

Fluval 11066 First Impressions

"I love it."

They have plenty of suction to clean an inch or so off the ground. This little tool helped so much my bare bottom tank looks great again. Product arrived really quick and is packaged nicely. I wanted another one but amazon just wants me to return it. It kept coming off and made a mess on the floor. I have a 55 gallon turtle aquarium and this works awesome for it. This is definitely a better tool overall.

  • Fluval Aqua Vac Plus Filter Cartridge, 11066
  • Snap-in filter cartridge
  • Super fine mesh allows water to pass through while trapping dirt, debris and waste
  • Cartridge detaches easily for quick cleaning
  • Country Of Origin: China
  • Manufacture: Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corp.
  • Product Dimensions: 1.8 x 4 x 9.5 inches; 0.71 Ounces
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Fluval 11066
  • Cleaning Ability [star rating='3.4']
  • Quality [star rating='2.4']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.1']
  • Affordability [star rating='2.9']

Fluval 11066 Final Thoughts

"Fairly easy set up."

Sometimes I would get tank water in my mouth. Very impressed with their responsiveness as they stand behind their product. I had to shake the substrate out of the bottom inch of the tube only twice! Almost a must have for anyone with an aquarium. It does the job I need it to,very effective. Definitely worth the money spent on the product. Love the item and recommend this seller!

Overall Score
3.3

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

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