Good circulator for stored water?

[ozorowsky]

Hey everyone, what is a good circulator for stored water? I have my water sitting in a trash bin in my garage, but to keep the water from going stagnant, should I just throw a hydor pump in there on a timer or what?

Thank you

 

[Fishguy2727]

An air pump would be ideal. It will create flow and break the surface, most pumps will just move some water (and may overheat it).

 

[ozorowsky]

An air pump would be ideal. It will create flow and break the surface, most pumps will just move some water (and may overheat it).

I'm REALLY glad I asked!!!!

I have an air stone shell from my fresh water setup; that should be fine to chuck in there right? And throw it on a timer on it to save some electric, cuz I don't need it running 24/7.

Can't believe I didn't think of that until now. Thanks!

 

[toddnbecka]

An airline is all you need, the airstone on the end just creates more back pressure on the pump.

 

[Fishguy2727]

Water pressure creates effectively all the back pressure on the pump.

That said no air stone will give you large bubbles, more effective for what you want.