My name is Fred Getsinger, better known as The Ancient Mariner, Guardian of Ye Living Sea. I have been in the aquarium service business for over 15 years and a fish hobbyist for most of my life. I love fish and I love this business! I am constantly thinking of ways to improve my business and the services offered to our many customers. And, I must admit, trying to make things easier for me and my technicians.

So, with tremendous excitement and pride, I introduce to you the APGV-100 Aquarium Power Gravel Vacuum from The Ancient Mariner. The no mess and no stress answer to a truly clean aquarium. I have noted over many years in this business that the number one complaint by most aquarium hobbyists is the inability to clean their aquarium properly. Most hobbyists continue to use the siphon method to clean the gravel and to remove water. They have to stop after removing 20% of the water or risk upsetting the delicate balance of bacteria needed to maintain a healthy aquarium.

Because, by nature, most hobbyists over feed their fish, the task of truly cleaning the aquarium is rarely achieved within this 20% limit. I can’t tell you how many service calls I have received over the years for just this problem. Sometimes the only answer is a complete take down and set up to bring the aquarium back to health.

The APGV-100 was invented and patented by me for the consumer. I realized that many hobbyists were unable to keep up with the necessary monthly maintenance of their aquariums themselves, and at the same time could not afford my services. The APGV-100 is truly a “monthly maintenance miracle” designed for consumer use.

The machine is basically the same machine that I use in my business except for the size of the unit and motor. I designed that version because I had become tired of having to lug around all the containers, hoses, siphons, chemicals, salt and other gear necessary to clean the old fashioned way. Plus, as noted above, it was not the best way to get an aquarium really clean. My machine is completely self contained and can be carried to the aquarium in one hand! My machine agitates the gravel within a suction tube, separating the waste materials and keeping them from dispersing throughout the aquarium. The water and waste is suctioned out and forced through a series of filters and detoxifying agents and returned to the aquarium sparkling clean all in one operation.

In fact, curious fish actually are attracted to the churning action of the gravel in the tube rather than trying to swim away from a cloud of waste spreading throughout their home. The cleaning process is safe, easy and maintains the delicate balance necessary for a healthy aquarium.

Pretty cool, I must say! See your local dealer or call me today to start cleaning your aquarium like a pro.

The APGV-100 Aquarium Power Gravel Vacuum is a revolutionary cleaning machine that I believe will help revitalize the aquarium fish keeping industry. Get yours today!