Large pump for mixing container.

[MoonInTn]

I have a Mag 18 that's a little too powerful for my 90 gallon and thought about using it in a 32 gallon trash can I use to mix water for water changes. Anyone have a thought on this? Do you think that a mag 18 is a little too much for mixing water? Am I going to have a major whirlpool going on in the trash can? I'm currently using two maxijet 1200's that seems to be doing a decent job, but once in a while the brackets well loose suction and end up flying around in the trash can. I thought that maybe the mag 18 is heavy enough that it will just sit there and stay put. Any ideas????

 

[serpentman]

IMO, although overkill, it will work for that purpose. However, some considerations:

1.) Heat - a pump that size will cook that water. Not a huge deal but you want to make sure its the same or close to your tank when doing water changes.

2.) Electricity - You MJ's will do the job and consume a helluva lot less juice.

Personally, I would sell the Mag 18 while its relatively new and get most of the money back out of it.

 

[tk1360]

That is 1800 gph. that is a 60x turnover for mixing water. lol. While it works I am sure the MJs are fine. I simply use a couple of cheap walmart grade PHs to mix water.

Also as a student I am big about minimizing the electricity bill. that pump pulls 175 watts its like using a shotgun to kill flies IMO

 

[MoonInTn]

LOLOLOL.......Using a shotgun to kill flies!! LOLOLOL That cracked me up!!.....and to be honest I probably needed a good laugh. Anyway, yeah, I knew it was overkill but I had it laying around and thought I'd try to put it to use. I may end up selling it like serpentman suggested unless I find a use. I know there's someone here locally that would be interested in it. Anyway, thanks for the replies!