Yaubay 132GPH Manual Aquarium Gravel Cleaner

The Yaubay Manual Aquarium Gravel Cleaner (model WC02-M15-B) is a hand-operated siphon with a handgun-style grip. It is rated at 132GPH and combines four jobs: dirt suction, sand washing, water changing and flow control.

Start and control the flow

Press the handle button to start the siphon. Built-in thickened dual airbags provide the suction, so there is no mouth priming and less effort than squeezing a bulb. A wheel on the body lets you adjust the flow while you work, which is useful over sand or near plants where full flow would pull up substrate.

Suction head and filter

The duckbill suction port pulls fish waste and debris out of the gravel. A built-in detachable filter sponge helps keep fish out of the hose while sand washes back down. The head rotates 360° to reach corners and around decor.

Reach and hose

Extension hard tubes take the cleaner from 163 to 33”, so it covers short and deep tanks. The 6-foot flexible hose comes with a bucket clip that holds it in place and prevents splashing.

Using it well

• Start on low flow and raise it once the siphon is running.
• On sand, hover the head just above the surface.
• Rinse the sponge after each use so it does not clog.
• Keep the bucket below the tank during draining.

Support

Yaubay lists 12-month support for the product. Contact them if a part fails.

Who it suits

Keepers who want more control than a basic bulb siphon but do not want a powered unit. For a fully motorized option, compare the AQQA 6-in-1 electric gravel cleaner. For bucket-free changes on large tanks, look at the enomol 30ft water changer.

Adjustable flow is the main reason to choose this model. Being able to slow the siphon near plant roots or over fine sand means less substrate lost and fewer plants pulled loose during a routine clean.