Luigi’s fish tank cleaner/siphon:
Summary: Bare bottom tank 10gal- works great, quick water change, sucks up debris.
Sanded bottom 10 gal.- don’t get too close to the sand or it will suck up the sand.
Review:
I had been using this siphon for over a year now on a 10 gallon bare bottom quarantine tank. Worked well for water changes and removing uneaten food, waste and debris. (At one point I attached a foam paintbrush onto the end of the siphon w/ a rubber band. Worked well to clean the bottom of the glass while the siphon sucked up mostly what ever the foam brush got off the bottom.)
I more recently wanted to use the 10 gal. quarantine tank as a grow out tank for Hiplisoma pandas. (I never had to treat the QT tank so i figured I would use the same supplies). After hearing from an expert cory breeder that they should grow up not being on a bare bottom to prevent bottom fin decay, I added sand to the tank when I made the conversion. This siphon still works great for water changes but not so great for trying to vacuum the sand b/c boy does it suck up sand. I know the product is made for gravel per product description. It sucks up less sand if I disturb the sand to get the debris up and keep the siphon an inch or two above the sand. Still sucks up a little but much less than trying to use the siphon to disrupt the top layer of sand.
It does suck up water quickly, especially in a smaller tank, but physics and all.
When I purchased this siphon it was just under $10, which seems like a good price.
This siphon is still going strong at this time.
Luigi's Fish Tank Cleaner - Gravel Pump Vacuum for Aquarium - Hand Siphon Hose to Remove and Change Water or Sand in Minutes
4.3 | 26,671 ratings
Price: 12.99
Last update: 08-26-2024
About this item
✔️️ ???????????????????????????? ???????????? ???????????????????????????? ???????????????????? ???????????????????????????? - No messy drips, and a sturdy one way valve to improve suction. You can clear 30L in about 5 minutes
✔️️ ???????????????? ???????????????? ???????????????????????????????? ???????????????????? - Filter through the gravel using the attachment to suck up food, fish waste and toxins that build up in your tank
✔️️ ???????????????? ???????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????? - Use The attached filter to prevent sucking up small fish and shrimps
✔️️ ???????????????????? ???????????????????? - A lot of fish accessories are overpriced. This simple, robust product does the job of a much more expensive siphon at a fraction of the cost
✔️️ ????????????% ???????????????????? ???????????????? ???????????????????????????????????? - If you're not happy for any reason just let us know and we'll give you an instant refund. No questions asked!
✔️️ ???????????????? ???????????????? ???????????????????????????????? ???????????????????? - Filter through the gravel using the attachment to suck up food, fish waste and toxins that build up in your tank
✔️️ ???????????????? ???????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????? - Use The attached filter to prevent sucking up small fish and shrimps
✔️️ ???????????????????? ???????????????????? - A lot of fish accessories are overpriced. This simple, robust product does the job of a much more expensive siphon at a fraction of the cost
✔️️ ????????????% ???????????????????? ???????????????? ???????????????????????????????????? - If you're not happy for any reason just let us know and we'll give you an instant refund. No questions asked!
Product information
| Package Dimensions | 17.13 x 4.8 x 2.28 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 2.82 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Luigi's |
| ASIN | B06XKGYJHR |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews |
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars
26,669 ratings
4.3 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,053 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #3 in Aquarium Gravel Cleaners |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Assembly required | No |
| Batteries required | No |
Top reviews from the United States
Jillian
Good siphon, great for bare bottom, but will suck up sand
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2024
Shawna Cam
Works great
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2024LisaLisa
Great customer service!
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2024
Mrs. Mazzoni
Works great
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2024Bri
Affordable easy to use
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2024Stacey L M
Works well but not for my needs
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2024Allison Dawn Perry
Best one yet!
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2024Malissa Atkins
Product didn't work
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2023
Malissa Atkins
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2023
I attempted to use this today when I got it. The first attempt, I was able to stir up the gravel and get some of it cleaned. It was maybe 5 minutes and I was struggling to keep the hose close enough to a bucket. I was only able to do the front part of the aquarium with how the hose was reaching. I removed it from the tank after getting maybe 2 gallons out of the tank. I tried to put a chair up close to me, to put my bucket on. Put the thing back in the tank and tried to squeeze and squeeze but it wouldn't siphon any water. Checked to see if any rocks might be lodged, nothing in the hose at all. Pulled it back out to shake and see if I could hear any gravel, thinking maybe the valves are blocked. Nothing.
I will be returning this product because something is not right. This is comparable to cheap china made stuff that is typical of Amazon.
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