Molino Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 Alright, I'm a bit tired of using my python for emptying my fish tanks, first it's kind of slow, plus it wastes a lot of water. This is my idea and I'm looking for suggestions as to what type of pump would work. It does not need to be submersible. I'll still use my Python to re-fill the tanks. Here is a diagram showing what I want to do, and I'd get some clamps to hold the hose in place at both ends. Any suggestions? Anyone do this themselves, what do you use? I'd also like something that could run dry for short periods of time as well so that I don't have to fill the first section of hose leading up to the pump with water before I turn it on. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Chicklets Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 I use a power head with a sponge on the ontake and a hose on the outlet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seajays Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 (edited) I use a submersible mag drive pump with quick connect fittings on everything. Just only drop it to the level I need Edited March 30, 2008 by seajays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seajays Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 Nelson, you would need a self priming pump to do what you show. Canadian tire sells one for around $75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 I have used large powerheads and small pumps to do what you need. Like what Seejays said 1st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 I use my FX5,s. they come with a extra fitting. Just added hose to it and run it out the window.. Disconnect the outlet hose on the filter and put on the spare with the hose and pump all the water out the window. When I am done with the big tanks I just stick the valve into the smaller tanks and open it.Sucks almost as fast as the filter. A bit slower but it works, not running my well pump and wasting water . Have checked out all kinds of pumps and they seem to be alot of money, so I make do with what I have for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molino Posted March 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Thanks for the ideas everyone. I'll have to go check out Canadian Tire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocker85675 Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 i use a 950gph mag drive. its not self priming but it gets the job done, fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seajays Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Master Craft Pump http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_...fromSearch=true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byte Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Here is a diagram showing what I want to do, and I'd get some clamps to hold the hose in place at both ends. Any suggestions? My suggestion is not to hook up the pump in reverse, or your toilet will fill the tank :shifty: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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