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product_id: 4162401
title: "Lee's6-Inch Slim Jr. Ultra Gravel Vacuum Cleaner, Self-Start"
brand: "lee"
price: "$31.80"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 11
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/4162401-lees6-inch-slim-jr-ultra-gravel-vacuum-cleaner-self-start
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
---

# Designed for aquariums 72-inch hose Self-start cap Lee's6-Inch Slim Jr. Ultra Gravel Vacuum Cleaner, Self-Start

**Brand:** lee
**Price:** $31.80
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💧 Dive into effortless aquarium care!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Lee's6-Inch Slim Jr. Ultra Gravel Vacuum Cleaner, Self-Start by lee
- **How much does it cost?** $31.80 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- lee enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted lee brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Extended Reach:** 72 inches of flexibility for every nook and cranny!
- • **Compact & Efficient:** Slim profile for easy storage and maneuverability!
- • **Effortless Maintenance:** Transform your aquarium care routine with ease!
- • **Aquarium-Specific Design:** Tailored for designer aquariums and fish bowls!
- • **Self-Starting Innovation:** No more manual hassle—just plug and play!

## Overview

The Lee's 6-Inch Slim Jr. Ultra Gravel Vacuum Cleaner is engineered for hassle-free aquarium maintenance. With a self-start cap assembly and a generous 72-inch vinyl hose, this vacuum is perfect for designer aquariums, small tanks, and fish bowls, making it an essential tool for any aquatic enthusiast.

## Description

Lee's6-Inch Slim Jr. Ultra Gravel Vacuum Cleaner, Self-Start

## Features

- Also features a self-start cap assembly and a 72-inch long vinyl hose
- Produced specifically for designer aquariums, other small aquariums and fish bowls
- Makes aquarium maintenance a snap

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

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    Great for nano tanks
  

*by S***D on Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2022*

I've been using this gravel vac for about two years and it is still going strong. The flow is slower than larger gravel vacs, giving you much more time to sweep through the substrate in smaller tanks before you remove too much water. The downside to this is that this gravel vacuum is rather weak, so larger particles (especially uneaten algae crumbles, in my experience) won't get sucked up all the way.I'd definitely recommend this product. Keep its limitations in mind before you buy, though. For tanks around 10G or larger, I might consider choosing a larger one.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Makes water changes easy and (almost) fun!
  

*by S***E on Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2014*

I used to clean my 3 gallon bowl with a turkey baster but it took forever to sift through all the gravel and remove 25% of the water. I did not know they made gravel vacuums this small but I was so pleased to find this! It now takes me about 15 minutes to do a weekly water change. It is the perfect size for 2-5 gallon aquariums, if you have anything above 5 gallon I strongly recommend you buy a larger vacuum as the nozzle on this is very small and it would take a long time to vacuum.A few tips:The instructions are very clear however I had a hard time the first time I used this. First off unless your arms are a mile long you need to cut the tubing shorter. I have my fish bowl on my desk and a 2 gallon bucket on a stool on the floor. I measured from the tube in the water to the entrance of the bucket (the bucket must be lower than the aquarium) and cut it there. This minimized the kinks in the cord and allows me to put my finger over the end of the tube.Before using I recommend you run hot water through this for several minutes. This cleans it and helps remove the kinks.The way to self start the vacuum (as it says in the instructions) you should pump the end up and down rapidly to get the water flowing then you MUST keep up the rhythm, do not stop or pull the siphon out of the water unless you are finished because if you stop it is very hard to start it up again. Move it up and down along the gravel to lift the waste out and if you want to slow the water suction while vacuuming simply put your finger over the end of the tube and the release.After you finish I recommend you thoroughly rinse it out with hot water and occasionally put a small amount of vinegar in it and hold my finger over the end of the tube and allow hot water to run through and clean it before removing my finger and flush out all the vinegar. This help to thoroughly clean it.Overall a great product for small aquariums that makes water changes much faster and much easier.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Good Gravel Vacuum Cleaner and Good Price
  

*by C***D on Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2014*

It took me a while to get the hang of using this gravel vacuum. It is described as self start but  I was unsure of the motion I was supposed to use. The way I personally got it to work (there may be a better way) is to move it up and down through the surface of the water. Once I get to start it has  good consistent flow. I have a 10 gallon tank and it does not empty too fast; I have enough time to clean the gravel before too much water is emptied out of the tank. So far I have not had any problems with it sucking up the gravel. I was afraid my betta fish would get sucked up into because the opening is big enough but he stays very far away from it (also even if he did he wouldn't get very far but it could hurt it). My one complaint is that it does not come with something to keeps the end in the bucket. It is manageable.Pros: easy to learn how to use, good priceCons: no way to fix it to the bucket*I have a 10 gallon tank with gravel, a filter, no live plants an one betta fish

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*Last updated: 2026-01-27*