EHIEM AUTOMATIC GRAVEL CLEANER REVIEW
EHIEM AUTOMATIC GRAVEL CLEANER REVIEW
Got a little time today to write up a quick review for those who is interested:
How It Works?
This battery -operated gravel cleaner (they even included batteries) is designed that dirt is taken up without disturbing the gravel and its purifying bacteria.
Comes with an ON/OFF switch (can’t be any easier) and the only thing you have to assemble is the plastic end.
It runs on 4 battery and the battery casing is waterproof, which means the whole thing can be submerged into the water.
The pump is quite strong and yet with a gentle suction. However have to be careful not to let the sand go up too high or it might end up jamming the rotating gear.
A filter compartment in the device retains the dirt while letting the water immediately back into the aquarium. The filter element is simple to remove for cleaning.
Automatic gravel cleaner picture â€"œ filter box dismantle:
Suitable to used both for FW and SW tanks and most importantly to note
ITS FULLY SUBMERSIBLE
What they can do better:
As the water is return back into the tank, you still have to do WC, unlike those manual gravel cleaner, where you can vacuum the bottom and do a WC at the same time.
Would be nice to have an option to removed the water in this case.
Summary:
What else’s to say, works as advertise and I think they are the only battery-operated gravel cleaner out there.
I would rate this product a ‘must-have’ for busy executives, who don’t have time to clean the sand bed regularly.
Also a great tool to clean your sump tank, especially in those tight space and shallow water where the manual gravel won’t work too well.
No more hand shaking for me and having those hose connected to your manual gravel comes loose and causing a flood in your house…. :lol:
Overall, I give this an A+ in my books of ‘recommended maintenance equipments to have’.
Already got another 2 friends buying it……
:rollface:
Is it mobile or attached to the blue ridge?
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