Pump for basement water changes

I recently moved some tanks into the basement. For water changes i want to avoid the bucket method, as well as wasting water with the python. I figured some sort of pump hooked up to some tubing or pvc will work...it needs to push up about 3 feet to go out the basement window.
I'm looking for suggestions on pumps, would something like this work?
Its a pond pump claiming to be able to pump up to 4 feet.
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs...langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100164116

Thanks for any input

rallysman;2115645; said:

If you're not too concerned with time, you can just turn the water on to start the siphon with the python. After that you can turn the water off and let gravity do the work. (assuming the water source is lower than the tank)

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Unfortunatley the only available sink is one floor up

invisyblegypsey;2115698; said:

try this one out http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs...langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100000054

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Hmm i was looking at those, but figured they were overkill (can pass 1/2" pebbles, leaves etc). I'm just looking to move water, no detritus will pass through.

Dr Joe;2117313; said:

Measure from the bottom of the tank to over the top edge where it's going out for max head.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=47137

Dr Joe

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Ahh thats the place i forgot about, as they are priced low. thanks!