Hello I have a 44gallon brute trashcan that holds approximately 40 gallons, I wanna use it to mix saltwater, what pump do people usually use for this set up? Thanks in advance, I'm new to the hobby and also new to reef2reef
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If you are just going to make salt in it, any powerhead will work.Hello I have a 44gallon brute trashcan that holds approximately 40 gallons, I wanna use it to mix saltwater, what pump do people usually use for this set up? Thanks in advance, I'm new to the hobby and also new to reef2reef
If you are just going to make salt in it, any
I'm trying to find which one people recommend and use the most with this setup, I don't want to buy too small of one and it doesn't mix properly or slow, I would like to make a one time buy, do you mix your salt in a 44gallon brute?If you are just going to make salt in it, any powerhead will work.
Awesome thankyou for the info! How long have you been using it for now?I use this from Amazon. Works great. Yes I use a 44 gallon brute.
I’ve had this one since February. It’s a strong power head and it’s cheap. I use Instant Ocean so I do have to clean it with a brush every few weeks.Awesome thankyou for the info! How long have you been using it for now?
Thankyou for that info do you keep your Pump in there 24/7 or just when you do water changes?Welcome to the hobby & to R2R.
You didn't ask about it specifically, but since you are new I figured I'd mention it.
You'll also need a way to transfer water from the brute to your tank. There are a kit of different options, but I use a Sicce Ultra Zero Pump. It has the intake on the bottom. The benefit of which is that it leaves very little water in the container.
Welcome to the hobby & to R2R.
You didn't ask about it specifically, but since you are new I figured I'd mention it.
You'll also need a way to transfer water from the brute to your tank. There are a kit of different options, but I use a Sicce Ultra Zero Pump. It has the intake on the bottom. The benefit of which is that it leaves very little water in the container.
I use instant ocean reef crystals, why do you have to clean it so often does it have some sort of build up? Also do you run the power head 24/7 or just for the salt to mix also do you keep your water heated the whole time? I don't se my saltwater sitting in the reservoir longer than 4-6 weeks at a timeI’ve had this one since February. It’s a strong power head and it’s cheap. I use Instant Ocean so I do have to clean it with a brush every few weeks.
I also have the Sicce ultra zero for pumping the water out and into the tank like Fish Fry said. That was great buy after hauling 5 gallon buckets from garage to tank.
Thanks for the info!I use a Sicce Syncra pump and just leave it on the bottom pointed straight up. I have found that it puts off enough heat that a heater isn't needed. It runs 24X7 since I do AWCs all week long.
I used to use a sicce Voyager but now have a mixing stationHello I have a 44gallon brute trashcan that holds approximately 40 gallons, I wanna use it to mix saltwater, what pump do people usually use for this set up? Thanks in advance, I'm new to the hobby and also new to reef2reef
Not sure if you have the space or heard about mixing stations? This is my version of one. Top is RO water, bottom is salt mixing bin, and right small can is ATO reservoir. Pump mixing bottom salt bin and when ready I can pump it to the tank with hose (not installed yet in pictures)Hello I have a 44gallon brute trashcan that holds approximately 40 gallons, I wanna use it to mix saltwater, what pump do people usually use for this set up? Thanks in advance, I'm new to the hobby and also new to reef2reef
55 gallon drum, I use a maxijet 1200. Though I might start using the mag drive I have.I'm trying to find which one people recommend and use the most with this setup, I don't want to buy too small of one and it doesn't mix properly or slow, I would like to make a one time buy, do you mix your salt in a 44gallon brute?