Pump upgrade for IM40

mraysberg · May 30, 2019

I’m thinking about upgrading my return pump on my IM 40. I’m currently running a stock pump and wanted to turn more water. I was looking at the Sicce 2.0 or even the MigthyJet 538. Maybe you guys have some insight on this or even. Some other suggestions on pumps

BadPanda · May 30, 2019

I'm currently using a Sicce 3.0 for almost four months with spin stream and random flow generator. So far my only complaint would maintenance. In order for me to remove the pump completely, I have to first remove the Y return tubing then tilt the pump at an angle to remove it. Besides the maintenace no complaints. The pump will hum though if it's touching any glass. Flow wise no problem in that category. If you're planning on having SPS, I would recommend to max it out since thre's no such thing as too much flow with SPS. The Nuvo 40 is a great tank and I hope you enjoy it.

mraysberg · May 30, 2019

BadPanda said:
I'm currently using a Sicce 3.0 for almost four months with spin stream and random flow generator. So far my only complaint would maintenance. In order for me to remove the pump completely, I have to first remove the Y return tubing then tilt the pump at an angle to remove it. Besides the maintenace no complaints. The pump will hum though if it's touching any glass. Flow wise no problem in that category. If you're planning on having SPS, I would recommend to max it out since thre's no such thing as too much flow with SPS. The Nuvo 40 is a great tank and I hope you enjoy it.

What’s the gph? As the 2.0 is like 570 and the mighty jet is 538. I also have 2 spin streams. A tunze 9004 dc. There’s some more I want to do with this tank to get it to being almost near perfect for me.

BadPanda · May 30, 2019

714 gph for the sicce. I would highly recomend vivid RFG. I really does the job.

cojo8888 · May 30, 2019

I'm using mighty jet dc for innovative marine 30l. Cant be happier. Best purchase after mp10. Dead silent. Quite than mp10. And flow is strong and adjustable