{"product_id":"lees-gravel-cleaner","title":"Lees Gravel Cleaner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart the siphon with a pump of the handle, not a mouthful of tank water.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Lee's Gravel Cleaner is a self-starting siphon vacuum that lifts waste out of the substrate during a water change, separating debris from gravel as the water drains. It comes in five barrel lengths — Mini (5\"), Small (9\"), Medium (10\"), Large (16\") and Large (24\") — so you can match the cleaner to the depth of the tank you're servicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-start siphon\u003c\/strong\u003e — a few pumps of the barrel gets water flowing, no priming by mouth and no separate pump needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide-mouth nozzle\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 5\" barrel's nozzle is built to increase surface coverage over a plain tube, so fewer passes get the job done.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHose clip included\u003c\/strong\u003e — holds the drain hose over the edge of your bucket so it doesn't slip out mid-siphon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive barrel lengths\u003c\/strong\u003e — from a 5\" nano-tank size up to a 24\" barrel for deep tanks, sold as separate variants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-start siphon, hand-primed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarrel diameter (5\" Mini)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1⅝ in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHose clip; wide-mouth nozzle on the 5\" barrel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarrel length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMini\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNano and small tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall to medium tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep or very large tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer publishes an exact barrel diameter only for the 5\" Mini, at 1⅝ in. The longer barrels step up in diameter to keep suction effective over a longer reach, but Lee's doesn't list an exact figure for each size, so we haven't guessed one — go by tank depth rather than barrel width when choosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for routine gravel and sand-bed cleaning in freshwater and marine tanks during a water change. Choose the barrel length that reaches your substrate comfortably from above the waterline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot a substitute for mechanical or biological filtration — it removes settled debris during a water change, it doesn't filter the water in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the barrel and nozzle in clean water after use so detritus doesn't dry inside it. Check the hose clip periodically for wear if it's used weekly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-prime\"\u003eSeachem Prime\u003c\/a\u003e — dose your top-up water while you've got the bucket out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-algae-scraper\"\u003eSeachem Algae Scraper\u003c\/a\u003e — clear the glass in the same maintenance session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-freshwater-master-multi-test-kit-5-in-1\"\u003eAPI Freshwater Master Multi Test Kit 5 in 1\u003c\/a\u003e — check parameters after your water change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo fixed manufacturer warranty term is published for this accessory; your purchase is covered by the consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law. Ships standard parcel freight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to suck on the hose to start it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The self-start mechanism gets the siphon flowing with a few pumps of the barrel — no priming by mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich size should I buy for a nano tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5\" Mini is the shortest barrel in the range and suits nano and small tanks best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use this in a planted tank without disturbing the roots?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHover the nozzle just above the substrate surface rather than pushing it in deep, and you'll lift loose debris without pulling up root systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it work in saltwater?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it's suitable for both freshwater and marine aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lees Aqua","offers":[{"title":"Mini (5)","offer_id":55242291052835,"sku":"BA3161","price":27.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Small (9)","offer_id":55335443857699,"sku":"BA3162","price":35.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (10)","offer_id":55335443890467,"sku":"BA3160","price":41.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (16)","offer_id":55335443923235,"sku":"BA3163","price":49.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (24)","offer_id":55335443956003,"sku":"BA3164","price":62.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/lees-gravel-cleaner-mini-5-1054-1600.jpg?v=1781836348","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/lees-gravel-cleaner","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}