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So I'm starting an 80g brackish tank for GSP's, i have my large trashcan to mix up my brackish water, but to move that water from the container to my tank what would be a good powerhead? I've never used or owned powerheads before and I know that some can have tubing hooked up to them to pump water. But can i get some recommendations as to which type would be good for my situation?

I use the cheap pond pumps from Harbor Freight for mixing and pumping. They come with different output fittings to fit your hose.

http://www.harborfreight.com/264-gph-su ... 68395.html


I think the bigger size is next on my list if I get a coupon or they go on sale.

.http://www.harborfreight.com/620-gph-su ... 68393.html

Don't forget about getting another heater for the premixing. You can find some used heaters for cheap on craigslist.

Consider saltwater setups in the future for GSP. They are high-end brackish water fish that is best kept in saltwater in captivity.

ZonkyTheDonkey wrote:So I'm starting an 80g brackish tank for GSP's, i have my large trashcan to mix up my brackish water, but to move that water from the container to my tank what would be a good powerhead? I've never used or owned powerheads before and I know that some can have tubing hooked up to them to pump water. But can i get some recommendations as to which type would be good for my situation?

Make sure the container is safe for food storage, otherwise it might leak chemicals into the water.
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Most of us use the Rubbermade "Big Brute" trash cans for this. http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R ... Lt2q4P7LIE

They make a 44 gallon too.

My SW mixing station in the basement. I drain with a Python & refill with the turn of a valve.