Saltwater Mix Pump/Powerhead

[shaywood]

I'm using a Brute 44 gallon trash can to mix saltwater.  Any suggestions on a good powerhead or pump to stir the salt/water?

[Blue Z Reef]

I use an old OTP3000 pump I had left over from a skimmer (with the water wheel not pinwheel). Really stirs things up well! I use it without the outlet attached, then screw it on and pump the water into the tank.

 

Most anything will work, larger koralias, a few maxi jets, mag drives, etc.

[spectra]

Anything really that moves water just get a decent sized one. I used to use a Brute also and think in was a 600 GPH or so.

 

I use a 150 GPH pump in my small bucket I have now.

[milesmiles902]

One thing I have learned about using a pump as a salt mixer is that it is very harsh. Eventually the pump begins to make agitating noises because of the salt not all being in solution. I would advise an older pump or powerhead for salt mixing.