Cheap submersible pump?

mainn · Jun 1, 2018

My saltwater mixing/ moving pump just crapped out on me, and I don't have any spares. Does anyone have a recommendation for a super cheap pump that will get the job done? It does not have to be quiet or super high flow, just relatively reliable. I have seen a few no name pumps on amazon for under $10, and I was wondering if anyone had an opinion on those? I don't really want to go out and buy a bunch of maxijets.

cloak · Jun 1, 2018

I've been using one of these to mix my saltwater for years without any problems. I also use it to blast the rocks in my reef tank on occasion too. The 250 is a little cheaper if you want to save a few bucks.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A9SGEV...t=&hvlocphy=9032203&hvtargid=pla-407018439327

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016V9Q1A...t=&hvlocphy=9032203&hvtargid=pla-319024689054

cracker · Jun 1, 2018

I think The Jebao pumps are inexpensive . How big do You want? A Mag drive won't set you back too much & are indestructible . That's what I use. I might stay away from a 10 dollar pump from amazon though. The pump You speak of could a Jabeo maybe?

mainn · Jun 1, 2018

Since I can't keep my mixing station near the tanks, and since my tanks are smallish I do all of my WCs with 5gal buckets. I need something that can pump water from a trash can to a bucket, and a bucket to a tank. I am tired of using one pump for all of this, so if I can find cheap enough pumps, I would like to get 3 of them so I don't have to keep moving pumps around and I can leave them be in their respective trash cans. My former pump that I have had for years decided to flood and electrify the water which was an unpleasant surprise.

cracker · Jun 1, 2018

OK ,so You will need a pump big enough to lift The water as high as your tank.

mainn · Jun 1, 2018

Well as high as the sump, which isn't much

jd371 · Jun 1, 2018

I bought this one 3 years ago. I use it to mix the water in the brute trash can and then pump it to the tank 25' away.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012UZYMG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

AcroNem · Jun 1, 2018

For cheap equipment I love this seller

https://m.ebay.com/sch/i.html?sid=cll_petsupplies&_pgn=1&isRefine=true

mainn · Jun 1, 2018

AcroNem said:
For cheap equipment I love this seller

https://m.ebay.com/sch/i.html?sid=cll_petsupplies&_pgn=1&isRefine=true

Oh man, there's a lot of great stuff on there. Thanks for the resource.

AcroNem · Jun 1, 2018

mainn said:
Oh man, there's a lot of great stuff on there. Thanks for the resource.

You're welcome. I'm seriously happy with everything I've ever bought from him. The controllable flow pumps are great.

mainn · Jun 1, 2018

How is the shipping time? I know some of those Ebay sellers take months because it comes from China.

Rockit · Jun 1, 2018

I use this for mixing and water transfer...
https://www.harborfreight.com/lawn-garden/pumps/264-gph-submersible-pond-pump-63313.html
has worked flawlessly.

Bayareareefer18 · Jun 1, 2018

I use a hydor koralia. Think they are around 40 bucks. Mixes well in my 44G brute. They are super dependable as well. Have used them on my FW tanks for years