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Python Pro Clean-Mini 1" x 6" Tube with 6 ft. Hose
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- Effectively separates and removes debris from your aquarium
- Constructed with flexible, high quality tubing
- Easy-to-use Gravel Washer & Siphon Kit
- Separates and removes debris from your aquarium
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Easy to use | 4.2 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
Suction power | 3.9 | 4.3 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
Easy to clean | 4.3 | — | 3.1 | 3.6 | — |
Value for money | 4.2 | — | 3.5 | 3.9 | — |
Easy to assemble | — | 4.6 | 4.2 | — | 4.4 |
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Python Pro Clean-Mini
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 Mini size is ideal for fish bowls and small aquariums up to 10 gallons in size.
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 11 x 4 x 1 inches; 4 ounces
- Manufacturer recommended age : 1 month and up
- Item model number : 6PC
- Department : Unisex-Adult
- Date First Available : April 3, 2008
- Manufacturer : Python Products Inc.
- ASIN : B0002APRT2
- Country of Origin : USA
- Best Sellers Rank: #13,621 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
- #20 in Aquarium Gravel Cleaners
- Customer Reviews:
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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 Mini size is ideal for fish bowls and small aquariums up to 10 gallons in size.
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Customers like the performance, size and value of the pet supplies. For example, they mention that it works well, it's compact and easy to use. They appreciate the value for money and the ease of cleaning.
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Customers like the performance of the pet supplies. For example, they say it gets the job done, it's fine to use while fish are in the tank, and it works well for small debris like fish waste. Some mention that it'll work well for cleaning their tank rocks.
"This thing works great! The gravel vac I have for my larger tank sucks out the water much too fast...." Read more
"...this for my 5-gallon tank that houses some tetras and I've had no problems at all...." Read more
"It's a siphon. Gets the job done. One thing I appreciate about it is that the tube (except the gravel vac itself) is very malleable...." Read more
"...see the product didn’t have any crack or malfunctions and it worked really well!..." Read more
Customers like the size of the pet supplies. For example, they say it's the perfect size for small fish tank owners, and is compact enough to maneuver in the space. Some mention that the 1 inch diameter tube was perfect. Overall, most are happy with the size and functionality of the product.
"...It's the perfect size for small fish tank owners and something I highly recommend if you're looking to clean your tank without ever having to lift..." Read more
"...Materials and quality were as expected, and the flexible tube fits the main suction tube tightly." Read more
"...It's small enough to maneuver into tight spaces and corners." Read more
"...It can be a little slow draining as the ID of the tubing is pretty small (can be a good or bad thing depending) for $6 it’s great and it’s a great..." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the pet supplies. For example, they say it's easy to get the flow started, and the siphon going. They mention that the hose is easy to put together, and it doesn't have any attachments. Customers also say that the flow isn't too fast or too slow, and that the instructions are clear.
"...The hose is easy to get started - simply fill the cup end with water and hold straight up, then repeat until the water gets flowing downwards and..." Read more
"...Also, it was very easy to get the siphon going using the "fill the tube up and let gravity do the work" method, per some of the questions answered..." Read more
"...The flow is perfect, not too fast, but strong enough to remove debris." Read more
"...This is SO simple for my small beta tank, it's beyond belief...." Read more
Customers like the ease of cleaning with the pet supplies. They say it works well, cleans great, and is perfect for keeping the gravel clean. It makes water changes and gravel cleaning so easy, and it gets dirt out. Customers also say it sucks the filth out of the gravel without sucking up the gravel itself. They love the way it lifts the gravel and sludge, then drops the gravel while the muck, and that it does a solid job at picking up debris.
"...The hose is well made and easy to clean by simply rinsing...." Read more
"Works great to clean my small tank. The flow rate of the water is perfect. No rocks get sucked in, just the yuck in them." Read more
"This makes cleaning a fish tank very easy. I watched YouTube video that recommended this particular vacuum and she showed how to use it very simply...." Read more
"...Easily sucks up any dirt or remains left by fish, along with algae...." Read more
Customers like the value of the pet supplies. They say it's a great investment for their fish tank, and worth every penny. Some mention that the product is very cheap but works great.
"...suction isn’t all that powerful, so consider that when buying, but it is cheap, so you’re basically getting what you pay for...." Read more
"...The product itself is great, and worthy every penny. I hope this review helps someone with a similar situation." Read more
"...hang of operating a siphon for the tank, but this product is great for the price point...." Read more
"Great value ~" Read more
Customers like the quality of the pet supplies. They say it's sturdy, well made, and uses the same heavy duty plastic like in its bigger brothers. Customers also say it works well and will certainly last a long time. They mention that it didn't have any crack or malfunctions, and it'll hold up well to weekly cleanings. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"this is a amazing tool i use it a lot with tank maintenance and gravel vacs. over all it’s a great product" Read more
"...TLDR; it’s great quality. It’s small. Smaller than aqueon nano. The tubing is of the very highest quality as is the vacuum...." Read more
"...The hose is well made and easy to clean by simply rinsing...." Read more
"...Materials and quality were as expected, and the flexible tube fits the main suction tube tightly." Read more
Customers are mixed about the suction of the pet supplies. Some mention that it has a slow suction, while others say that it does have great suction power. The flow is perfect, not too fast, but strong enough to remove debris. However, some customers say that the sucker isn't all that powerful and has too much pull when trying to clean aquariums.
