Python Pro-Clean Gravel Washer & Siphon Kit with Squeeze Siphon Starter for Fish Aquarium, Large

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About This Item

Details

  • This easy-to-use kit is designed to help wash and siphon messes from your tank.
  • Suitable for beginner and experienced aquarists alike.
  • Effectively removes debris from your aquarium for easy cleanups.
  • Allows for effortless water changes to promote a healthy tank.
  • Includes the Python Squeeze Siphon Starter so you don’t have to start a siphon with your mouth.

Questions & Answers

4 Customer Questions


My previous question of “how long is the flexible discharge tube” pertains to the small/tall model (Thx)


How long is the flexible discharge tube?


On these gravel cleaners do they all fit the same size hoses ?


How long is the stuff part of this cleaner ?

Answer by ChewyAug 14, 2025
The small/tall measures 1 inch x 12 inches, the medium measures 2 inches x 10 inches, and the large measures 2 inches x 16 inches.
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Rated 2.8 out of 5 stars
14 Ratings

11 Customer Reviews



Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Terrence on Aug 14, 2025

An American made Disappointment!

I have two 20 gallon aquariums, each filled with 10 gallons, for two turtles. I ordered the Python Pro-Clean Gravel Washer & Siphon Kit with Squeeze Siphon Starter

I have two 20 gallon aquariums, each filled with 10 gallons, for two turtles. I ordered the Python Pro-Clean Gravel Washer & Siphon Kit with Squeeze Siphon Starter as, after years of use, my similar foreign made unit, had become damaged. I paid extra for this Python unit as it was an American made product, and I was willing to pay extra for that feature. Wow, what a mistake! I pumped that vacuum bulb FURIOUSLY, but couldn't get the the water to climb more than a quarter of the way up the pickup tube, above the water level in the tank! I laid the tube on it's side, under the water level, and was finally able to achieve suction. Once the water level got down below the height of the pickup tube laid on it's side, the siphon was lost, and was no longer achievable. Fortunately, I have a Ninja Messmaster vacuum, and was able to remove the rest of the water and turtle "sludge" that way. On the second tank, I used the Python unit without the Squeeze bulb, using the Ninja to start the siphon, instead. That method worked better, but I feel that it's a bit ridiculous to have paid about three times the cost for a product that worked so poorly. My cheap, foreign made unit worked MUCH better.... until it became damaged, of course! Despite the poor performance of the product, the build quality appears to be top notch. I am considering using a tubing cutter to shorten the pickup tube down to a length similar to that of my cheaper, foreign made unit. Maybe that will help. I am saddened that it performed so poorly. I was looking forward to, and was expecting, the American made product to work so much better. We live and learn, I suppose. ---BigDaddyN64---


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Kelly on May 26, 2025

Buyer beware- small doesn’t contain squeeze pump

I ordered this and also received a replacement when I reported the squeeze starter was not included. It wasn’t included on the small siphon on both my original order

I ordered this and also received a replacement when I reported the squeeze starter was not included. It wasn’t included on the small siphon on both my original order and the replacement. They can be purchased separately, however the description is misleading when it states it should come with it.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By John on Dec 27, 2025

Worked easliy

Was great for my turtle tank.

Was great for my turtle tank.


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Catherine on Aug 16, 2025

Not for a 5 Gallon tank

Too long. Clumsy to use . Not appropriate for cleaning in a 5 gallon biorb tank.

Too long. Clumsy to use . Not appropriate for cleaning in a 5 gallon biorb tank.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By gail on Apr 5, 2025

Fast action

I have to remind myself each month how to get this Suction working, but once it does, it drops the water level faster than anything I've ever seen for doing monthly

I have to remind myself each month how to get this Suction working, but once it does, it drops the water level faster than anything I've ever seen for doing monthly water exchanges


Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Sandra on May 28, 2025

Easy to use

Larger than my previous one, I have a 10 gallon tank. a little difficult to manuver

Larger than my previous one, I have a 10 gallon tank. a little difficult to manuver


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Linda on May 2, 2025

The self sectioning option

Stopped working after one use. Unfortunately I do not recommend this item

Stopped working after one use. Unfortunately I do not recommend this item


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Paul on Mar 3, 2025

Exactly what I wanted

The tube was long enough the hose was long enough came in a timely manner worked great

The tube was long enough the hose was long enough came in a timely manner worked great


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Anne on Jan 2, 2025

Too slow and almost no suction created in a 10 gal

Too slow and almost no suction created in a 10 gal

Too slow and almost no suction created in a 10 gal


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Florence on Dec 7, 2024

Siphon Kit

Didn't work for me. I couldn't get the suction part to work.

Didn't work for me. I couldn't get the suction part to work.