Aquarium Dirt sucker/Coral Feeder

An aquarium coral feeder / dirt sucker is a handy tool used to target-feed corals and remove debris from your tank without disturbing everything.

🐠 What It Is

It’s usually a small handheld suction tool (often called a turkey baster-style feeder or aquarium siphon bulb) made of plastic with a soft bulb and a narrow nozzle.

⚙️ Two Main Uses

1. 🌸 Coral Feeding

• You draw up liquid food (like phytoplankton or coral food)
• Gently release it directly onto corals
• This helps corals get nutrients without waste spreading everywhere

2. 🧹 Dirt / Debris Removal

• Squeeze and release the bulb near:
  • leftover food
  • fish waste
  • detritus in rocks or sand
• It sucks up debris so you can remove it from the tank

🔧 How It Works

• Squeeze bulb → pushes air out
• Release bulb → creates suction, pulling in water + debris/food
• Squeeze again → releases contents where you want (or into a waste container)

🧩 Benefits

• Precise feeding (less waste, healthier corals)
• Easy spot cleaning
• Reduces nutrient buildup (helps prevent algae problems)
• No need for large water changes just for small debris