Aquarium gravel is important for many reasons. It not only highlights your fish in your own unique style, but the gravel also harbors bacteria that are beneficial to your aquarium. The type of gravel you choose depends largely on the type of fish and the type of aquarium you have. more »

Every aquarium needs to be regularly cleaned so your fish will stay healthy and happy. Cleaning the gravel of the aquarium is an important step in this process. When it is time to clean the gravel, you should follow proper procedures for removing your fish and cleaning the gravel so that helpful bacteria will not be killed off. Learn how to clean your aquarium gravel and replace the fish in the tank. The entire project can be accomplished in about two hours. more »

Aquariums require constant maintenance and cleaning to ensure a healthy environment for the fish that live in them. Vacuuming the aquarium gravel to remove particulates, feces and other contaminants keeps the water and tank clean. To make a manual aquarium vacuum, follow these steps. more »

A gravel vacuum is a plastic tube about two inches in diameter and six to 12 inches long with a half inch diameter plastic tubing attached to the closed end. The tube is used as a siphon to suction debris from aquarium gravel while leaving the gravel in the aquarium. These vacuums are used on a weekly basis to remove debris and about 10 to 15 percent of the water in the aquarium. more »