Fluval Evo Upgrade: Sicce Synrca alternative? Or this the best pump?

[saltylilthang]

I purchased a used fluval evo as a little project that already came with an updated pump (Sicce Syncra 1.0 I believe) but I HATE it. It's noisy and I can hear it across the house. What pump is recommended for this sized compartment? Already a pain to put it in the back so anything smaller and stronger would be greatly appreciated! I do not have the original pump as it went dead when I went to check this tank out. New to saltwater and want to set my tank up for success!

 

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Is it vibrating against something? Normally these pumps are quiet. I had one in my evo and use one for my reactor.

 

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Maybe these

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[saltylilthang]

Is it vibrating against something? Normally these pumps are quiet. I had one in my evo and use one for my reactor.

possibly the sides. its a very tight squeeze I could barely put it in after cleaning

 

[saltylilthang]

Maybe these

Reef Pump Compact 500 (162 GPH) 12V DC Aquarium Pump - TMC

Shop The Best Saltwater Aquarium Equipment & Supplies at Saltwater Aquarium. We Carry Everything you will Need for your Fish Tank.

www.saltwateraquarium.com

MightyJet Mini Universal AIO DC Return Pump (266 GPH)

The smallest MightyJet yet-- universally fits just about any All In One Aquarium! Innovative Marine MightyJet DC Pumps are perfect for any AIO or in-sump application. Set the perfect flow rate for your tank with the included DC controller. The tiny pump fits into most back compartments of all in...

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Thank you!!

 

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Thank you!!

I added one more (AI's DC version of the skinny pump).

 

[saltylilthang]

I added one more (AI's DC version of the skinny pump).

Thank you I am going to look into all these! Would be nice to have a smaller pump since not even a heater wants to fix in the back (hoping to do chaeto in the second top with media and the third will have aquarium filter pads/media/chemipure)

 

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Thank you I am going to look into all these! Would be nice to have a smaller pump since not even a heater wants to fix in the back (hoping to do chaeto in the second top with media and the third will have aquarium filter pads/media/chemipure)

TBH I would not put a heater in the pump section as it risks the heater running dry unless you have a heater that auto shuts off when exposed.

 

[saltylilthang]

TBH I would not put a heater in the pump section as it risks the heater running dry unless you have a heater that auto shuts off when exposed.

Would I have a better chance of putting it in the middle section with future chaeto? I will be running a grow light for a few hours a day as well (on the outside). Sorry super new to this I want to do it all right!

 

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Would I have a better chance of putting it in the middle section with future chaeto? I will be running a grow light for a few hours a day as well (on the outside). Sorry super new to this I want to do it all right!

I think that might be a better idea potentially. I don't think it would be an issue, especially if its a small/slim heater.

 

[saltylilthang]

I think that might be a better idea potentially. I don't think it would be an issue, especially if its a small/slim heater.

Okay, I will probably remove the middle intank. I also did upgrade to a different pump, although it was just a Rio pump since my LFS did not have anything else small enough with enough GPH (Rio is 200GPH). Thank you!