Pump or Powerhead for mixing salt

[LetItReef]

Hello,

I broke about 2-3 pumps of the generic powerheads from Amazon and would like to find that is durable. I only be using it to mix 5g bucket.

I am thinking Hydor 425, any other suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[Crabs McJones]

Hello,

I broke about 2-3 pumps of the generic powerheads from Amazon and would like to find that is durable. I only be using it to mix 5g bucket.

I am thinking Hydor 425, any other suggestions?

Thanks!

I use this little guy in my 6 gallon bucket. Works out really well :)
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/pico-evo-mag-180-gph-powerhead.html

 

[LetItReef]

I use this little guy in my 6 gallon bucket. Works out really well :)
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/pico-evo-mag-180-gph-powerhead.html

I broke circulation pump many times, I will give this a try and hope it last atleast 6-9 mos. Thanks!

 

[Crabs McJones]

I broke circulation pump many times, I will give this a try and hope it last atleast 6-9 mos. Thanks!

I've been using mine for a mixing pump to mix up saltwater once a week for the past year, and so far so good :)

 

[mainn]

I use old return pumps that aren't reliable as return pumps anymore. They are the various sizes of Maxijets. Very cheap and work well for the purpose. They also work well at pumping the water out of the bucket into your tank or wherever it is going, I just attach a hose whenever I am ready move the water somewhere else. Helps cut down on the bucket lugging.

 

[DancingShark]

I use a pond pump I got from Lowes on clarence for 10 bucks. I set it in the bottom center pointing up inmy 30g brute.

 

[LetItReef]

I use a pond pump I got from Lowes on clarence for 10 bucks. I set it in the bottom center pointing up inmy 30g brute.

Nice find for $10.00!

 

[Hammer100]

i use an old hydor and never had a problem with it

 

[JBKReef]

Hello,

I broke about 2-3 pumps of the generic powerheads from Amazon and would like to find that is durable. I only be using it to mix 5g bucket.

I am thinking Hydor 425, any other suggestions?

Thanks!

MJ1200

 

[SFKINNC]

Easiest for mixing saltwater is cheap vibrator-type air pump with (or without) airstone. I tie the airstone to an old cup to weight it down and let it run overnight in a bucket with a heater and cover the bucket. Water is mixed and right temp in the morning!

 

[Salty Carlo]

I have been using a maxi jet 1200 with no issues

 

[mitch91175]

I use a Mag 18 in my mixing station. Any size Mag pump would work great for you and last a very long time.

 

[LetItReef]

I use a Mag 18 in my mixing station. Any size Mag pump would work great for you and last a very long time.

I will keep an eye on used for sale.

 

[LetItReef]

I will try a Maxi Jet! Thanks everyone!

Marineland Maxi-Jet 400 Pro Pump for Aquariums 3 in 1, 110/500 max GPH https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004IMPOIO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fvyYAbMY9Z8SV

 

[mitch91175]

I will try a Maxi Jet! Thanks everyone!

Marineland Maxi-Jet 400 Pro Pump for Aquariums 3 in 1, 110/500 max GPH https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004IMPOIO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fvyYAbMY9Z8SV

To me that will definitely end up being in your collection of crap you wish you would not have purchased. I wish you the best. Just an FYI, I have used the same Mag for the past 4 years and still ticking and never needed to be cleaned.

Used ones just in case: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/mag-12-pumps.375445/

 

[Jeepguy242]

I will try a Maxi Jet! Thanks everyone!

Marineland Maxi-Jet 400 Pro Pump for Aquariums 3 in 1, 110/500 max GPH https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004IMPOIO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fvyYAbMY9Z8SV

I have had 5 maxi jets fail on me.

For the price of them they are junk

 

[mitch91175]

I personally wound't use them for any reason. You would be better getting a pump that you could also use as a backup for you DT if that pump does decide to take a crap on you. Just my $0.02 :cool:

This pump would work out great for your needs and you will have something as a standby just in case.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002564LW/ref=psdc_402303011_t2_B003WRIWJO

5 year warranty

 

[Pivitol]

The thing I have found with Maxi Jets are there a 2 company's selling them Marineland which uses a Chinese motor and Colbalt (if i remember correctly bought out the original Maxi Jet) and uses Italian motors. The Colbalt's are supposed to be the premium Maxi Jet pump.

 

[Jeepguy242]

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/cobalt-mj1200-powerhead.html

The thing I have found with Maxi Jets are there a 2 company's selling them Marineland which uses a Chinese motor and Colbalt (if i remember correctly bought out the original Maxi Jet) and uses Italian motors. The Colbalt's are supposed to be the premium Maxi Jet pump.

 

[Ferrell]

I use this little guy in my 6 gallon bucket. Works out really well :)
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/pico-evo-mag-180-gph-powerhead.html

I use a small one too to mix 10 gallons and then add a hose to pump to sump (too much head pressure to make it to top of tank)
You don’t need much power. Just enough to move the water around to heat evenly and mix. I think I paid $12 for mine