--- product_id: 4598310 title: "Python Pro-Clean Aquarium Gravel Washer & Siphon Kit, Small" brand: "python" price: "€ 31.21" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/4598310-python-pro-clean-aquarium-gravel-washer-and-siphon-kit-small store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Effortless debris removal Flexible, high-quality tubing Lightweight & compact design Python Pro-Clean Aquarium Gravel Washer & Siphon Kit, Small **Brand:** python **Price:** € 31.21 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🧼 Clean smarter, not harder — your nano tank’s new best friend! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Python Pro-Clean Aquarium Gravel Washer & Siphon Kit, Small by python - **How much does it cost?** € 31.21 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/4598310-python-pro-clean-aquarium-gravel-washer-and-siphon-kit-small) ## Best For - python enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted python brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Perfect for Nano Tanks:** Optimized small size ideal for 10-20 gallon aquariums, including delicate substrates. - • **Premium Flexible Tubing:** Soft, durable tubing that adapts perfectly to your tank setup without kinks. - • **Time-Saving Water Changes:** Streamline your routine with a tool that cleans and siphons simultaneously, cutting maintenance time. - • **Gentle Yet Effective Suction:** Strong enough to clean gravel without disturbing fish or plants—no accidental vacuuming! - • **Effortless Aquarium Maintenance:** Quickly separates and removes debris for pristine water clarity. ## Overview The Python Pro-Clean Aquarium Gravel Washer & Siphon Kit (Small) is a lightweight, flexible, and easy-to-use tool designed for aquariums between 10-20 gallons. It efficiently removes debris from gravel and substrate while enabling effortless water changes, making it perfect for both beginner and experienced aquarists who want to maintain crystal-clear water with minimal hassle. ## Description The Python Pro-Clean Gravel Washer & Siphon Kit is perfect for the beginner and experienced hobbyist alike. It effectively separates and removes debris from your aquarium while you perform routine water changes. The Pro-Clean is constructed using only the highest quality materials. The Small size is ideal for aquariums 10-20 gallons in size. Review: PERFECT FOR SMALLER NANO TANKS REGARDLESS OF SUBSTRATE - I'm familiar with the Python Cleaning products because I used to keep big Cichlid tanks (90 gal & 75 gal) 5 yrs ago then left the hobby. I used one of Python's larger syphons that hooked right up to the sink and allowed me to clean these large tanks quickly and efficiently...but that's a totally different review. Getting back into aquaria...I have decided to go 'Nano' tanks. I have two 3 gal. acrylic cubes and one 2 gal. glass jar so they are considerable smaller in scale so small that at first I didn't even consider using such a tool as this for tank maintainance. Finally, after struggling with tank water quality I started reading desertcart Reviews on these 'Mini' or 'Small' gravel washers and I decided that I needed one. I not only read reviews on the Python product but also others. Finally I decided on the Python based on my previous experience with the company and product albeit the much larger cleaner. OK..on to the review. I am or was right in the midst of changing my substrates. I started with a black coral sand which was very attractive but compacting over time. I felt it was not ideal for the plants I am growing. I also felt this substrate was trapping debris and organic detrius contributing to poor water quality. It took me awhile to realize that it was FAR more challenging maintaining water quality in a 3 gal tank versus the 90 gal. 90 gallons of water allows for far more stability in quality and allows for more error and less maintainance. The other 3 Gal. cube I'd already gutted and started over with Black Laterite a porous clay more suitable for plants and much larger than sand. This Python worked GREAT on BOTH the sand and the Laterite. The sand you had to watch more closely and manipulate the cleaning end / suction end / business end to allow sand to drop back down if inadvertently picked up but the suction was pretty much perfect for me, IMHO. Not too strong and yet strong enough to pick up detrius and clean both sand and laterite. I know alot of aquarists use sand substrates so this is a key 'Take Away' for you sand people. Laterite while being much larger than sand is VERY light as it is highly porous clay but the Python handled it perfectly. I liked the tube length and found that I did not have to