{"product_id":"aqueon-aquarium-siphon-vaccum-gravel-cleaner-with-bulb","title":"Aqueon Aquarium Siphon Vaccum Gravel Cleaner with Bulb 10-Inch","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSelf-Priming Siphon for Easy Water Changes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeping up with maintenance is just part of owning an aquarium. Regular water changes and clearing debris out of the gravel keep everything in balance down there. Aqueon Siphon Vacuum Gravel Cleaners take some of the work out of it, a few pumps up and down with the intake tube gets the siphon going, and water starts flowing right away. Debris gets carried off with the water while the gravel itself settles right back to the bottom, so you're not losing substrate in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSelf-Priming Siphon Action:\u003c\/b\u003e A simple up and down motion with the intake tube quickly primes the siphon to begin flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRemoves Debris while Keeping Gravel:\u003c\/b\u003e Removes dirty water and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fish-tank-gravel-vacuums\" title=\"Vacuums out debris in the gravel\" aria-label=\"Vacuums out debris in the gravel\"\u003evacuums out debris in the gravel\u003c\/a\u003e while the gravel itself stays put.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncludes Flexible Hose with Clip:\u003c\/b\u003e Comes with a 6-foot flexible hose and clip for securing the drain hose inside a bucket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete Cleaning Kit:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes a 6-foot flexible hose, self-priming intake tube, and hose clip in one set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSupports Healthy Water Changes:\u003c\/b\u003e Makes routine water changes easier, helping maintain a natural, balanced aquarium environment overall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 inches with bulb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\" × 4\" × 19.3\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDirections for Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSubmerge the Intake Tube:\u003c\/b\u003e Submerge the intake tube into your aquarium water before beginning the cleaning process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUse an Up-and-Down Motion:\u003c\/b\u003e Use an up and down motion with the intake tube to start water flow quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVacuum the Gravel:\u003c\/b\u003e Move the intake tube through the gravel to remove dirty water and collected debris.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePosition the Hose in a Bucket:\u003c\/b\u003e Attach the hose clip to secure the drain hose inside a nearby bucket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdd Water Conditioner:\u003c\/b\u003e Be sure to add Aqueon Water Conditioner when adding clean water back to the aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Return\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping policy\" aria-label=\"Shipping policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Refund policy\" aria-label=\"Refund policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ1: What sizes does this gravel cleaner come in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAns:\u003c\/b\u003e Aqueon offers this gravel cleaner in a large 10-inch version that comes with a priming bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ2: How do I start the siphon on this gravel cleaner?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAns:\u003c\/b\u003e Starting the siphon is simple: just use an up and down motion with the intake tube while it's submerged in the aquarium water, and the siphon will quickly prime itself, beginning the flow of water and debris out of the tank and into your drainage bucket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ3: What is included with this gravel cleaner?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAns:\u003c\/b\u003e This cleaner comes as a complete kit, including a 6-foot flexible hose for directing water into a bucket, a self-priming intake tube for vacuuming the gravel, and a hose clip that secures the hose in place during the cleaning and water removal process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ4: Does this cleaner remove gravel along with the debris?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAns:\u003c\/b\u003e No, the design is specifically built to separate debris from your substrate. As water flows through the tube, lighter debris and waste get pulled away and carried out with the water, while the heavier gravel naturally falls back down to the bottom of the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ5: What is the Aqueon Siphon Vacuum Gravel Cleaner used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAns:\u003c\/b\u003e This tool cuts your maintenance time in half by handling water changes and gravel cleaning at once. Instead of doing two separate jobs, you're pulling dirty water and debris out of the substrate in one go, keeping things balanced and healthy for your fish without the extra hassle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ6: Do I need to add anything after a water change?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAns:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, once you've swapped out dirty water for fresh, toss in some Aqueon Water Conditioner. Tap water can carry stuff that's not great for your fish, and the conditioner neutralizes that, so your tank stays a safer place for everyone swimming around in it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aqueon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47915083661473,"sku":"100106232","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/2446\/5313\/files\/aqueon-aquarium-siphon-vaccum-gravel-cleaner-with-bulb-10-inch-pond-872.png?v=1791152775","url":"https:\/\/hardypaw.com\/products\/aqueon-aquarium-siphon-vaccum-gravel-cleaner-with-bulb","provider":"HardyPaw","version":"1.0","type":"link"}