Recommendations For A Gravel Cleaner?

[robinreliant23]

I have some Roman Gravel in a 54l tank and wondered what people recommend as being the best gravel cleaner that preferably doesn't suck all the gravel.

 

[smithrc]

Anything about 8-12" long and 3" wide should be fine avoid the really small ones.

Ps tried to pm you but it tells me you can't use the message system...

 

[fluttermoth]

This is what I've used for 20+ years and still do gravel cleaner.

Cheap, easy to use, does the job

 

[StandbySetting]

A hose pipe off-cut.

 

[micko]

I use the fluval brand of gravel cleaner as I find some of the others have non return valves that either get stuck or won't open

 

[XeroTolerance]

I use one that looks similar to fluttermoth's.

 

[robinreliant23]

As mine's only a small tank is there anything good enough that doesn't require syphoning into a bucket but has it's own little pouch? The Mrs will have a fit if I get fish water all over her new carpet!! lol.

 

[giants1249er]

I also use one that looks similar to fluttermoth's. It does a great job.

 

[ZoddyZod]

there's one that was designed for the biOrb that does a good job on small tanks - easy to use as well

http/www.warehouse-aquatics.co.uk/index.php?p=product&products_id=2085&cid=1

 

[robinreliant23]

This is what I've used for 20+ years and still do gravel cleaner.

Cheap, easy to use, does the job

Hi fluttermoth - your one seems to get the thumbs up with people. Million dollar question .. do you have to suck it to get it started??

 

[XeroTolerance]

This is what I've used for 20+ years and still do gravel cleaner.

Cheap, easy to use, does the job

Hi fluttermoth - your one seems to get the thumbs up with people. Million dollar question .. do you have to suck it to get it started??

Nope.

 

[Rynofasho]

Hi prefer the biorbs because they have a bulb to help you start the siphon and you don't have to go jamming it around in the tank to get it going.

 

[robinreliant23]

Hi prefer the biorbs because they have a bulb to help you start the siphon and you don't have to go jamming it around in the tank to get it going.

I've read a few reviews on this saying it's great for water changes but i've not found anyone saying how good or not so good it is for cleaning the gravel - any thoughts??

 

[Rynofasho]

Works great for me on both gravel (when I had it) and sand.