The EasyVac Gravel Cleaner Medium 37cm is a dedicated aquarium maintenance tool designed to simplify regular substrate cleaning for both new and experienced aquarists. Its medium‑length, oval cleaning tube allows accurate control in nano and small aquariums, giving you the ability to remove fish waste, uneaten food and plant debris without disturbing livestock or décor.

For the beginner aquarist, this cleaner offers an intuitive way to perform partial water changes and gravel maintenance at the same time, helping to maintain stable water quality and a healthy environment for fish and invertebrates.

Main features and benefits

• Quick‑start priming system
  The cleaner uses an easy up‑and‑down shaking motion to start the siphon, eliminating the need for mouth priming and reducing mess around the aquarium. This simple action is especially reassuring for beginners who want a clean and hygienic way to begin water flow during maintenance.

• Narrow, oval cleaning tube (37 cm)
  The 37 cm oval tube is slim enough to reach between plants, décor and hardscape, as well as into corners that are often difficult to access with wider vacuums. The shape also helps lift debris effectively from the substrate surface while maintaining a gentle flow that does not collapse the gravel bed.

• Integrated gravel guard and anti‑clog design
  A built‑in gravel guard prevents substrate from being drawn into the hose, reducing the risk of clogging and ensuring that gravel, sand and small stones remain in the aquarium where they belong. This feature protects both your equipment and your livestock by limiting sudden substrate movement and minimizing stress during cleaning.

• Non‑kink hose with 2‑in‑1 bucket clip
  The included 1.8 m non‑kink hose is designed to maintain a smooth, continuous flow of water during use, helping you avoid interruptions and allowing you to focus on precise cleaning. The 2‑in‑1 bucket clip secures the hose to the bucket and also offers OPEN, REDUCED or CLOSED flow settings, giving you easy control over the water flow rate during maintenance.

• For freshwater and marine aquariums
  The EasyVac Medium is suitable for both freshwater and saltwater systems, making it a flexible choice for community tanks, planted aquariums and smaller reef setups. It can be used on a wide range of substrates, including fine sand, standard aquarium gravel and small decorative stones.

How to use :

1. Preparation

   • Place a bucket lower than the aquarium and attach the hose securely using the 2‑in‑1 bucket clip.

   • Submerge the entire cleaning tube in the aquarium to expel trapped air, ensuring the tube is fully filled with water.

2. Starting the siphon

   • Hold the tube vertically in the tank and move it up and down in a short, firm shaking motion to activate the quick‑start priming valve.

   • Once water begins to flow steadily through the hose into the bucket, keep the tube submerged and gently lower it into the substrate.

3. Cleaning the substrate

   • Insert the tube into the gravel and lift slightly so that debris is lifted and carried away while the gravel itself falls back through the guard and remains in place.

   • Move methodically across the tank base in sections, focusing on areas where waste tends to accumulate (around décor, behind rocks, under filter outlets).

4. Controlling water changes

   • Use the 2‑in‑1 bucket clip to adjust flow to REDUCED if you need more time to clean a specific area without removing too much water too quickly.

   • Stop the siphon once you have removed the desired percentage of water (commonly 20–30% for a routine water change), then refill the aquarium with conditioned water of matching temperature.

These simple steps allow even first‑time aquarists to perform professional‑looking maintenance while keeping fish stress low and water parameters more stable.