Anyone running a Sicce Syncra SDC 9.0 on a closed loop or externally?

[Ironwill723]

I would like to set one of these up as a closed loop pump on a new tank I am working on. Anyone have any experience with running these externally. No problems with leaking from plastic housing? Noise levels?

 

[Cichlid Dad]

I run mine submerged in my sump. No noise, don't worry about leaks. Helps with heating tank.

 

[Ironwill723]

I run mine submerged in my sump. No noise, don't worry about leaks. Helps with heating tank.

Yeah I understand for in sump. What I was referring to would be an externally plumbed pump for a closed loop under the tank display.

 

[Cichlid Dad]

Yeah I understand for in sump. This would be an externally plumbed pump for a closed loop under the tank display.

Mine is a closed loop, I just run the pump submerged. It takes care of the concerns you listed.

 

[Cichlid Dad]

This is when I first set it up

 

[Brian1f1]

I’m running my in my sump too. It’s a workhorse. 25 foot run 12 foot rise for 6 years now and lately I’ve been running it at 57% with a RFG because my lps hate it. Can’t help with the external part of your question.

 

[Ironwill723]

Thanks for the feedback. My sump will be in a basement fish room 12 feet below so I definitely want to keep it near the display tank but there will be no filtration/sump in the stand. How do you like the plastic locking ring on the impeller housing. That was my main concern in leaking since most other pumps use screws.

 

[Brian1f1]

Thanks for the feedback. My sump will be in a basement fish room 12 feet below so I definitely want to keep it near the display tank but there will be no filtration/sump in the stand. How do you like the plastic locking ring on the impeller housing. That was my main concern in leaking since most other pumps use screws.

Mine is in the basement. I don't mind the locking ring. I have trouble taking apart most any pump. I think I've only taken this one apart maybe 3x in six years, no issues so far. I think I might have had a few teeth on the impeller knocked out but no noticeable rattle or vibration so I've just kept running it...

 

[Ironwill723]

Yeah they seem to get good reviews so I am definitely interested in one or two.

 

[Tenecor Aquariums]

I would like to set one of these up as a closed loop pump on a new tank I am working on. Anyone have any experience with running these externally. No problems with leaking from plastic housing? Noise levels?

These are great pumps. We do exactly the same thing with them. Externally closed loops. No problems.

 

[Ironwill723]

These are great pumps. We do exactly the same thing with them. Externally closed loops. No problems.

Thank you! Glad to hear it.

 

[nbooks]

another happy user here, running dual 9's in sump for two years at about 50%, hassle free (one was brand new and one was used and of unknown age)

App is quite good and they are now integrated with hydros too

 

[Ironwill723]

another happy user here, running dual 9's in sump for two years at about 50%, hassle free (one was brand new and one was used and of unknown age)

App is quite good and they are now integrated with hydros too

Excellent...seems like these are very underrated pumps.

 

[JGT]

Very much so. I have one as my primary return pump in my sump in the basement returning water 1 floor up to my DT. Basically zero maintenance in 2.5 years.

 

[Ironwill723]

Very much so. I have one as my primary return pump in my sump in the basement returning water 1 floor up to my DT. Basically zero maintenance in 2.5 years.

How well does that work? How many feet in between floors?

 

[JGT]

Been working fine. Probably 10-11’.

 

[Ironwill723]

Been working fine. Probably 10-11’.

What diameter pvc pipe did you use on your return line from the pump... 1 inch? Any pics? Thanks for the feedback.

 

[timry2]

They are quite, easy to clean, and the warranty is solid. Customer service is top notch, they respond to emails quickly and if you have a problem they will resolve it. Be careful with the plastic insert that screws into the ring cap. Its like an abs plastic and i cracked one using too much force. Other than that which was my fault, you will be getting a solid pump. I use both 9.0 ADV and a 6.0 SDC. love them both