I’ve been keeping saltwater aquariums since summer 2019 and started my 40 gal AIO reef tank in October. I am also keeping a 20L and 10gal in my office. My 40 gal is on a tall stand and I’m short, so I have to haul out a big step ladder and I’ve been making a mess. I can’t help but think there’s something I am missing that would make this easier.
What do you guys use to pump the water in and out? I’ve been using a manual pump to clean the tank into 5 gal buckets, but putting clean water in has been my biggest challenge. Do I need a submersible pump? I bought a small one that I wanted to fit inside my 5 gal jugs but it’s exceptionally slow. If I get a bigger one I can pump from my 5 gallon buckets but I will still need to monitor the level like an ATO? Does anyone use an ATO for this purpose just to pump clean saltwater back into the tank and stop at the correct level? Do you use your existing ATO and just move it to a salt bucket?
What do you guys use to pump the water in and out? I’ve been using a manual pump to clean the tank into 5 gal buckets, but putting clean water in has been my biggest challenge. Do I need a submersible pump? I bought a small one that I wanted to fit inside my 5 gal jugs but it’s exceptionally slow. If I get a bigger one I can pump from my 5 gallon buckets but I will still need to monitor the level like an ATO? Does anyone use an ATO for this purpose just to pump clean saltwater back into the tank and stop at the correct level? Do you use your existing ATO and just move it to a salt bucket?