Aquarium Gravel Vacs

Aquarium Gravel Vacs

Aquarium Gravel Vacs are aquarium gravel vacuums that double as a siphon cleaner, lifting waste, dirt and debris out of your tank while the gravel stays in place. They suit fishkeepers who want a simple, dependable tool for regular tank maintenance.

Key Benefits

• Cleaner and siphon in one: designed to remove grungy waste, dirt layers and debris from your tank
• Leaves the gravel intact: the gravel stays at the bottom of the tank while the unwanted material is drawn away
• Self-starting siphon: easy to use and produces great results
• Cleans above and below the gravel line, without fear of scratching

How to Use

• Use it as part of your routine tank maintenance, with the self-starting siphon doing the work of drawing waste out.
• Work above the gravel line to clear surface debris, or go below it to reach the dirt layers that build up deeper in the substrate.
• Gravel is designed to stay in the tank while the waste and dirt are removed.

Suitable For

• Gravel-bottom aquariums that need regular cleaning
• Hobbyists who want an easy-to-use, self-starting siphon for routine maintenance

Frequently Asked Questions

Will a gravel vac suck up my gravel?
These vacuums are designed to remove waste, dirt and debris while leaving the gravel intact, so the gravel stays at the bottom of your tank.

Can I clean below the gravel line?
Yes. You can clean both above and below the gravel line without fear of scratching.

Is it suitable for routine maintenance?
Yes. The self-starting siphon is easy to use and is designed to give great results on regular tank cleans.

What kind of mess does it remove?
It is designed to remove grungy waste, dirt layers and debris from your tank.

How do I choose the right size?
Gravel Vacs are offered in several sizes. Compare the options listed on this page and pick the one that best suits your tank and the way you like to clean.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

All orders are sent via Economy Road, typically through Fastway or Internet Express Couriers*. Estimated timeframes are not guaranteed. Once the order is collected by the courier, we have no control over third-party logistics and cannot make any time promises.

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Delivery times to lockers and pickup locations typically range from 2–7 working days, depending on your location.*

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Collection timeframes:

• Bob Box: Collect within 2 days of receiving your collection notification.
• PUDO Lockers: Collect within 36 hours of receiving your collection PIN or SMS notification.

If a PUDO parcel is not collected within 36 hours, it will automatically be transferred to the nearest PUDO Kiosk or Depot at no additional cost. The parcel will then be held there for approximately 2 days before being returned.

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