hygger Small Gravel Vacuum for Aquarium
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About hygger Small Gravel Vacuum for Aquarium
Overall Feedback:
86% positive
82% appreciated its long-lasting construction, but 18% experienced premature wear.
I hope the cleaner will be durable and last for a while.
The product is built tough and not flimsy.
The gravel cleaner can navigate through small tanks without sacrificing suction.
Even if it lasts for only 6 months to a year, I will replace the product because it is less expensive compared to what I spent on the Shark that everyone raves about.
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85% praised for its ease of cleaning
I found the gravel cleaning process easy and appreciated that the gravel did not get sucked up into the hose.
The tank syphon is easy to clean and well made.
I wanted a gravel cleaner with a smaller footprint that would not disturb the aquarium too much.
It took me 5 minutes to figure out the best way to use it for effective fish waste removal.
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85% found it easy to operate and maneuver
The pump is fantastic and super easy to use. It helped me remove debris and reduce water for water change without any additional items.
The siphon is easy to use and control with just the right amount of suction. Its chamber section on the end allows for easy suction and flushing of small sections of gravel without any mess.
81% praised for its exceptional cleaning performance, but 19% found it struggled with stubborn debris.
I am thankful for the slim design of the siphon which allows me to reach the gravel in the corners of the tank without disrupting my aquascaping.
I found the product to be 100% effective in cleaning the gravel.
The gravel vac has really good suction and can easily suck up pets, so I should be cautious while using it.
I had great success with it initially, but now I'm having trouble getting the water to flow through the tubing and suction anything up.
83% liked its quiet operation, but 17% found it too loud.
I found the bulb easy to pump to activate the suction.
I have a siphon that never works, so I have to siphon by mouth which is unpleasant.
I still need to use the turkey baster even after using the aquarium-gravel-cleaner, which implies that the noise level of the aquarium-gravel-cleaner is not low enough to completely remove the waste from the bottom of the tank.
Getting the water started was ridiculous and painful due to the amount of pumping it took.
80% liked its safety features, such as automatic shut-off, but 20% found the feature unreliable.
I appreciate the safety feature of the filter design that prevents the siphon from sucking out gravel and small fish while cleaning the aquarium.
Be cautious while using the gravel vac as it has strong suction and could easily suck up pets. Use a net or pantyhose over the intake.
I have noticed that the filter is not perfect for preventing very small fish from being sucked up.
The filter doesn't prevent very small fish from being sucked up.
83% liked the compact storage design
The extension tubes provide reach and allow for easy storage in a drawer.
The pump helped me reduce water for the water change without using cups or other items and it was super easy to use.
I want a gravel cleaner with a smaller footprint that won't disturb the aquarium too much.
I found it easy to pump the bulb and activate the suction, indicating good storage ease for the aquarium-gravel-cleaner.
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