Cheap pump for water changing?

[pbates]

Any recommendations on a cheap submersible pump to assist with water changes?

Flow rate isn't a big concern but it needs to be able to pump up at least 1.5 meters.

I'll be sticking my water barrel / bin outside on the balcony and the internal floor is a foot higher so the pump needs to be able to push water up to the top of the tank + the floor height difference.

Thanks

[goldenpigeon]

have a look on www.aquariumsuppliesaustralia.com

they have a great range of pumps, have a look and see what suits your needs best :D

[pbates]

That's where I'll probably but it from, but I need to know what pump will work.

I had a 600l/h Eheim pump before and it in theory had a head height of 1.5.
1.5 downhill would be a better description :)

So if anyone can tell me what cheap pump will do that kind of height.
I'm guessing one of those Rio pumps would work, but the question is what rating.

[goldenpigeon]

well you want something with a rating great than 600l/h thats for sure. you will be standing there all day with a pump that small!


personally, i would go for something with at least 2000l/h, and head height of 3m.

the ocean runner OR2500 (aqua medic i think is the brand) is an excellent pump. i have one (which im not currently using but have) and it is an excellent unit. however for a great pump like that your looking at just over $100.

in reality for the pump you are after you wont get much if any change for $100 anyway....

thats my thoughts :D

HTH

[Bill T]

Go to Bunnings. Check out the garden section. They should have plenty of "fountain" pumps of varying sizes, and pretty cheap.
Mine is a bit noisy, but who cares if it's only for water changes?

[pbates]

I'd forgotten about the bunnings option.

I'll be buying a 100ish liter wheely bin from there as my water aging tank as well. From memory they only cost $30.

[Tunnel Rat]

I'd forgotten about the bunnings option.

I'll be buying a 100ish liter wheely bin from there as my water aging tank as well. From memory they only cost $30.

I use a 9000l/h pondmax (cheap) The best advice I have is go for a high out put like 7000-9000l/h.
Why not buy a 200L drum you can pick them up for $10-25 food grade.

Rat

[pbates]

my tank is only 180L, so one bin does a 50% change.

And the bin has handy wheels :)