Return pump choice?

carmexx · 07/24/2018, 07:06 PM

Ok , I'm going to be in the market for a new return pump soon and have a couple questions.
I am currently running the Sicce Syncra silent 4.0 ac pump on my 57 DB rimless. it's rated at 951 gph.
First , should I go to a DC return pump or stick with AC?
Second, Why do you think so?

I am planning this pump for a 75 gallon tank. Wishful of the Nuvo INT75 with a bean animal drain.

mcgyvr · 07/25/2018, 04:50 AM

If the pump you have works just fine (and it should) there is really little reason to switch..
And other than the "new/cool" factor.. There is really nothing that says you must have DC vs AC...
Many of the DC pumps haven't been around long enough to prove their longevity.. The Sicce is a good pump..

tom obrecht · 07/25/2018, 07:34 AM

Ive used many through the years. AC I’d recommend Fluval. Very quiet and good track record. DC I have used Varios pumps of different sizes and they are ok. I currently run Red Dragons which are awesome but are not in everyone’s budget. I’d agree with the above comments. Sicce are good pumps that have been around a long time. If you are set up for that maybe continue their use.

carmexx · 07/27/2018, 11:39 AM

Thanks for the input. Yes the pump does still work but has allot of hours on it. I am chasing an intermittent ground fault and this is the oldest piece of equipment I have so I'm going to replace it soon as it may be the culprit.

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steallife904 · 07/27/2018, 11:41 AM

I have run a reef octopus DC pump for 3 years now and love it... it is dead quiet, plus I like having the ability to dial up or down the flow rate.

carmexx · 07/27/2018, 11:44 AM

I was checking them out (reef octopus)
...thank you.

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07/24/2018, 07:06 PM	#1
carmexx Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Norristown, PA Posts: 113	Return pump choice? Ok , I'm going to be in the market for a new return pump soon and have a couple questions. I am currently running the Sicce Syncra silent 4.0 ac pump on my 57 DB rimless. it's rated at 951 gph. First , should I go to a DC return pump or stick with AC? Second, Why do you think so? I am planning this pump for a 75 gallon tank. Wishful of the Nuvo INT75 with a bean animal drain.

07/25/2018, 04:50 AM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	If the pump you have works just fine (and it should) there is really little reason to switch.. And other than the "new/cool" factor.. There is really nothing that says you must have DC vs AC... Many of the DC pumps haven't been around long enough to prove their longevity.. The Sicce is a good pump.. __________________ Who me?

07/25/2018, 07:34 AM	#3
tom obrecht Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: WI Posts: 3,014	Ive used many through the years. AC I’d recommend Fluval. Very quiet and good track record. DC I have used Varios pumps of different sizes and they are ok. I currently run Red Dragons which are awesome but are not in everyone’s budget. I’d agree with the above comments. Sicce are good pumps that have been around a long time. If you are set up for that maybe continue their use. __________________ Reef keeping is where Murphy's Law and your bank account collide!! TOTM May 2006

07/27/2018, 11:39 AM	#4
carmexx Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Norristown, PA Posts: 113	Thanks for the input. Yes the pump does still work but has allot of hours on it. I am chasing an intermittent ground fault and this is the oldest piece of equipment I have so I'm going to replace it soon as it may be the culprit. Sent from my LG-LS993 using Tapatalk

07/27/2018, 11:41 AM	#5
steallife904 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 944	I have run a reef octopus DC pump for 3 years now and love it... it is dead quiet, plus I like having the ability to dial up or down the flow rate.

07/27/2018, 11:44 AM	#6
carmexx Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Norristown, PA Posts: 113	I was checking them out (reef octopus) ...thank you. Sent from my LG-LS993 using Tapatalk