do anything special to keep the discharge end in my bucket. It is soft and pliable and curled up in the bucket and never moved. I cleaned the substrate until I'd sucked about 1/3 the tank or 1 gal. for a water change and it took only a couple of minutes so it was fast enough to limit the amount of time cleaning yet slow enough to allow for a thorough cleaning of the substrate. I'm very happy that I went with the Python. Heck, it was ONLY $3.74 on Sale! Free Shipping as an 'Add-On'...I thought....for $3.74 If I don't like it I'll throw it away and buy some other product. I spend more than $3.74 on my morning coffee! You can't please ALL of the people ALL of the time ....but I'd be willing to bet that this Python will please MOST of the people MOST of the time and for $3.74 you aren't taking much risk in finding out. It's a 'No-Brainer' !! Python Pro-Clean Aquarium Gravel Washer and Siphon Kit, Small Review: Great manual mini vac! - I love it! Exactly what I hoped. Works just like a larger gravel vac but without the clunkiness and hassle of in-take valves or pumps. This is perfect for my ten gallons and other nano tanks and it’s not so strong that it can take up fish. Although, while vacuuming my pearl weed carpet I did end up sucking up a few baby shrimp which I had to filter out with multiple nets. This is perfect for removing detritus and debris in a gentle manager and to avoid sucking up shrimplets id say a bit of pantyhose on the end should do the trick. I definitely recommend this product and I can see the difference in quality between this and the aqueous brand. I will say it’s instructions say to swirl above the substrate rather than digging in but as long as you don’t have stratified or powdery substrate it works fine this way as well. I used it over black diamond blasting sand and pavers sand. ## Features - Effectively separates and removes debris from your aquarium - Constructed with flexible, high quality tubing - Easy-to-use Gravel Washer & Siphon Kit - Allows you to perform effortless water changes! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0002APRVK | | ASIN | B0002APRVK | | Allergen Information | Allergen-Free | | Best Sellers Rank | #115,424 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #185 in Aquarium Gravel Cleaners | | Brand Name | Python | | Contains Liquid Contents? | Yes | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (2,600) | | Date First Available | October 2, 2001 | | Department | Unisex-Adult | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00094036121631 | | Included Components | Python Pro-Clean Aquarium Gravel Washer & Siphon Kit, Small | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Form | Stick | | Item Type Name | Python Pro-Clean Aquarium Gravel Washer & Siphon Kit, Small | | Item Volume | 20 Gallons | | Item Weight | 0.09 Kilograms | | Item model number | 12PC | | Manufacturer | Python Products Inc. | | Manufacturer | Python Products Inc. | | Manufacturer recommended age | 1 month and up | | Material Features | Non-Toxic | | Number of Items | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 15 x 4 x 1 inches; 3 ounces | | Scent | Gravel | | Special Features | Lightweight | | Specific Uses For Product | Aquarium Maintenance | | UPC | 094036121631 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | Warranty | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Python - **Item Form:** Stick - **Material Feature:** Non-Toxic - **Scent:** Gravel - **Specific Uses For Product:** Aquarium Maintenance ## Images ![Python Pro-Clean Aquarium Gravel Washer & Siphon Kit, Small - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71E255OcpkL.jpg) ![Python Pro-Clean Aquarium Gravel Washer & Siphon Kit, Small - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71UYioGX+UL.jpg) ![Python Pro-Clean Aquarium Gravel Washer & Siphon Kit, Small - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/716lxFHE8GL.jpg) ![Python Pro-Clean Aquarium Gravel Washer & Siphon Kit, Small - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/313Gp4G3IyL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ PERFECT FOR SMALLER NANO TANKS REGARDLESS OF SUBSTRATE *by B***C on July 8, 2018* I'm familiar with the Python Cleaning products because I used to keep big Cichlid tanks (90 gal & 75 gal) 5 yrs ago then left the hobby. I used one of Python's larger syphons that hooked right up to the sink and allowed me to clean these large tanks quickly and efficiently...but that's a totally different review. Getting back into aquaria...I have decided to go 'Nano' tanks. I have two 3 gal. acrylic cubes and one 2 gal. glass jar so they are considerable smaller in scale so small that