Sca 66 return pump.

tassy · 01/02/2018, 08:04 PM

Has anybody replace the return pump on their SCA 66. If so what pump did you use I think mine's coming up on a replacement I had the stock Atman 2500. I think the flow rate on that was pretty good nice and slow so I want to keep it about the same.

Thanks in advance John

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.

tassy · 01/03/2018, 07:13 AM

Ok. Will give it a try. Thnx.

zooman72 · 01/03/2018, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by tassy

Ok. Will give it a try. Thnx.

You're welcome...

luckyk0505 · 01/03/2018, 09:17 AM

I replaced mine with eheim 1260

01/02/2018, 08:04 PM	#1
tassy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 136	Sca 66 return pump. Has anybody replace the return pump on their SCA 66. If so what pump did you use I think mine's coming up on a replacement I had the stock Atman 2500. I think the flow rate on that was pretty good nice and slow so I want to keep it about the same. Thanks in advance John

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!

01/03/2018, 07:13 AM	#3
tassy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 136	Ok. Will give it a try. Thnx.

01/03/2018, 09:17 AM	#5
luckyk0505 Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 368	I replaced mine with eheim 1260