Recommend pump for water changes

[Mr.Mcgibblets]

Not all garden hoses are appropriate for the transfer of saltwater. It has to be approved for potable water. Another alternative is Pex . Typically it'll be smaller diameter but you'll know it's made with inert substances.

Thanks for all the responses. :beer:

How can you tell if the hoses are approved for potable water (food grade??)? Do they sell it at Home Depot or Lowes? I did find some food grade hose but it was going to cost me 150 dollars for 50 ft.

 

[mrbill24]

As far as potable water hoses go, the marine industry uses special hoses to connect boats to a shoreside water supply. They look like standard garden hoses, but every one that I have seen has been white. I bet RVs use something similar. It shouldn't be too hard to find.

 

[FSU3NOLES28]

I only have a 55g tank so I'm not looking to pump out serious amounts of water at a given time...

What would be a decent pump to use for a 5-6 gallon change weekly?

 

[funkejj]

Most hoses that are suitable are for RV or Boat as mentioned above. They are typically blue in color.