{"product_id":"aqua-one-gravel-cleaner","title":"Aqua one Gravel Cleaner","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eUSER GUIDE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eThe AquaOne Gravel Cleaner is an essential tool for maintaining the health and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eclarity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003e of your aquarium. It works by using the principle of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003esyphon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003e to simultaneously extract waste and detritus from your gravel bed while removing excess water for your routine water change. Regular use ensures a pristine substrate and healthy water quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eKEY FEATURES AND COMPONENTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eThe standard AquaOne gravel cleaner (often referred to as a gravel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003esyphon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003e) typically consists of three main parts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eCleaning Tube (The Bell):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003e The large, rigid plastic cylinder that is submerged into the water. Its diameter allows water to flow rapidly while creating turbulence that draws lightweight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003erubbish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003e (detritus, fish waste) up into the hose, leaving the heavier gravel behind.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eFlexible Syphon Hose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003e A long, clear, flexible tube that carries the water and extracted waste from the tank to the disposal bucket.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eStart Valve\/Primer (Optional):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003e Many modern AquaOne models include a manual pump or bulb, or a simple up\/down plunger, designed to quickly establish the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003esyphon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003e flow without needing to suck-start the hose.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eFollow these steps for effective and mess-free cleaning. Ensure your disposal bucket is placed lower than the aquarium water level to allow gravity to maintain the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003esyphon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eStep 1: Preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003ePlace a large, clean bucket on the floor next to your aquarium. Ensure it can hold at least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-render\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex-html\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e25%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003e of your tank’s water volume, as this process performs your water change simultaneously.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eSwitch off and unplug all electrical equipment, including the filter and heater, for safety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eSecure the flexible hose’s outflow end into the bucket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eStep 2: Starting the Syphon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eThere are three common ways to start the flow, depending on your model:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eUsing a Primer\/Pump (If included):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003e Submerge the bell entirely in the tank. Place the outflow end of the hose into the bucket. Rapidly pump the manual primer bulb or plunger several times until water begins flowing steadily through the hose into the bucket.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eThe Submersion Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003e Completely fill the bell and hose with water by fully submerging the entire unit horizontally. Pinch or seal the outflow end of the hose, lift the bell into the tank, and quickly place the outflow end into the bucket. Release the pinch, and the flow should start.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eThe Bucket Method (Alternative):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003e Fill the bell and hose with water. Place the bell into the tank. Quickly drop the outflow end of the hose into the disposal bucket on the floor.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eStep 3: Cleaning the Gravel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eOnce a steady \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003esyphon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003e flow is established, place the bell end vertically into the gravel.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eGently push the bell straight down into the substrate until it is buried by about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-render\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex-html\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003e to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-render\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex-html\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e centimetres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eLift the bell slowly. The turbulence inside the tube will lift the lighter detritus while the heavier gravel drops back down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eRepeat this process, moving methodically across a different section of the substrate each time, until the desired amount of water has been removed from the tank (typically \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-render\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"katex-html\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mord\"\u003e25%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003e of the total volume).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eIf the tube becomes clogged, lift it out and shake it to clear the blockage before repeating the process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eStep 4: Finishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eWhen you have removed the correct amount of water, pull the bell and hose out of the aquarium. Ensure the outflow end remains above the bucket until the flow stops to avoid splashing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eRefill the aquarium with freshly conditioned water that matches the tank’s current temperature and parameters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003ePlug in and switch on your electrical equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eMAINTENANCE AND CARE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003e After every use, thoroughly rinse the entire unit with clean tap water to remove any residual waste and prevent bacterial build-up.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eStorage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003e Store the cleaner straight or gently coiled to prevent kinking the flexible hose, which can impede future \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003esyphon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003e flow.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003eInspections:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003e Periodically check the flexible hose for cracks or tears, which would cause the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003esyphon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"selected\"\u003e to fail.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wirral Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"9\"-16\"","offer_id":53040250847560,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5\"","offer_id":53040250880328,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"9\"","offer_id":53040250913096,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10\"","offer_id":53040250945864,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/1364\/7944\/files\/vacatankaquaone.webp?v=1777975346","url":"https:\/\/www.wirralaquatics.co.uk\/products\/aqua-one-gravel-cleaner","provider":"Wirral Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}