Self Priming Pump to Run Externally with a Reactor

[Patrick Cox]

I am setting up a BRS Canister with a sediment filter in an attempt to remove dinos from my tank at night. Both the canister and pump are sitting on a platform above my tank. The problem I am having is that the Sicce pump is not self priming. So it is difficult to get it running. So, I am looking for a self priming pump that I can run externally with this canister filter. Any suggestions?


I’ve done a bit more research and it sounds like what I am trying to do might not be possible. Here is a picture. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[Patrick Cox]

Kind of a pain but I was able to submerge the pump and get it started.