Best lifter pump for JBJ auto top off

Tabasco1 · Jun 3, 2015

I am setting my top off up again... I had been using Tom's aqualifter pump and it was ok. Just checkin in to see if there is a better option?

TIA

redfishbluefish · Jun 3, 2015

I don't think you can beat a Tom's Aqualifter with a rebuild kit on hand when it dies. I just did the rebuild on mine, after eight years, having the kit handy, that I purchased from BRS HERE.

HERE's the post on the rebuild. And I've put in an order to replace this kit to once again have it ready to go.

Tabasco1 · Jun 3, 2015

Perfect. thanks! Just wanted to make sure there wasn't a better recommendation.

redfishbluefish · Jun 3, 2015

I'm hoping others chime in....that's just my experience / opinion. I hope it's not the only one.

143MPCo · Jun 3, 2015

I love the Tom's Aqualifter pumps use them as ATOs on 3 of my tanks and have rebuilt one that is still kicking... No issues with that pump!

mfinn · Jun 3, 2015

I use a aqualifter as a topoff pump on my 50 gallon tank, but on my 240 I use a maxi-jet 1200. Need a little flow and power because the topoff container is about 8' from the tank.