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Jan 14, 2022 10:24 AM

Aqueon 9" Medium Siphon Vacuum Gravel Cleaner

$3.50

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Walmart has Aqueon 9" Medium Siphon Vacuum Gravel Cleaner for $3.51. Shipping is free with Walmart+ (free trial) or on orders $35+.

Thanks to Community Member BrianS13 for finding this deal.

About this product:
  • Makes routine water changes easier!
  • Use up and down motion to start water flow
  • Removes dirty water and vacuums out the debris in gravel
  • 6 foot flexible hose with clip for attaching the drain hose to the inside of a bucket
  • Includes: 6' flexible hose, self priming intake tube and hose clip
  • Ideal for aquariums 15 to 35 gallons

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About this deal:
  • This is $2.07 lower than recent Frontpage deal.
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  • Rated 4.4 stars out of 5 overall based on 1,000+ reviews on Amazon
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  • Walmart return policy may be found here
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Amazon has Aqueon 9" Medium Siphon Vacuum Gravel Cleaner for $3.85. Shipping is free with Prime or on orders $25+.

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Walmart has Aqueon 9" Medium Siphon Vacuum Gravel Cleaner for $3.51. Shipping is free with Walmart+ (free trial) or on orders $35+.

Thanks to Community Member BrianS13 for finding this deal.

About this product:
  • Makes routine water changes easier!
  • Use up and down motion to start water flow
  • Removes dirty water and vacuums out the debris in gravel
  • 6 foot flexible hose with clip for attaching the drain hose to the inside of a bucket
  • Includes: 6' flexible hose, self priming intake tube and hose clip
  • Ideal for aquariums 15 to 35 gallons

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
About this deal:
  • This is $2.07 lower than recent Frontpage deal.
Reviews:
  • Rated 4.4 stars out of 5 overall based on 1,000+ reviews on Amazon
About this store:
  • Information about Amazon returns can be found here.
  • Walmart return policy may be found here
Expired:

Amazon has Aqueon 9" Medium Siphon Vacuum Gravel Cleaner for $3.85. Shipping is free with Prime or on orders $25+.

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Jan 14, 2022 12:34 PM
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PorterRanchDBJan 14, 2022 12:34 PM
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Trust me - don't buy this siphon even if this drops to a dollar! Life is short - buy a siphon with a priming pump.
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Jan 14, 2022 5:12 PM
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RainbowGuyJan 14, 2022 5:12 PM
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Quote from PorterRanchDB View quoted comment :
Trust me - don't buy this siphon even if this drops to a dollar! Life is short - buy a siphon with a priming pump.
Please explain why
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Jan 14, 2022 5:36 PM
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tashazoe
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Jan 14, 2022 5:36 PM
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Quote from RainbowGuy View quoted comment :
Please explain why
Without a priming mechanism, starting the flow is difficult and the person might end up with a mouthful of gross water.
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Jan 14, 2022 5:40 PM
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BrianS13
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Jan 14, 2022 5:40 PM
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Quote from tashazoe View quoted comment :
Without a priming mechanism, starting the flow is difficult and the person might end up with a mouthful of gross water.
You do realize there's a way to prime these & start the flow without sucking on the hose, right? YouTube is an amazing tool.
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Jan 14, 2022 5:42 PM
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BrianS13
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Jan 14, 2022 5:42 PM
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Quote from PorterRanchDB View quoted comment :
Trust me - don't buy this siphon even if this drops to a dollar! Life is short - buy a siphon with a priming pump.
It's very easy to get the siphon going without sucking on the hose. No need for a priming pump.
Jan 14, 2022 5:43 PM
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RainbowGuyJan 14, 2022 5:43 PM
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Quote from tashazoe View quoted comment :
Without a priming mechanism, starting the flow is difficult and the person might end up with a mouthful of gross water.
There is a pump in this too
Quote from BrianS13 View quoted comment :
You do realize there's a way to prime these & start the flow without sucking on the hose, right? YouTube is an amazing tool.
Product video has it too
Jan 14, 2022 5:53 PM
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BrianHSVJan 14, 2022 5:53 PM
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I bought a python system that connects to the sink faucet - well worth the extra money. Gravel cleaning and water changes are MUCH faster, and no longer viewed as a time-consuming chore.

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Jan 14, 2022 6:21 PM
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spidrwJan 14, 2022 6:21 PM
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Bought this 3 days ago for my son's betta tank. For $4.23 <shakes fist at the sky>.
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Jan 14, 2022 6:37 PM
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princesssansaJan 14, 2022 6:37 PM
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Quote from BrianHSV View quoted comment :
I bought a python system that connects to the sink faucet - well worth the extra money. Gravel cleaning and water changes are MUCH faster, and no longer viewed as a time-consuming chore.
Those are better for larger tanks, wouldn't live without one when I had my 55 and 75 gallon tanks. For smaller tanks like my 40 breeders, these are perfect.
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Jan 14, 2022 6:38 PM
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BrianS13
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Jan 14, 2022 6:38 PM
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Quote from spidrw View quoted comment :
Bought this 3 days ago for my son's betta tank. For $4.23 .
Lmao 🤣🤣....Noooooooo! 😭 Ugh, I hate seeing stuff come down further after we buy it, it's like getting kicked in the....well you know. 😢
Jan 14, 2022 6:38 PM
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CalmBoundary335Jan 14, 2022 6:38 PM
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A priming pump is convenient, but it also adds some restriction to the flow. FYI, the mini is on sale as well. I like to use a small one for doing the actual gravel cleaning and getting between plants and what not and then use the larger one for the water change.
Jan 14, 2022 6:42 PM
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CalmBoundary335Jan 14, 2022 6:42 PM
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Quote from BrianHSV View quoted comment :
I bought a python system that connects to the sink faucet - well worth the extra money. Gravel cleaning and water changes are MUCH faster, and no longer viewed as a time-consuming chore.
They can use a lot of water though.
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Jan 14, 2022 6:43 PM
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gabe23111Jan 14, 2022 6:43 PM
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Quote from RainbowGuy View quoted comment :
There is a pump in this too
You sure? Don't think this one has the pump
Quote from BrianHSV View quoted comment :
I bought a python system that connects to the sink faucet - well worth the extra money. Gravel cleaning and water changes are MUCH faster, and no longer viewed as a time-consuming chore.
I have that as well for larger tanks. I have the one in this OP also but it has the pump. I now have a smaller tank in my kids room and it's less time consuming to use this small guy with the pump rather than pulling out my python (let's not think dirty here laugh out loud) with it's 50ft hose and connecting it to a sink. For anything larger than, say 25-30 gallons I'd say the Python is a good investment (even at its crazy inflated price now), but for something smaller, something like the one in this OP is just fine, albeit with a pump to get the syphon going (I'm not putting anything in my mouth where the other end is connected to a tank filled with fish poop)
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Jan 14, 2022 7:28 PM
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BrianS13
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Jan 14, 2022 7:28 PM
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I just tried to buy one for myself and it still says $3.85 on the product page but is showing $10.77 in the cart or if I click buy now. WTH 😭 Guess I shouldn't have waited.

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Jan 14, 2022 7:34 PM
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DragonflyWarriorJan 14, 2022 7:34 PM
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Great price. In for 3. I keep leaving mine on the ground and stepping on them and cracking the plastic tube.

You can make a straw out of your hand and you'll never need to touch the tube with your mouth. Priming pumps sometimes get in the way so I like these simple ones.

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