Sicce Syncra SDC 9.0 vs. Abyzz A200 IPU

[ReefDreamz]

My tank is on the first floor and sump in the basement. From sump to tank I have 12 feet of vertical and 4 feet of horizontal plumbing with multiple 90s and 45s along the way. I was planning on using two Abyzz A200 IPU's return pumps one plumbed to each return. Although the price of these pumps is insane at almost 3k a piece. Wondering if I could get away with using two SDC 9.0's instead. I am aware of the external AC pump options but for the sake of this discussion let's exclude those options. Has anyone used the SDC 9.0 in a similar application to the one I'm proposing?

Syncra

Abyzz

 

[BZOFIQ]

My friend was running the Sicce 9 on a tank he serviced where the sump was in the basement and tank on the 1st floor and was unhappy with results. Was told to get a WYE and plumb two identical pumps, said that it didnt make much difference.

Abyzz has a proven track record when it comes to pressure-rated applications. You can also buy the non-IPU rated controller for less.

 

[BZOFIQ]

Syncra

Abyzz

You can see from above that at 23ft the Sicce is dead while the Abyzz can do about 600-700GPH

Also look at Royal Exclusive, they are cheaper than Abyzz.

 

[Dburr1014]

My tank is on the first floor and sump in the basement. From sump to tank I have 12 feet of vertical and 4 feet of horizontal plumbing with multiple 90s and 45s along the way. I was planning on using two Abyzz A200 IPU's return pumps one plumbed to each return. Although the price of these pumps is insane at almost 3k a piece. Wondering if I could get away with using two SDC 9.0's instead. I am aware of the external AC pump options but for the sake of this discussion let's exclude those options. Has anyone used the SDC 9.0 in a similar application to the one I'm proposing?

Syncra

Abyzz

I have a 9.0 in my basement feeding my tank. 14' vertical lift at 65% giving me 360 gph. Running since 01/18 and cleaned it 2x

Edit: it is also plumbed external.