hygger Bucket-Free Aquarium Water Change Kit
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About hygger Bucket-Free Aquarium Water Change Kit
Overall Feedback:
75% positive
69% appreciated its long-lasting construction, but 31% experienced premature wear.
I noticed that the siphon part (T-shaped piece) snapped off when I attempted to snug up the hose fitting. It could be due to the fact that I may have overtightened the fitting. However, the kit did well for several water changes until the part snapped off. This indicates that the product may not be durable enough to last for a long time.
Rephrased: The siphon part snapped off when I tried to snug up the hose fitting. It may be because I overtightened it. Although the kit worked well for several water changes, it wasn't durable enough to last long.
I tried to fasten the attachment to the sink, but it broke, indicating that the product is not durable.
I removed the anti-clog piece inside the cleaner as it made it worse.
72% praised for its ease of cleaning, but 28% found it required frequent cleaning.
I found that the cleaner can backwash clean perfect temp water through the hose, making it easy to clean and empty 1/3 while cleaning, add water back in, and take it halfway down for round 2 of gravel cleaning, then fill it up one last time and be DONE, with 0 mess and 0 strain at all!
I placed the vacuum end over in the bathtub and ran hot water through for about 10 minutes to clean it. This indicates that the product is not easy to clean and requires extra effort.
I also complained about the cheap plastic pieces used in the product.
71% found it easy to operate and maneuver, while 29% had difficulty navigating tight spaces.
I found the product easy to set up and it took less time to do a 80% water change than ever before.
Changing and cleaning the product is easy, but it requires more attachments for the faucet.
I can use the aquarium-gravel-cleaner easily and do the job in 1/3 the time, resulting in a cleaner tank with healthier critters.
The most significant feature of the water change kit is the ability to switch from siphoning to reversing the flow and putting water back into the tank just by turning the ball value.
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71% praised for its exceptional cleaning performance, but 29% found it struggled with stubborn debris.
The water change kit is effective and does exactly what it says it does.
I wish this product had a little more suction as it is noticeably less than my old one.
I have found that this aquarium gravel cleaner is not very effective in removing water from the tank compared to the small vacuum.
70% liked its quiet operation, but 30% found it too loud.
I dislike the small tubing and the fact that the device gets clogged easily.
69% liked its safety features, such as automatic shut-off, but 31% found the feature unreliable.
The cleaner has a small screen at the top of the siphon to prevent gravel or fish from getting sucked into the hose.
I warn not to overtighten the connections, as the unit is made of plastic.
74% liked the compact storage design, but 26% found it too bulky.
I can siphon the water out to my garden plants with the longer tubing of the aquarium-gravel-cleaner, which shows its good storage ease.
The hose is too long and not effective in removing water from the fish tank to the sink.
