Pump for filling aquarium

[Navigator]

Okay, I'm really clumsy with buckets, so I have decided in the interest of NOT having another accident with water (especially salt water) I would like a pump that I can use to transfer from my big mixing Rubbermaid to the tank after water changes and probably also for fresh water top ups.

I obviously need a pump that is okay with salt water - and that seems to be hard to find. I tried a sump pump from Princess Auto - Not Good. Too much flow. Since I don't need to really do anything fast, I tried their little drill powered one - complete fail. Help, please? Pumps are one of those things that have always mystified me!

[Dez]

How about a maxi jet 1200 with clear vinyl tube. Or use a Mag 3, or 5 or 7 depending on your needs. These pumps work well. Pick one up from an aquarium store, this way you are guaranteed that it is okay.

By the way. Welcome to Canreef.

[BWI]

Originally Posted by Dez

How about a maxi jet 1200 with clear vinyl tube. Or use a Mag 3, or 5 or 7 depending on your needs. These pumps work well. Pick one up from an aquarium store, this way you are guaranteed that it is okay.

By the way. Welcome to Canreef.

maxi jet is the cheapest option. will do the job for sure!

[Funky_Fish14]

Maxi-jet with 1/2" vinyl hose from Rona/Home Depot all the way!

That'll be your simplest and cheapest option.

[don.ald]

how high will the maxi 1200 pump though?

[Leah]

How do you set this up exactly using a mag ?, pump from a Remora pro filter this sounds amazing? I am another one that has water everywhere, this would be so easy.

[Oscar]

Originally Posted by don.ald

how high will the maxi 1200 pump though?

At least 4 feet with power to spare. Just did the very same today during my water change.