medi Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 I picked up a JBJ A.T.O. yesterday. I was wondering if anyone has a recommendation on what pump I should use to run this. The pump needs to be able to lift the water roughly 3.5 feet. I don't want to spend a fortune, but I also don't want to buy a piece of junk. Also, I have to be able to pick this up locally as I am leaving town for xmas, and need to have this running when I leave. Thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsr Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Can you use a maxi-jet? Maybe a 900, or 1200 depending on the distance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princer7 Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Aquatek carries a product called an Aqua Lifter. Looks like an air pump but also carries water. I uses these for my ATO. They are $15 - $20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mcallahan Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Aquatek carries a product called an Aqua Lifter. Looks like an air pump but also carries water. I uses these for my ATO. They are $15 - $20. That's what I use...works great. Britfish uses one for his big tank and it moves water from his garage to his tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsr Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 I use the Aqua Lifter, but I dont think it will work on 3 1/2 feet of head. I could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKarshens Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 I think it will. mine pulls water up at least 2 feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princer7 Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 I think it will. mine pulls water up at least 2 feet. i've used it successfully on pushing water to the tank. Pulling water up 3 feet would be tough but not pushing it - it all depends on where the pump is located and where the water is going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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