Water change pump

[just_tim]

What does everyone use as an all around utility pump and why?. For water changes and mixing, ive been using old pumps that I've had laying around (mag-18 and lifeguard 1200gph).
Both pumps are now non-functional and im looking for a good replacement.
Just curious to know if there's something specifically useful for the work horse needs.

 

[tomtom2245]

I just use an old koralia powerhead for mixing but granted I'm only mixing 3-4 gallons at a time.

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

I have a mag 5 I think. It's just in a trash can to mix. I got the pump for almost nothing. It's loud but does the trick and heats the water to almost the same temp as the tank. I'd love to plumb it external to stir the water and pump into the tank. Never been much of a priority with family and such. Maybe this summer I'll do up a nice water change station.

 

[High Plains Reefer]

I have a old power head with a broken mount to mix the water and a mag 12 to do the actual w/c but since i'm going triton i wont be using them very often now

 

[rjl45]

I use an old outdoor pond pump. Nothing fancy, but it moves some water

 

[Balz3352]

I use my extra eheim 300

 

[that0neguy1126]

I use a Lifeguard Quiet One PRO 4000 (1022 GPH). But I also mix 55gal at a time and I use the same pump to pump it to the tank.

Previously I used an old 600gph random pump when I was mixing in a 45 gal trash can.

 

[Balz3352]

For my new water mixing station im going to use the smallest waveline. Keep my saltwater curculating at lowest setting right after adding the salt and probably right before water change im going to ramp it up to full power otherwise ita going to stay at lowest setting. I will also use this to add to hug system

 

[just_tim]

I believe I'm mixing 45 gallons. I use the large brute trash can. My tank is pretty tall too, it stands 5'5" at the top of the trim so head pressure is important to me. Head pressure is the reason I've kept a mag pump around.

 

[projectx]

I have a pond pump from Harbor Freight to do my water changes. Pumps from the basement to the main floor to refill, I also have the same pump for my ATO.

 

[sethsolomon]

I use an Ecoplus pond pump for all my random needs. and they are cheap.