at first I didn't even consider using such a tool as this for tank maintainance. Finally, after struggling with tank water quality I started reading Amazon Reviews on these 'Mini' or 'Small' gravel washers and I decided that I needed one. I not only read reviews on the Python product but also others. Finally I decided on the Python based on my previous experience with the company and product albeit the much larger cleaner. OK..on to the review. I am or was right in the midst of changing my substrates. I started with a black coral sand which was very attractive but compacting over time. I felt it was not ideal for the plants I am growing. I also felt this substrate was trapping debris and organic detrius contributing to poor water quality. It took me awhile to realize that it was FAR more challenging maintaining water quality in a 3 gal tank versus the 90 gal. 90 gallons of water allows for far more stability in quality and allows for more error and less maintainance. The other 3 Gal. cube I'd already gutted and started over with Black Laterite a porous clay more suitable for plants and much larger than sand. This Python worked GREAT on BOTH the sand and the Laterite. The sand you had to watch more closely and manipulate the cleaning end / suction end / business end to allow sand to drop back down if inadvertently picked up but the suction was pretty much perfect for me, IMHO. Not too strong and yet strong enough to pick up detrius and clean both sand and laterite. I know alot of aquarists use sand substrates so this is a key 'Take Away' for you sand people. Laterite while being much larger than sand is VERY light as it is highly porous clay but the Python handled it perfectly. I liked the tube length and found that I did not have to do anything special to keep the discharge end in my bucket. It is soft and pliable and curled up in the bucket and never moved. I cleaned the substrate until I'd sucked about 1/3 the tank or 1 gal. for a water change and it took only a couple of minutes so it was fast enough to limit the amount of time cleaning yet slow enough to allow for a thorough cleaning of the substrate. I'm very happy that I went with the Python. Heck, it was ONLY $3.74 on Sale! Free Shipping as an 'Add-On'...I thought....for $3.74 If I don't like it I'll throw it away and buy some other product. I spend more than $3.74 on my morning coffee! You can't please ALL of the people ALL of the time ....but I'd be willing to bet that this Python will please MOST of the people MOST of the time and for $3.74 you aren't taking much risk in finding out. It's a 'No-Brainer' !! Python Pro-Clean Aquarium Gravel Washer and Siphon Kit, Small ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great manual mini vac! *by S***E on May 4, 2021* I love it! Exactly what I hoped. Works just like a larger gravel vac but without the clunkiness and hassle of in-take valves or pumps. This is perfect for my ten gallons and other nano tanks and it’s not so strong that it can take up fish. Although, while vacuuming my pearl weed carpet I did end up sucking up a few baby shrimp which I had to filter out with multiple nets. This is perfect for removing detritus and debris in a gentle manager and to avoid sucking up shrimplets id say a bit of pantyhose on the end should do the trick. I definitely recommend this product and I can see the difference in quality between this and the aqueous brand. I will say it’s instructions say to swirl above the substrate rather than digging in but as long as you don’t have stratified or powdery substrate it works fine this way as well. I used it over black diamond blasting sand and pavers sand. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Decent Low-Volume High-Suction Siphon; 5-gallons in 5 Minutes *by D***O on August 11, 2017* Purchased and in use for 6 months; so far no material quality or functioning problems. Can fill a 5-gallon bucket in roughly 5 minutes, give or take a few depending on the height difference of your tank and water disposal container. Hose Is very pliable and works well, with enough suction that it will pick up sand granules. Gravel tube is sturdy enough to move gravel substrate around by pushing. Only issue is that the connection couple between the gravel tube and tubing can get clogged easily with anything > 1/4-inch like plant debris. Couple design 'traps' the debris there rather than forcing it through the tubing, which can work with or against you depending what you desire. Recommend ## Frequently Bought Together - Python Pro-Clean Aquarium Gravel Washer & Siphon Kit, Small - Python Pro Clean-Mini 1" x 6" Tube with 6 ft. 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