Aquarium Cleaning Tools

Buying guides

Choose tools for your aquarium

Start with the panel, substrate or hose you want to clean.

Choose an aquarium cleaner by panel material and thickness

Identify what the panel is made of before comparing magnets, blades, pads or handle reach.

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Match replacement blades, pads and scraper heads

Check the exact tool model, connection and contact surface before replacing a wear part.

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Choose a handheld aquarium siphon

Compare intake clearance, hose routing and how the siphon is primed.

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Measure for a faucet-connected aquarium water changer

Check the faucet connection and actual route from sink to tank before choosing a hose length.

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Match an aquarium brush to a hose or tight corner

Compare bristle width with the opening, then choose a reach and shaft that match the path.

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Choose nets and tongs for a restricted tank opening

Match the frame or jaw shape to the space around the brace, rim and hardscape.

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Compare the heads in an aquarium cleaning kit

Choose a kit by the jobs its heads cover and the tools you already have.

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