Pump for water changes?

Bryon · Jul 21, 2013

I'm looking for a pump that could get my new water to my tanks after a water change. I'm getting tired of carrying buckets. It's about 25 feet away. Any recommendations or ideas for a pump?

Johmanda · Jul 21, 2013

We bought one from Home Depot for $89. I think it is a Flo-Tech. We put Quick change connectors on it so I can change the hoses very easily.

mfinn · Jul 21, 2013

I see mag 7's and 9.5's for sale alot in the used equipment section. They are good water transfer pumps.

Shadow1 · Jul 21, 2013

I. Use a mag 12 but I'm pumping close to 100 feet. No real head pressure just distance.

revhtree · Jul 22, 2013

Mag pumps work great.

Dowtish · Jul 22, 2013

my question is: If you have 25 feet of hose, to roll up and get out every time, is that more of a pain to deal with than carrying buckets???:wink:

Bryon · Jul 22, 2013

Dowtish said:
my question is: If you have 25 feet of hose, to roll up and get out every time, is that more of a pain to deal with than carrying buckets???:wink:

The hose is lighter to carry :tongue:
Plus, I'd be using the same hose I would already have out for removing the old water.