Submersible pump for mixing station

[Anthrax15]

As a temporary mixing station, I'll be using 32g Brute trash cans to mix my saltwater and store RO/DI. What would be a good GPH submersible pump for mixing saltwater?

Would it be a good idea when storing RO/DI water to have a pump constantly running in there as well?

 

[lakai]

 

[r20crazy]

cheapest one you can find on amazon is the best one 400gph or more. pump posted above would be great for the task

 

[Anthrax15]

Link appears to be broken

 

[r20crazy]

link works fine

 

[DaAznGuy]

You can use any pump. But I like those that can be attached to the side with a magnet. Makes it easier to point down. Also if you want to keep something in there long term. Just put the pump on a timer and have it just run 30min a day or so. That way the water doesn’t just sit there.

 

[Anthrax15]

You can use any pump. But I like those that can be attached to the side with a magnet. Makes it easier to point down. Also if you want to keep something in there long term. Just put the pump on a timer and have it just run 30min a day or so. That way the water doesn’t just sit there.

Any recommendation?

 

[lakai]

Link appears to be broken

you gotta whitelist or turn off adblock or something but just look for a 2400gph blue powerhead on amazon called "Aquaneat" its $12

 

[DaAznGuy]

Any recommendation?

I have used hydor koralias in the past. Also some jebao wave makers. Really depends on how fast you plan on mixing your water. If you plan on mixing overnight smaller pumps are fine.

 

[mike550]

I use a small Lifeguard submersible pump (Quiet One Pro 1200) which does two things. First, I use it to mix saltwater in a 32G Brute. I don't even attach anything to the "outflow" of the pump. It just creates enough circulation on its own. Second, when I need to do a water change I attach a hose to it so I can pump directly out of the Brute.

Couple of things I've learned. First, if I had to do it again, I might get a bigger pump which could then act as a backup to my return pump in my DT. I'd also consider switching to a Sicce Ultra Zero pump since it can drain down to the last 2mm of standing water. I don't like to have standing RODI or saltwater in my containers for too long.

 

[DaAznGuy]

Great recommendation. Using a pump that can be used for mixing and pumping to tank. I believe Rio also has a pump that can pump super low because it has an elbow attachment.