Sicce Syncra SDC 6.0 WiFi Controllable Pump (530-1450 GPH) fit check
Sicce Syncra SDC 6.0 WiFi Controllable Pump (530-1450 GPH) is a DC return pump rated 530 GPH at zero head with 13 ft maximum head, drawing 55W. If plumbing cuts flow roughly in half, it delivers about 265 GPH, a 5-10x turnover for roughly 25-55 gallon systems.
Sicce Syncra SDC 6.0 WiFi Controllable Pump (530-1450 GPH): fits roughly 55-150 gallon systems. Specs, compatibility math, sizing risks, and alternatives…
Who it is for
Good fit for
- ✓ 55-150 gallon systems, per the catalog fit range.
- ✓ Roughly 25-55 gallon systems at 5-10x turnover after typical head loss.
Not a fit for
- ✕ Tanks under about 55 gallons; it is sized above them.
- ✕ Systems over about 150 gallons without adding capacity elsewhere.
- ✕ Plumbing runs approaching 13 ft of head, where flow drops toward zero.
Listed features
- WiFi app
- Apex Fusion compatible
- 5-year warranty
Compatibility math
Head-loss margin
Example: A 95g system usually wants about 950-1,900 rated GPH if plumbing cuts flow roughly in half.
Return pumps are judged by delivered flow, not only the zero-head box rating.
Risk notes
- Box-rating GPH is measured at zero head. Real stands, elbows, valves, and plumbing cut that number down.
Professional fit context
- Check flow chart, head pressure, controllability, plumbing size, and quiet-mode range.
- Sicce Syncra SDC 6.0 WiFi Controllable Pump (530-1450 GPH) fits roughly 55-150 gallon systems; confirm that range against the final display volume, sump volume, and livestock plan.
Alternatives to compare
- Sicce Syncra Silent 2.0 Pump (568 GPH)
568 GPH vs 530: more flow.
- Sicce Syncra Silent 3.0 Pump (714 GPH)
714 GPH vs 530: more flow.
- Sicce Syncra Silent 1.5 Pump (357 GPH)
357 GPH vs 530: less flow for smaller systems.
Full spec snapshot
- Category
- Return Pumps
- Build tier
- Balanced
- Estimated price
- $400
- Tank fit range
- fits roughly 55-150 gallon systems
- Format
- DC Return Pump
- Maximum flow
- 530 GPH
Related reading
Questions
How much flow does the Sicce Syncra SDC 6.0 WiFi Controllable Pump (530-1450 GPH) deliver after head loss?
It is rated 530 GPH at zero head and stops near 13 ft. With roughly half lost to plumbing, plan on about 265 GPH delivered, which ReefCrafter treats as enough for 25-55 gallon systems (a 55-gallon system wants 275-550 GPH delivered).
What tank size is the Sicce Syncra SDC 6.0 WiFi Controllable Pump (530-1450 GPH) for?
ReefCrafter's catalog fit range for it is 55-150 gallon systems. Confirm that against your final display volume, sump volume, and livestock plan rather than the box label alone.
What should I compare the Sicce Syncra SDC 6.0 WiFi Controllable Pump (530-1450 GPH) against?
Sicce Syncra Silent 2.0 Pump (568 GPH) (568 GPH vs 530: more flow); Sicce Syncra Silent 3.0 Pump (714 GPH) (714 GPH vs 530: more flow); Sicce Syncra Silent 1.5 Pump (357 GPH) (357 GPH vs 530: less flow for smaller systems).
