Rusty pumps, New pump recommendation needed

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hi I have 2x old pump in my RODI container that have rust on them. need new ones now can anyone advise me on new pumps needs to be 12volt dc they only need to be small pumps very low flow, I would like one of these to be in salt water as well would like to know what other people use with no issues with rusting out.
 
hi I have just attached a photo below there are only small pumps but I find after a few months the shaft shows signs of rust I have now thrown this one or going to throw this one out, I got this one off of Amazon
The old saying you get what you pay for lol
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hi I have just attached a photo below there are only small pumps but I find after a few months the shaft shows signs of rust I have now thrown this one or going to throw this one out, I got this one off of Amazon
The old saying you get what you pay for lol
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Is this for ato?
Tunze is the best... If you can find one.
I also have a neptune pmup.
Try to find one with a ceramic or stainless steel shaft.
 
Is this for ato?
Tunze is the best... If you can find one.
I also have a neptune pmup.
Try to find one with a ceramic or stainless steel shaft.
Hi yes it’s for my auto top off but also I would like one for various small projects with the tank so one of them will go in salt water, yes will try to look out for one with a ceramic shaft thanks
 
Pmup would be my choice. Although they are not cheap.

Anything designed for aquarium use will work. Just make sure it's SW safe and does not have a metal shaft.
 

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