What pump do you use for your water mixing station?

[prion27]

I am wondering what kind of pump people are using for their mixing station. One site recommended the same as the return pump for the display tank. Since the one I have is variable speed and submersible, I didn't know if that would work outside the trash cans and on/off only needed.

 

[joseserrano]

It depends on what you plan to do. Will you want to refill tank with pumps, if so how far is it? If it’s just mixing, just do a circulation pump like a Tunze

 

[prion27]

It depends on what you plan to do. Will you want to refill tank with pumps, if so how far is it? If it’s just mixing, just do a circulation pump like a Tunze

Moving water about 25 feet from RO/DI trash can to Salt Water trash can. The AWC is handled by dosing pump. Thought about figuring out a way to recirculate the salt for mixing in the one container also.

 

[joseserrano]

Than you’ll need a decent pump to move that water. Get something of decent quantity, because it will be something that is being turned off and not in use for days or weeks.

 

[All Delight]

Moving water about 25 feet from RO/DI trash can to Salt Water trash can. The AWC is handled by dosing pump. Thought about figuring out a way to recirculate the salt for mixing in the one container also.

I've used a 800-1200gph pump to move rodi to salt mixing bin, then a tunze 6045 circulating pump for salt mixing.

 

[turbonut]

I use a reefflo dart


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[H&A Aquatics]

L2. Kinda overkill but works lol

 

[Jimbo327]

I'm using some vertex pumps? It's whatever in the shed and still works.

 

[wishntoboutside]

Abyzz

 

[ilyad]

When I built out my mixing station, I was very tempted to go with a Vectra, but to save money (after buying storage containers and all the fittings) ended up with a Danner pump. I hate it... its so loud and vibrates a lot. my Vectra in my tank runs so quiet. But I also looked at Iwaki, Pan World and Reef Octopus. If I had to buy one again, Id probably go with any besides Danner, depending on the size needed and funds available.

 

[Jimbo327]

Abyzz

Flex.

 

[Jimbo327]

I say it depends on how much water you need to push and if noise is a concern. If this was in a basement or garage, then I would go with an Iwaki since AC power can push a lot of water a long distance. If it is just short run or near the tank, then any pump will do. you would probably prioritize noise.

 

[DanK.Reefer]

ŹssaZ

Moving water about 25 feet from RO/DI trash can to Salt Water trash can. The AWC is handled by dosing pump. Thought about figuring out a way to recirculate the salt for mixing in the one container also.

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