Fast Aquatics

Sicce manufactures the Syncra line of submersible water pumps used as return pumps and as OEM pumps inside many reef skimmers (Reef Octopus, AquaC, others). The Syncra 1.0/1.5/2.0/3.0/3.5/4.0/5.0 cover a range of GPHs for sumps, fountains, and skimmer applications.

Known for

Syncra Silent return pumps

AC return pumps in 132-1320 GPH. Quiet operation, 5+ year service life, used as the standard return pump in mid-range reef setups.

Syncra SDC variable-speed

DC return pumps with controller-based variable speed. Lower power consumption than AC equivalents.

OEM pumps inside skimmers

Sicce Syncra pumps are licensed to other brands as the wet-side pump in skimmers and other equipment. The Bubble Magus and many Reef Octopus skimmers run on Sicce-derived needle-wheel pumps.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Quiet, efficient return pumps with strong reliability
  • Replacement impellers available across the lineup
  • Used as OEM pumps - parts ecosystem is enormous
Cons
  • Aesthetic is utilitarian (gray plastic body)
  • No app integration on AC models

Common competitors

Eheim Compact+ · Vectra (EcoTech) · Cor (Neptune)