Aqueon Siphon Vacuum with Priming Bulb Aquarium Gravel Cleaner, 10-in

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  • Includes a convenient priming bulb to help start water flow.
  • Includes 6-foot flexible hose, hose clip, intake tube and priming bulb pump
  • Helps maintain a natural balance in the aquarium environment.
  • Efficiently cleans debris from gravel for a pristine habitat.
  • Large enough for aquariums that range 15-55 gallons.
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Aquarium Care Made Easy

Aqueon’s line of aquarium maintenance products offers everything you need to keep your tank clean, healthy, and thriving. From siphon vacuums to gravel cleaners and cleaning magnets, these essential tools make aquarium care easier than ever.

All About the Fish

Aqueon strives to do what’s best for the health and well-being of fish and aquatic life. They focus on the little things that make your life easier when keeping an aquarium, so it’s easier to keep your fish happy and healthy.

Enhance Your Cleaning Routine

Aqueon’s Aquarium Siphon Vacuum Gravel Cleaner and Water Changer are two essential cleaning tools designed to make routine maintenance efficient and stress-free. Available in a range of sizes to accommodate different aquariums.

Tackle Algae Buildup

Another must-have aquarium tool is the Aqueon Algae Cleaning Magnet. This magnetic cleaner is designed to gently scrub off algae without scratching the glass or acrylic. It works from the outside, so you can clean without even getting your hands wet.

About Aqueon

Developed by Aquatic hobbyists, Aqueon provides a broad array of aquarium solutions to help maintain healthy aquatic environments.

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Questions & Answers

9 Customer Questions

I used this and it syphoned out 2 buckets. After dumping the second bucket of water, it would no longer siphon water. Is there something I can do to make it work again? I just bought it. It also leaks all around the bulb.

Answer by Chewy • Jun 19, 2019
To begin siphoning, completely submerge the intake tube into the aquarium, then squeeze the priming bulb 4-6 times until siphoning begins. When assembling, one end of the priming bulb is labeled "OUT", the other side is labeled "IN". The long hose should be attached to the "IN" side and the short hose attached to the "OUT" side of the priming bulb. Running the hose under hot water may help soften it making it easier to slide onto the priming bulb.

Do you have to take the fish out of the tank?

Answer by Chewy • Dec 02, 2019
It is not required to remove your fish when cleaning the aquarium with this gravel cleaner.

Why can’t you use this on plastic or acrylic tanks

Answer by Chewy • Feb 18, 2019
This can easily scratch acrylic and plastic tanks.

will the large 10" work well on a 55 gallon tank, or should I get the 16"

Answer by Chewy • Jan 15, 2020
This Large 10-in gravel cleaner is ideal for aquariums 15 to 55 gallon tanks. The Large 16-in gravel cleaner is ideal for aquariums 40 gallons and larger.
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Hannah on Jan 17, 2026

Couldn’t Get It To Work

Despite many attempts following the instructions I could never get this to start siphoning.

Despite many attempts following the instructions I could never get this to start siphoning.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By abigail on Nov 17, 2025

Doesn’t work

Bought this siphon because my one tank has fin rot and didn’t want to mix tools. Tried it for 15 minutes and it doesn’t work. Waste of money, don’t buy. Very di

Bought this siphon because my one tank has fin rot and didn’t want to mix tools. Tried it for 15 minutes and it doesn’t work. Waste of money, don’t buy. Very disappointed

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Heidi on Oct 23, 2025

Could not get this to work

The siphon bulb is so large and stiff I could not squeeze it enough to pump and siphon. Pulled out my old beat up leaky one and was able to drain what I needed

The siphon bulb is so large and stiff I could not squeeze it enough to pump and siphon. Pulled out my old beat up leaky one and was able to drain what I needed. This is just too large and bulky.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Joe on Nov 20, 2025

Poor quality

One of the valves doesn’t close. It doesn’t come close yo closing and allows air to leak. What a waste of time, energy, and money.

One of the valves doesn’t close. It doesn’t come close yo closing and allows air to leak. What a waste of time, energy, and money.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Scott on Aug 31, 2025

Oversized gravel cleaner

I bought the siphoning gravel cleaner which I thought was size appropriate for my twenty gallon tank. It takes a few squeezes off the bulb to get the suction going

I bought the siphoning gravel cleaner which I thought was size appropriate for my twenty gallon tank. It takes a few squeezes off the bulb to get the suction going. The capture portion that sucks the gravel is too big for the tank unless all the plants and decor are removed. It works well but I would buy a smaller model if I had to do it over again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Jayne on Jan 9, 2026

Works great!

Do yourself a favor and throw the bulb away. Works much better without it!

Do yourself a favor and throw the bulb away. Works much better without it!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Maggie on Nov 21, 2025

It doesn't work

It doesn't prime to get the water going this is the second pump I bought

It doesn't prime to get the water going this is the second pump I bought

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Melissa on Aug 31, 2025

TOO STIFF

The entire thing is too stiff to use properly. You will need two people. One just to hold it and prevent it from flipping out of the tank or bucket. POOR DESIGN

The entire thing is too stiff to use properly. You will need two people. One just to hold it and prevent it from flipping out of the tank or bucket. POOR DESIGN.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Patricia on Jul 31, 2025

Zero suction

Zero suction, not sure if it was defective or what but I could almost never get it to work and when it did suction out water it was soo slow it couldn’t even suction

Zero suction, not sure if it was defective or what but I could almost never get it to work and when it did suction out water it was soo slow it couldn’t even suction out dirt from the gravel or water.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Crystal on Aug 28, 2025

This broke 33 minutes into cleaning our turtle tank

Chewy was great and sent a replacement. It broke as soon as I started using it to empty my turtle tank, It was inconvenient and frustrating.

Chewy was great and sent a replacement. It broke as soon as I started using it to empty my turtle tank, It was inconvenient and frustrating.