"...The suction isn’t all that powerful, so consider that when buying, but it is cheap, so you’re basically getting what you pay for...." Read more
"...The suction easily sucks up debris from the bottom of the tank without sucking out the gravel, and the fish is minimally disturbed...." Read more
"...The amount of suction is not very powerful, but this could be due to my learning experience on how to use a siphon...." Read more
"...The flow is perfect, not too fast, but strong enough to remove debris." Read more
Customers are mixed about the drain speed of the pet supplies. Some mention that it doesn't drain the water too quickly, giving them time to vacuum the sand. However, others say that it takes a while to empty out water, making water changes take a little longer. The ID of the tubing is pretty small, and it doesn’t vac gravel well.
"...I like that this siphon doesn't drain the water too quickly, as it gives me time to vacuum the sand throughout the tank and really give it a good..." Read more
"...It can be a little slow draining as the ID of the tubing is pretty small (can be a good or bad thing depending) for $6 it’s great and it’s a great..." Read more
"...It also doesn't suck up the water quickly either so it gives me time to really clean up well and thoroughly." Read more
"...I would recommend only doing it maybe once a month because it takes out so much water as well)..." Read more
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That caveat out of the way; I run aqua soil in nearly every tank with the very rare exception of an epiphyte only scape where I choose a thin layer of sand as a base, but that’s rare. You don’t vacuum aqua soil. Especially when delicate carpets are growing. That being said you still need to remove detritus from the soil without disturbing plants and roots. Basically carefully blast the soil with a baster or pipette while siphoning the kicked up detritus. I searched so hard to find the right diameter and softness of tubing to be able to do this without draining all my water before cleaning the soil. Most vacuums are too big for this. I mostly run nanos. My biggest scale is 20 gallons. I’m space limited currently. I run 20 down to as small as 2 gallons. Airline is too small to do this effectively. Others are too big. Even when controlling the flow by pinching the tubing it was very difficult. That’s where this python comes in. It is the most high quality tubing in all the siphons I purchased. It happens to be a great size for smaller tank with the perfect ID tubing for when I’m trying to clean aqua soil as I described above. Now for regular good old water changes it’s a little slow for my bigger tanks but I don’t mind bc I like to clean very thoroughly. Very rarely do I just do a water change.
TLDR; it’s great quality. It’s small. Smaller than aqueon nano. The tubing is of the very highest quality as is the vacuum. It can be a little slow draining as the ID of the tubing is pretty small (can be a good or bad thing depending) for $6 it’s great and it’s a great tool added to my many. Very happy I bought two.
The only problem (which can’t really be prevented) is if a snail or object gets stuck in the top of the funnel. The hose is easy enough to pinch to decrease suction to let whatever is in the larger tube out.
Pro tip: **Don’t start a suction with your mouth** There is a super easy way that many YouTube videos will show you where you basically fill up the tube with water, lift it up above the water line, and then drop it back under the water as the water drains. It will save you from a mouthful of nasty tank water. Fortunately I haven’t experienced it but have seen too many people that have!
I used this for a 5 gallon tank with fine sand, and it did okay. I had to finesse it and make sure the tube didn’t pick up loads of sand, but if you just glide it over the top, or rake the sand with your fingers first before you vacuum, all will be well.
The suction isn’t all that powerful, so consider that when buying, but it is cheap, so you’re basically getting what you pay for. If you have a lot of patience and a rag to suck on the tube over, then this is the gravel vacuum for you.
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Since the tank is on a cabinet and above the bucket I siphon the dirty water into, i put the siphon head into the tank then suck the tube on the other side. as soon as the water starts coming down i put the tube into the bucket- it didn't take me long to get the hang of it.
The tubing itself is made from exceptional quality- it's thick and strong.
The siphon head doesn't have a lining to stop fish or shrimps getting picked up and trapped, but the 'neck'? of the plastic siphon is incredibly narrow and actually when siphoning the fish don't like to get near me anyway so i'm not worried they'll get hurt.
One issue i do have though is if i don't pull the siphon up fast enough and too much gravel gets lifted up, occasionally bits of gravel will get sucked up too far. they then get stuck in the neck part of it and it stops the water flow. I then have to separate the tubing from the siphon head to release the bits of gravel and then reconnect them, and 9/10 times this will mean I have already broken the water flow and have to restart the process. This is my only issue and it's partly due to my own error anyway, so I would still buy it again if I needed to.
One question I do have is that some parts of the tubing had originally gone a dark green colour, which I assumed was from me just forgetting to wash the inside with clean water. It now got a few PINK/RED patches, again on the inside, and this time I have no idea what's caused it. I don't have any red tinted plants in the tank. It may be bacteria, I don't know... but it hasn't gone yet. I'm not that bothered by it as I only use the siphon to take dirty water out and not fresh water. This is just something to bare in mind.
Python is an exceptional brand and definitely worth the money. The mini version I bought is at a very reasonable price and cheaper than some of the other branded siphons that are also on sale on amazon and are not built nearly as well.
This is a simple yet very effective product.
Nothing great interms of efficiency and usage just average, not worth the cost.
Buy bigger size if tank is about 55 gallons.