Basement Mixing Stations

[corey.nolta]

So I am looking for some specific examples to try and make my life a little easier when it comes to my tank and water changes. Unfortunately I am not lucky enough to be able to have a "fish room / mixing station" anywhere near my tank. My tank is on the main floor with my mixing station in the basement. What I am looking for is a way to pump my fresh saltwater up to the main floor into the sump and possibly even have a waste line for draining. Long story short I don't want to carry 5 gallon bucks up stairs and across the house Any pictures of set ups, advice, size of pumps, or links to similar set ups would be fantastic!
Thanks a ton!

 

[dbl]

Take a look at this thread. Most of these systems, with a large enough pump, will do the work for you. Mine is post #65. It pumps water about 40 feet to my display. Granted not upstairs but it would if I had stairs.

Just pick a large enough pump and it should work. That's my thought anyway.

http://reef2reef.com/threads/salt-water-mixing-stations-lets-see-them.36873/page-4