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Customer Reviews for EHEIM Quick-Vac Pro
EHEIM Quick-Vac Pro
For quick and thorough removal of sludge and dirt layers on the gravelPowerful and maintenance-free suction pumpComplete with batteries
Average Customer Rating:
(45 Reviews) 45
Rating Breakdown 45 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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35 out of 45(78%)reviewers recommend this product.
Customer Reviews for EHEIM Quick-Vac Pro
Review 1 for EHEIM Quick-Vac Pro
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Good to have
PostedMarch 24, 2013
cichlids007
from Reading, PA
this product is good,cleans your fish tank gravel,the only thing leaves your water clowdy,I mean cloudy,I would recomend adding extra charcol bags to your filter,this will make your water clear faster.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for EHEIM Quick-Vac Pro
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Excellent gravel cleaner
PostedFebruary 19, 2013
NolaNick
from New Orleans
I have a 55 gal community tank and this product is excellent for weekly cleanings of waste and detritus of gravel. I used to clean the gravel using a siphon and during water changes but this is 100% better and more convenient. Firstly, the length is perfect for a 55 gal tank so your hand stays out of the water. The suction is excellent. I have medium to small gravel and it only lifts gravel just enough to agitate it and help vacuum sub surface waste. It is rather quiet and it does not bother the fish. Most fish actually follow it around and wait to pick up an morsels stirred up by the cleaning action. You do have to be weary not to accidentally trap any small curious fish while you are cleaning, but the on / off switch is very conveniently located just in case. It takes me less than 15 min to clean the whole tank.
Cleaning is a breeze. The unit comes apart very easily and rinses under your faucet. Once you remove the screen section, best to remove both end-caps and then rinse the screen both inside and outside.
NOTE:1, Material that is too fine for the screen to filter will be returned into your water so your tank will get a little cloudy for a bit, but depending on your main filter, most of this material will be filtered out or settle down within an hour. Thus, do not clean just before you have company or want to show off your aquarium.
NOTE: 2, when lifting cleaner out of your tank, keep it vertical as it retains water due to suction, until the end is out of the water, at which point the water is released. If you are leaning it outward when you remove it, it may splash some water outside the tank (minimal).
NOTE:3, When rinsing screen, do not push your fingers on the screen itself as this can detach the screen from its frame.
NOTE:4, When removing the clear end suction unit from the motor unit for rinsing, do not twist too hard as the attachment tabs could be broken.
Cleaning is a breeze. The unit comes apart very easily and rinses under your faucet. Once you remove the screen section, best to remove both end-caps and then rinse the screen both inside and outside.
NOTE:1, Material that is too fine for the screen to filter will be returned into your water so your tank will get a little cloudy for a bit, but depending on your main filter, most of this material will be filtered out or settle down within an hour. Thus, do not clean just before you have company or want to show off your aquarium.
NOTE: 2, when lifting cleaner out of your tank, keep it vertical as it retains water due to suction, until the end is out of the water, at which point the water is released. If you are leaning it outward when you remove it, it may splash some water outside the tank (minimal).
NOTE:3, When rinsing screen, do not push your fingers on the screen itself as this can detach the screen from its frame.
NOTE:4, When removing the clear end suction unit from the motor unit for rinsing, do not twist too hard as the attachment tabs could be broken.
Overall this is a great product for me and makes cleaning, fast, quiet and convenient with next to no mess and complete control of the process. The unit appears very robust and is very easy to use. Hopefully the motor will last for a long time.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 3 for EHEIM Quick-Vac Pro
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Got to have it!!!!!!
PostedJune 3, 2012
pet1crazy
from Pensacola Fl
If you have a large deep or any size Tank. You have to have this it is easy to use and clean. I vaccumed my entire 56 gal tank gravel in less than 15 min. super suction and no mess GET IT!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 4 for EHEIM Quick-Vac Pro
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Not For Salt water
PostedApril 15, 2012
RFoxy
from Port Charlotte, fl
This is not a product for salt water! It broke after one use. I would not recommed this product ever!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 5 for EHEIM Quick-Vac Pro
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So Simple, and so Effective!
PostedFebruary 5, 2012
Catfishfiend
from Wichita, KS
We love this, it helps clean out our catfish tanks without having to drain out a ton of water to do it. It really filters the gravel and gets the deeply buried food and waste. A MUST HAVE in my book.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 6 for EHEIM Quick-Vac Pro
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awesome vacuum for aquaruim
PostedAugust 28, 2011
worcester
from worcester. ma
I was bought that month ago. i love it that clean out dirt and food too. see how clean is gravel! I'm continue use that every a monthly. seen worth it. my tank is 14 gallon. see that my gallery of tank OK.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 7 for EHEIM Quick-Vac Pro
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Bad
PostedMay 23, 2011
GlendaleSpider
from New York
It does stir up and collect larger particles from the gravel, but the smaller particles go right through the mesh and into your tank making a big mess of your water. When this happens its kind of useless. I would not reccommend this product
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 8 for EHEIM Quick-Vac Pro
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BIG HELP!
PostedFebruary 3, 2011
annlv
from las vegas,nv
this item is good for gravel cleaning...a must for aquariums...u can find it cheaper though at the PETCO store than on line. the aquarium does become cloudy afterwards but it is only temporary...it does not look very durable but at least it helps keep the aquarium clean ...
