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zooman72 · 01/02/2018, 08:36 PM

I had the same return on my SCA 50g "cube", and I replaced mine with a Sicce Syncra 1.5 as I did not need the flow from the Atman, and it was a bit loud (actually tried a Syncra 2.0 first, and it was too much). The Atman is now used to pump new saltwater during water changes. The Sicce is very quiet (some of the larger models have been reported to be occasionally noisy, but not the smaller models), reliable, and smaller in physical dimensions (in case you need the room).

I actually have Syncra 1.5's running 4 of my aquariums: pair of 40B's, 45g "frag" tank, and the SCA 50g. Never have had an issue over multiple years (4+), and I still have the backup sitting unopened in its original box.

01/02/2018, 08:36 PM	#2
zooman72 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lockport, NY Posts: 1,340	I had the same return on my SCA 50g "cube", and I replaced mine with a Sicce Syncra 1.5 as I did not need the flow from the Atman, and it was a bit loud (actually tried a Syncra 2.0 first, and it was too much). The Atman is now used to pump new saltwater during water changes. The Sicce is very quiet (some of the larger models have been reported to be occasionally noisy, but not the smaller models), reliable, and smaller in physical dimensions (in case you need the room). I actually have Syncra 1.5's running 4 of my aquariums: pair of 40B's, 45g "frag" tank, and the SCA 50g. Never have had an issue over multiple years (4+), and I still have the backup sitting unopened in its original box. __________________ 7 reef tanks, 5 freshwater tanks, 2 terrariums, 2 dogs, 3 boys, and 1 very understanding wife! Current Tank Info: Marine: Pair of 40B's, 45W, 50g cube, ADA 45F at home...IM Nuvo 20 and 10 at office!