The Rena Rena Basic Gravel vacuum is a must for any serious aquarist on a budget. No matter what filtration you use a gravel vacuum will help you maintain a cleaner and healthier environment for your fish by both removing waste that settles to the bottom and facilitating weekly water changes.
The Rena Basic gravel vacuum provides a combination of unique features not found on other budget priced gravel vacuum. First, the gravel vacuum is self-priming(pic 3). A few quick up and down strokes, starts the unit flowing. Unlike other gravel vacuums the Rena Basic gravel vacuum features a reversible head with built-in strainer to prevent your smaller tank occupants from being vacuumed out of the tank with your tank debris. One tip is angled for tight spots or if you prefer a straight tip that is also included (pics 1&2). The tips have built-in rakes for thorough agitation of the gravel while vacuuming insuring you get a thorough cleaning below the surface of the gravel. This combination of features makes the Rena Basic Gravel Vacuum a great value and valuable tool for any aquarium hobbyist.
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