Best Sump Vacuum

[Gtinnel]

I use the “Hyper Tough” brand bucket head that costs $25 at Walmart. It fits on my empty salt buckets so if I fill up a bucket I can move the head to a different bucket if I don’t want to dump the water out. I do only use it for my aquarium though.

 

[BeanAnimal]

Depending on space, a recirculating setup with filter socks or a canister filter are good options. Or a step further with a diatom filter. They are hard to find anymore, but @Paul B has a pretty simple and well thought out DIY design to replace what can no longer be purchased.

 

[X-37B]

I use a powerhead with a hose attatched. I just turn off the return pump and put the exit hose into a filter sock thats clamped to the side.
I can suck up most of the debri and then just stir the remaining stuff up a few times and let the pump remove the rest until its clear.
SImple and easy to do with equipment you already have.

 

[reeftivo]

Bucket Head 5 Gallon 1.75 Peak HP Wet Dry Vacuum Powerhead Shop Vac with Filter Bag and Hose (compatible with 5 Gal. Homer Bucket) BH0100 - The Home Depot

The Bucket Head Wet Dry Vacuum Powerhead can be used to turn a The Home Depot brand 5 gal. multi-use bucket (sold separately) into a powerful wet dry vacuum. The powerhead features a 1.75 peak horsepower

www.homedepot.com

even better

nice find

 

[WvAquatics]

Also use a buckehead shopvac its perfect. I only use it for the aquarium.

 

[TX_REEF]

I use this, easy to slap it on a 5 gallon bucket then dump the bucket down the toilet.

 

[WvAquatics]

Ps in my experiance you wont pull 5g each time. Once water starts covering the base of the head it gets a little rough. I think about 2.5g-3g is a good pull with the buckethead. But i wouldnt change it at all. 2.5 gallons with high suction to pull anything out great tool in the closet!