Best pump for water changing and mixing

fishski13 · Apr 25, 2022

Hey guys, I am looking for a pump that would make water changes and mixing water easier. Right now, I use a regular siphon with hose and mix water by hand. I was wondering what the best pump is to pump water out of the tank and back into the tank? Maybe even mix my water for me. If you guys could let me know that would be appreciated.

LeftyReefer · Apr 25, 2022

I use cheap chinese pumps in my mixing station. a cheap $13 SunSun 300gph power head for continuous mixing and another cheap $25 VivoSun 800gph transfer pump for pumping SW from the mixing station into my tanks. I don't worry about them and can replace both pumps if necessary for under $40. Plug them into a smart power strip and I can turn them on/off via voice command via alexa. or just hit the button to turn them on/off.

its cheap and works for me.

DeepintheReef · Apr 25, 2022

I use the Sicce ultra zero and python hose

a4edwin · Apr 25, 2022

I bought a small pump from petco

Mr. Mojo Rising · Apr 25, 2022

I just use cheap sunsun pumps, or any spare pump lying around. (its a good idea to have a spare pump handy anyway)

blaxsun · Apr 25, 2022

DeepintheReef said:
I use the Sicce ultra zero and python hose

^ This. Don't forget the Python 'Hook'!

Kactai · Feb 19, 2023

No issues using the vivosun pump for auto water changes? It’s not mentioned as rated for saltwater anywhere… my ATO reservoir is down a half floor and so is my mixing station so maybe 6ft head needed. Was thinking two vivosun 800 gph would be perfect. Nice and inexpensive.

gbroadbridge · Feb 19, 2023

fishski13 said:
Hey guys, I am looking for a pump that would make water changes and mixing water easier. Right now, I use a regular siphon with hose and mix water by hand. I was wondering what the best pump is to pump water out of the tank and back into the tank? Maybe even mix my water for me. If you guys could let me know that would be appreciated.

I use my spare return pump. Sicce SIlent.