Looking for submersible pump to use to refill tank after water changes

[yourmom]

I have a 40 gal AIO tank that is tall and I'm short... I've been getting on a step ladder for water changes and I am considering a submersible pump to refill the tank after my water change. My tank is new-ish, about 10 weeks, and I'm doing weekly 5 gallon changes. It's a struggle to pour the new water in without disrupting everything and making a mess, so I think this is my best bet. What do you guys recommend for this purpose? I would like something inexpensive since I'm only going to use it for a few minutes a week, and once my tank is more established it will be even less frequent. Thanks!

 

[T-J]

You could go as simple as a cheapo powerhead from Petsmart, depending on the head height.

 

[SteveG_inDC]

Measure the head height (from bottom of container to the highest point you're pumping the water to. Then find a pump rated for that height. The smaller the pump, the longer your wait. I find mag drives to be very reliable submersible pumps that can push against head pressure. You can get one in almost any size. Probably mag 3 or mag 5 for you. These are sold as pond pumps as well. They are the same thing.

 

[Variant]

Maxijet of course. A classic utility pump especially for maintenance.

 

[sam2110]

I use a TMC ATO, fits in my 5 gallon jug/ container takes 8 minutes to do 5 gallons with zero effort

 

[yourmom]

I use a TMC ATO, fits in my 5 gallon jug/ container takes 8 minutes to do 5 gallons with zero effort

Fitting in the 5 gallon jugs would be a plus. My alternative is to transfer to a bucket and then pump into the tank. I will check all of these out, thanks!!

 

[sam2110]

Fitting in the 5 gallon jugs would be a plus. My alternative is to transfer to a bucket and then pump into the tank. I will check all of these out, thanks!!

You want one of these then

 

[Nick Steele]

I use a sicce 0.5 to both mix my saltwater and pump water from the 10G brute can into my 20g Nuvo.

 

[Tofer]

I also use a sicce .5 syncra to mix my saltwater and to pump it into the tank from a 5 gal bucket .

 

[yourmom]

For what it's worth, I'm not currently mixing my own water. I buy mixed from LFS, 10-15 gallons a week plus fresh water. I'm researching RODI set-ups but haven't jumped the gun yet. Still new to the hobby and I'm trying to remove as much room for error as possible!

 

[Tofer]

I understand trying to remove errors . I just started mixing my own water about 10 months ago . Started off still buying rodi water till about 5 months ago until I decide to get an RODI unit .

 

[yourmom]

I understand trying to remove errors . I just started mixing my own water about 10 months ago . Started off still buying rodi water till about 5 months ago until I decide to get an RODI unit .

I'll get there one day, I'm sure! Just taking baby steps...

 

[yourmom]

You want one of these then

Do they sell these in the US? Looks like maybe a UK product.