Lee’s Gravel Vacuum w/Hose Mini – Compact Aquarium Gravel Cleaner
Lee’s Gravel Vacuum w/Hose Mini is a compact siphon-style aquarium gravel cleaner designed for routine water changes and substrate maintenance in small aquariums.
The narrow vacuum tube helps lift fish waste, uneaten food, and loose debris from gravel while allowing the heavier substrate to settle back down. Its compact size makes it especially useful in smaller tanks and tighter aquascapes where a larger gravel vacuum can be difficult to control.
Key Features
- Compact gravel vacuum for small aquariums
- Helps remove fish waste, uneaten food, and loose debris
- Separates debris from gravel during water changes
- Simple siphon-style design
- Narrow vacuum tube is easy to control in smaller tanks
- Useful around plants, décor, and tight aquascapes
- Includes hose
- No electricity required
Product Information
- Brand: Lee’s Aquarium & Pet Products
- Product: Mini Economy Gravel Vacuum
- Item Number: 11450
- Product Type: Aquarium Gravel Vacuum / Siphon
- Vacuum Tube Diameter: Approximately 1 inch
- Vacuum Tube Length: Approximately 6 inches
- Hose Length: Approximately 56 inches
- Operation: Manual siphon
Designed for Small Aquariums
The Mini size is a good choice for smaller aquariums where a larger gravel-cleaning tube may remove water too quickly or be difficult to maneuver.
Its compact design makes it useful for:
- Nano aquariums
- Betta tanks
- Small community aquariums
- Shrimp tanks when used carefully
- Tanks with plants and décor
- Tight or heavily aquascaped layouts
Gravel Cleaning During Water Changes
As water siphons through the gravel vacuum, loose waste and debris are pulled upward and carried out through the hose while heavier gravel falls back into place.
This allows you to clean the substrate while performing a routine partial water change at the same time.
Helps Remove Aquarium Waste
Regular gravel maintenance can help remove accumulated:
- Fish waste
- Uneaten food
- Loose plant debris
- Detritus
- Other organic material trapped between gravel particles
Simple Manual Siphon Design
Lee’s Mini Gravel Vacuum uses a straightforward manual siphon design and does not require batteries, electricity, or a powered pump.
Once the siphon is started, aquarium water flows through the vacuum tube and hose into a suitable bucket or drain container.
How to Use
- Place the vacuum tube into the aquarium.
- Position the end of the hose in a bucket below the aquarium water level.
- Start the siphon using a safe siphon-starting method.
- Move the vacuum tube gently through the gravel.
- Allow debris to rise into the tube while the gravel settles back down.
- Continue until the desired amount of water has been removed.
- Refill the aquarium with properly conditioned water at an appropriate temperature.
Important Safety Note
Never start an aquarium siphon by mouth. Use a safe siphon-starting method instead.
Always monitor the bucket and aquarium water level during use to help prevent spills or accidental over-draining.
Use Around Plants and Livestock
Use extra care around live plants, shrimp, fry, snails, and small fish. Keep the intake visible while siphoning and avoid placing the vacuum directly over delicate livestock.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lee’s Mini Gravel Vacuum used for?
It is designed to clean aquarium gravel and remove debris while performing a routine water change.
How large is the vacuum tube?
The Mini version has an approximately 1-inch diameter vacuum tube that is about 6 inches long.
Does it include a hose?
Yes. The Mini Economy Gravel Vacuum includes a siphon hose.
Does it require electricity?
No. It operates as a manual gravity-fed siphon.
Is it good for small aquariums?
Yes. The compact tube is especially useful in smaller tanks and areas where a larger gravel vacuum would be difficult to maneuver.
Can it be used in planted aquariums?
Yes. Use gentle, controlled movements around rooted plants to avoid disturbing the substrate or plant roots.
Available at Tropical Treasures Wyo
Lee’s Gravel Vacuum w/Hose Mini is available from Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming, when in stock.
Eligible dry goods are available for shipping.
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