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 9 for EHEIM Quick-Vac Pro
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doesn't pick up small products
PostedDecember 7, 2010
JADzilla
from Long Beach, Ca
YES it does clean and it works very easily. however the holes of the net-canister which catches what is filtered are still to large.
i was only able to clean large waste products and not the small particles. it will not pick up any "sludge" smaller then the hole of the net since well it just passes right through and actually making the water look more dirty being no longer bedded within the sand
i figured i might be able to put a layer of fine mesh inside, but you can not open up the canister-net. so not being able to fix the problem i was left with a still very "sludgy" tank.
this product is good for left over food, dead plants, and other large products
not very good for fish waste products that have been settled under the gravel
pros:
easy to use
vacuum suction good
cleans large waste products
easy to use
vacuum suction good
cleans large waste products
cons:
holes to large in net-canister
can not open net-canister
can not clean small waste particles
holes to large in net-canister
can not open net-canister
can not clean small waste particles
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 10 for EHEIM Quick-Vac Pro
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Eheim Gravel Vac
PostedNovember 24, 2010
MsTerry
from Southern Colorado
What an awesome tool! This tool does need to be used in a 10 gal. or larger tank and is fully submersible and actually works better when submersed up to top of filter with water. The batteries do need to be a better battery such as Duracell Ultra and then it runs great! The filter needs to be washed out well after each use, but both ends come off of filter cartridge for ease of cleaning. The filter cartridge can be replaced through Eheim if you damage it. I just can't believe how easy it has made my cleaning of the gravel. You stick it down on that area and watch it suck up the grunge until the water turns clear in the bottom tube and you move on to next area of gravel. (It is my experience that you should clean only half of your tank's gravel at a time to maintain your biological filter.) You will need to stop and remove the filter several times to clean it if you have a dirty tank. Regardless the cost, if you maintain this well, you can't buy a better and more useful tool for the hobby aquarist. Buy it, buy good batteries, maintain it, be a happy fishkeeper!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 11 for EHEIM Quick-Vac Pro
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A MUST HAVE !
PostedNovember 22, 2010
SMKB
from Houston
I have 3 fancy barebottom goldfish tanks(two 40g breeder and one 75g). I use this every other day. Saw it online and went to my local Petco and bought it because of the reviews, I figured if it doesn't do what I need it to do I would return it. Very easy to use. I LOVE IT. I wouldn't be without it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 12 for EHEIM Quick-Vac Pro
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EHEIM Quick-Vac Pro
PostedJuly 13, 2010
BettaLover1
from Birmingham, Alabama
This product seems to be a good one, but it needs to say not for small aquariums. I can not use this product and will need to return it. It is actually quite a very large unit. I have no PETCO near me, so I am uncertain on how to return. Would recommend it to someone with a 10 gallon aquarium or larger.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 13 for EHEIM Quick-Vac Pro
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Quick Vac
PostedApril 18, 2010
EZPEDS1
from Pembroke Pines
So far so good. Anything to help manage a 120 gallon tank.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 14 for EHEIM Quick-Vac Pro
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Unit Died after 9 months
PostedFebruary 20, 2010
theknabs
Worked great for cleaning the gravel. Although we did not use it as often as we "should" have, it ate through the batteries and died after about 9 months. Very disappointed that it cost so much and didn't last longer.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 15 for EHEIM Quick-Vac Pro
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it's ok
PostedNovember 14, 2009
plastickevin
Lasted a few years with light use. Cap breaks easly.I thought for the price it would last at least twice that. Going to purchase another brand.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 16 for EHEIM Quick-Vac Pro
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Great value
PostedJuly 13, 2009
Turtkeeper
this is the best vac!! ever great 5 paws!!:)
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 17 for EHEIM Quick-Vac Pro
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yesir...
PostedApril 9, 2009
DAHNIC
from 56ACE
the price is a bit steep and wish it were a bit stronger...but helps a load in cleaning my bare bottom 34gal solana with the help of a kent sea aquirt to blow thing in its direction...
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 18 for EHEIM Quick-Vac Pro
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Great Product
PostedDecember 29, 2008
Seahag
I have used this over the last two or three years and it makes clean up so much easier, especially when I do not need to make a water change. It cleans the debris out of the gravel without disturbing my rooted plants. My grandson just over fed my fish and this was a great tool
to use to clean up the excess food.
to use to clean up the excess food.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 19 for EHEIM Quick-Vac Pro
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OK. Does what it says
PostedNovember 17, 2008
keithster
from Portland, OR
The build construction seems good, this is very quiet in operation. It does do a good job, in my 55 gallon, of picking up sludge.
I'm sure there are finer filters out there though. I would have paid more for a unit that would not leave the water cloudy afterwards. I hope Eheim improves on this and comes out with an upgrade kit.
Otherwise I think it's a great product for the money. My tank uses an automatic water changer so now there is no more need for siphons for me.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 20 for EHEIM Quick-Vac Pro
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Passable product
PostedAugust 6, 2008
Bostonian
from Boston, MA
I have used this product immediately after receiving it. It is convenient for me to clean my 20 gallon tank. Regarding the performance that I expect it is passable. It is as strong as I wish. If you look for a combination of convenience and good performance, then this product isn't for you. I graded this product at the level of fourth paw to appreciate its convenience. Thanks.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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