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

[kitti-fish]

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!

 

[Spare time]

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

 

[Spare time]

Maybe these
https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/reef-pump-compact-500-162-gph-12v-dc-aquarium-pump-tmc/
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/migh...74WuNvHAzf0K4tSCymeBVVLjIWvhGjohoCtqsQAvD_BwE
https://premiumaquatics.com/products/ai-axis-20-submersible-pump.html

 

[kitti-fish]

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

 

[kitti-fish]

Maybe these
https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/reef-pump-compact-500-162-gph-12v-dc-aquarium-pump-tmc/
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/migh...74WuNvHAzf0K4tSCymeBVVLjIWvhGjohoCtqsQAvD_BwE

Thank you!!

 

[Spare time]

Thank you!!

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

 

[kitti-fish]

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)

 

[Spare time]

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.

 

[kitti-fish]

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!

 

[Spare time]

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.

 

[kitti-fish]

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!