small pump for H2O changes

[picardoflik]

I'm looking to use a small pump to pump out my mixed saltwater into the tank during a water change. I mix the water in a garbage pail, but end up having to put it high into the air on top of a stool so it can siphon into the tank- an accident waiting to happen!

I want to get a pump that will pump the water out of the pail from the floor into the tank- powerful enough to do this, but something that will be relatively low pressure.

Any ideas for the gph?

 

[Bifferwine]

I used a MaxiJet connected to vinyl tubing from the hardware store for that.

 

[picardoflik]

what size maxijet? How many GPH?

 

[Northstar24]

The maxijet 1200 should be fine, I use the same exact setup that Sarah mentioned. When i first started I'd heft 5 gallon buckets up to the rim of the tank and drop them in, the maxijet makes water changes much easier

 

[Bifferwine]

I also used a MaxiJet 1200.

 

[Ted]

I use a old Aquaclear powerhead. It just so happens to fit my siphon tube that I use to take the water out of the tank.