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RyanSweet · Aug 9, 2019

I'm building a 120gal (48"x24"x24") and am wondering what people's opinions between the Sicce Syncra SDC 7.0 and the EcoTech Vectra M2 DC. Anyone recommend one over the other?

Coastie Reefer · Aug 9, 2019

Never used any of the SCD models, but I love my Sicce Syncras (1.5, 2.0 and 5.0). Great pumps and I think the SDC's come with a 5 year warranty vs the 1 year on the vectra, so that's something to consider as well.

ksed · Aug 9, 2019

Vectra is quieter and doesn’t vibrate like the SDC! If that one of the features your looking for.

RyanSweet · Aug 12, 2019

Coastie Reefer said:
Never used any of the SCD models, but I love my Sicce Syncras (1.5, 2.0 and 5.0). Great pumps and I think the SDC's come with a 5 year warranty vs the 1 year on the vectra, so that's something to consider as well.

I didn't realize the Sicce models come with a 5yr warranty, def thank you for that info.

RyanSweet · Aug 12, 2019

ksed said:
Vectra is quieter and doesn’t vibrate like the SDC! If that one of the features your looking for.

Did you have a specific experience with this? I've seen both of running in an experimental tank and neither one made much noise at all. I'm guessing this has to do with the rubber feet (or at least that helps), but don't have long term experience with either one.