These Aquarium Sand Vacuums Suck

Aquarium sand vacuums are specially designed to suck waste and debris without disturbing the sand. Their suction power is gentle, and the filters are super-fine to prevent sand from being siphoned.

Give one of these a try.

1. TERA PUMP Genuine Aquarium Fish Tank Gravel Sand Cleaner (pictured above)

The TERA PUMP Gravel Sand Cleaner can pump 1.5 gallons of water per minute and remove waste while replacing water. A suction cup allows you to adjust the pressure depending on your sand bed. 

2. boxtech Aquarium Gravel Cleaner

The boxtech Aquarium Gravel Cleaner is a multifunctional option that can be used for changing the water in a tank, washing sand, and cleaning. The package includes a sand washer, but an additional nozzle is also available for cleaning gravels. Its anti-reverse flow valve allows you to drain water efficiently. A fine net head prevents small fish from being sucked into the cleaner.

3. hygger Aquarium Gravel Cleaner

The hygger Aquarium Gravel and Sand Cleaner is for washing sand and gravel beds. There are two types of nozzles provided in the package. A shorter nozzle allows you to drain water while a longer one is designed for removing food, excrement, and debris. It is easy to use, and you can siphon water by pumping its bulb a few times. A fish-safe screen cover prevents small fish from being sucked into the cleaner.

4. Laifoo Aquarium Siphon Vacuum Cleaner Washer For Fish Tank Cleaning Gravel & Sand

The Laifoo Aquarium Siphon Vacuum Cleaner allows you to change water, and siphon fish waste and impurities along with it. Its tube has a filter screen inside that prevents unwanted objects or fishes from being sucked. The vacuum cleaner can be used for sand and gravel beds, depending on the suction force generated by pressing the bulb. It can drain up to 1.2 gallons of water per minute.

5. Zacro Fish Tank Cleaner

The Zacro Fish Tank Cleaner is ideal for sand and gravel beds. The sieve protects small fish as well. The vacuum cleaner is simple to use and comes with a large suction balloon that can be squeezed for sucking water. An integrated faucet allows you to control the flow of water as desired. The Zacro Fish Tank Cleaner can be used for cleaning up to 40-gallon fish tanks.

6. boxtech Electric Automatic Aquarium Cleaner

The boxtech Electric Automatic Aquarium Cleaner is an automatic choice. It is a multifunctional device that comes with different attachments that include water changer, sand washer, debris cleaner, water filter, and water shower. The cleaner uses a powerful 28W motor that runs on the mains using the included adapter. It has a flow rate of 256GPH, saving time and effort. Its hose can be adjusted according to the depth of your fish tank. The boxtech Aquarium Cleaner can be used for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums.

7. Sungrow Gravel Sand Cleaner For Aquarium

The Sungrow Gravel Sand Cleaner can be used for changing the water of fish tanks, cleaning their gravel, and removing dirt and debris. You create pressure by pinching its siphon ball. It has a long nozzle with a built-in fine net to prevent small gravel or sand particles from entering the hose.  A valve allows you to adjust the flow rate of water as per the capacity and setup of your aquarium. The vacuum comes with a 6.5ft long and 2mm thick hose.

8. NICREW Automatic Vacuum Cleaner

The NICREW Automatic Vacuum Cleaner comes with a motor sporting a flow rate of 90GPH. It consumes only 6 watts of power. A safety mechanism prevents the motor from starting up until the vacuum has been adequately submerged into the water. It has a replaceable filter with a super-fine mesh cartridge that makes the vacuum cleaner appropriate for gravel and sand beds. The vacuum can remove food particles and waste on top of the aquarium bed without disturbing the bottom layer of sand or gravel. NICREW Automatic Vacuum Cleaner can be used for up to 28-inch-deep fresh and saltwater aquariums.

9. COODIA Electric Auto Aquarium Cleaner

The COODIA Electric Auto Aquarium Cleaner has a versatile design for gravel cleaning and sand washing. You can remove waste and debris, clean algae, and change water with it as well. It uses a 12V DC pump and comes with an adapter for running it on the mains. Its filter bag separates unwanted particles from the water, which is then returned to the tank. It comes with small and large suction cups, both of which have a filter on the inside.

10. Eheim Quick Vacpro – Automatic Gravel Vacuum Cleaner Electric Sand Washer

The Eheim Quick Vacpro is a battery-powered device that allows you to clean your fish tanks without having to change the water. The vacuum has been designed to provide just the right amount of suction power for sucking debris and waste without excessively disturbing the aquarium bed. Its super-fine sieve filters even the smallest particles and waste and returns cleaned water to the aquarium. You can detach the filter compartment for cleaning it. Eheim Quick Vacpro vacuum is fully submersible and can be used in aquariums with different depths.