{"product_id":"me-syphon-vac-gravel-cleaner-aquarium-siphon-with-2-5-m-hose-and-flow-valve","title":"Me Syphon-Vac Gravel Cleaner – Aquarium Siphon with 2.5 m Hose and Flow Valve","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Me Syphon-Vac is a manual siphon gravel cleaner for aquariums. It combines a suction tube, a 2.5 m flexible hose and a built-in shut-off valve, so you can clean the substrate and do a water change in one step.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWaste settles between gravel grains, where filters can't reach it. The Syphon-Vac pulls it out while the heavier gravel falls back, and the valve lets you pause without losing the siphon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHose length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHose diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuction tube\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eapprox. 17 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated shut-off valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone, works by siphon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.34 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace a bucket lower than the aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart the siphon and push the tube into the gravel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet debris rise, then lift the tube before gravel follows and move to the next spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the valve to slow the flow near plants or small fish, and to stop it when the bucket is full.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTip for aquasoil and planted tanks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't dig into aquasoil. Hover the tube just above the surface so you remove debris without breaking up the granules or releasing nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for sand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, but keep the tube slightly above the sand so it doesn't get pulled into the hose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I clean the gravel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost tanks benefit from a light clean of part of the substrate during each weekly or bi-weekly water change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSee more tools in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/maintenance\"\u003eaquarium maintenance collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Me  |  \u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gravel cleaner\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquarium Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63789993623882,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/3685\/5370\/files\/73.jpg?v=1791115749","url":"https:\/\/aquarium-boutique.com\/products\/me-syphon-vac-gravel-cleaner-aquarium-siphon-with-2-5-m-hose-and-flow-valve","provider":"Aquarium Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}