New Internal Filter Design from Sicce - Is it Worth the Price? [An Honest Product Review Video]
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
- I got my hands on the brand new, newly designed Sicce Shark Pro 500 Internal filter. It is not widely available in the USA at the moment but will be very shortly. In this "Honest Product Review" video I break down the features of this redesign of the Sicce Shark, an internal filter that had been on the market for 30 years! I also compare it to the Xpertmatic series of internal filters.
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I really like this video. All my hob are sicce very good company. Ill be interested in buying this unit when it comes available. Thanks ben.
Thank you ML
Looks like a very good product Ben. Thanks for all you do!
That seems like a really practical filter; love the magnet is smooth and the easy way it goes together.
Love the video Ben! I've been eyeballing the sicce products for a long time but am so cheap I can't allow myself to try them. This may be the one I finally pull the trigger on. We need another fish room update video. Always love seeing your Africans.
Ben thanks for the initial review. We think you will be pleased with the Shark PRO. WE LISTENED to consumers and made all of the changes required to make this the best in its class.
Redesigning it made it so we can sit it in the corner looking like an overflow box and not getting clogged even if the middle or top cup is clogged. It will still flow.
We have some amazing new products coming as well in the coming months.
We take our time with our products offering the best warranty because we take pride in them. I mean we have owned and started SICCE since 1973. Now with the 4 daughters of the founder running SICCE we will stay family owned and operated and 100% made in Italy.
We have a new video coming out showcasing some of the faces at SICCE Italy and our production line.
Thanks again for what you do.
Thank you!
so sicce said above that it will still flow even if the top box is clogged, seems unlikely unless the water bypasses the media which would mean this isnt a filter anymore.
@@zenfox1979 would your rather your neglect lead to a plugged filter and possibly start a house fire? Bypass is not always a bad thing. But yes, if it’s bypassing due to being clogged, a lot less water is actually being filtered and is more so just circulating. Tldr; service your filters :)
That looks like a great filter and I too love the way they've used magnets. Looks very impressive and well made
Awesome unboxing Ben! Looks good! ✌
I have their HOB Tidal series and love it, Their pumps are known to last, I am sure I would love that one to.
These look pretty cool. I have two of the older style Sharks in my 55 gallon and they've been working pretty well. The big selling point for me was the magnetic connections on the media baskets, because a lot of the other internal filters looked like more of a pain to clean.
Thank you for the review. This new internal filter is very intriguing and I'm looking forward to purchasing one in the future. I've found that suctions cups aren't reliable. Cheers!
I have the smaller Sicce shark 600. I love that filter, very practical and simple to use. The magnets are a game changer.
This new pro series looks promising. Great review.
Thank you.
Hi I have a question about the shark filter ADV 800
Can I use this one for a 75 gallon tank? Don't know 😕 or do i have to buy maybe one shark filter ADV 600 and one 800 ?
Helpful!
Great internal unit
I have a similar internal filter. The venturi tube on it works for about 5 minutes only after cleaning the unit and returning tro the tank.
Sicce filters are my go to in aquarium room . I will only buy sicce canisters , wave makers , heaters . It's a company that stands by their products . Even when vender try to blow off their negligence in shipping . I only by sicce products . Not a newbie 3 decades experience . Great company .
They are legit for sure!
Ben, Jay tells me I should be able to get one in Canada by mid June. Submersible filters/powerheads seem to get a bad rap, but like so many things I think a lot of the negativity is parrotted as well, by people with no actual experience.
I recently purchased the Marineland unit you showed us. I modified the internal filter but I also use that white paper sort of filter once in awhile, to polish the water a little, then I rinse it.
I also use smaller units for smaller tanks. Some of my reasoning has to do with my flower shrimp and Vampire Shrimp. They require moving water so I can give them a gentle current. This new filter has me a little excited to get hold of one. That venturi hose could be lengthened, all the pumps I have just take a standard size aquarium air line. I find they can be a bit noisy just from the sound of sucking air into the pump, I will wait to see what the Shark does. My fish room is downstairs so the Venturi sound lets me know it is still running. Looking forward to getting one!
👍😎 I like that. I think the magnets are a great idea, suction cups always suck. (Well maybe not cuz they are supposed to). Someone thought about using it when they designed it. 🖖 Borg ship
Not a bad price point for SICCE equipment. Looks like a solid unit. Those internal filters are a great option for tanks that don't have enough clearance for an HOB.
Yes, but this overengineered sponge filter will never do what HOB's and canister filters do, thus not an option for them.
Only thing i would like to see is the outlet nozzle closer to the top of the filter box,i know it has a spray bar but would like that option to move the outflow closer to the top
Hey, I'm been thinking about changing some stuff up hoping for good ideas.
Sicce shark i just got and think its worth the money especially for a 3 year warranty
I have been looking at there wave makers , they look good and have a 5 year warranty ,get u some and do a video on them
Thanks for Sharing. Its an excellent review. It looks like an excellent design, however I would say it is a little overpriced though for an internal powerhead filter.
Sicce is on the high end but very well built
I love this shark Pro man is this available in South Africa the 700 i would love to buy one please.
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Since Eheim won’t import the Pickup, this looks like internal canister I’m looking for to buy… when they become available…
Nice review - the only thing you left out was that it can be installed horizontally.
Didn’t realize that. I guess one can replace the Venturi with a longer tube.
Ben I have a 75g with haps filtered using Fluval 307 + pen plax cascade 1500. I want add internal filter for water polishing. Should I get the 500 or 700? Also, how does this compare to Fluval internal filters.
You seem to have taken a shine to internal filters, I have been using the marine land magnum internal filter. It’s pretty sweet, I think they go for 50$. They polish the water nicely and are customizable
Never mind, inflation got the best of it. Now it’s close to 90$
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absolutely love the Xamatic for $ 27.00 For a superior product in My opinion . Sale in July on Amazon The only thing I don’t like about it basically is the suction cup .Sure wish the bottom part three chamber were black easier to hide.Can buy 3 this last week July 15 th or so bought 4 18.50 each great price were as I paid 75plus shipping for the shark pro110 no returns if I don’t like it ,so far not happy with the shark pro other then the power rating. $75 is a lot of money for basically a powerful sponge filter I do like the aeration on top unless things change I’ll go with the Xamatic thank you Ben For all you do for the Hobby between you and Cory (Aquarium coop ) love All of your videos
Can’t find anything named “xamatic” on Amazon.
The price is very honest and has great value considering the design and construction, especially the 900. For me the use would be more for water polishing (I would put in 45 or 60ppi sponge for my 120 overnight.) Currently I use a DYI setup with fine 20micron water filtration cartridges and a 600gph pump. The BORG!!! Lol...awesome.
make a video for us of your DYI setup...
@@aznmien1871 I'm not that cool buddy...lol. But, the filtration cartridges may found at Lowes or Home Depot in the water filtration area. The cartridges are sold for drinking water as home sediment filters. They come in different micron ratings and sizes, ex. From RODI use 1micron, to 5 to 100 micron. I attached a pump in one side and plug the other side with a sandard 1inch bathtub drain plug. A run it in the tank for a few hours, usually overnight, for water polishing. The cartridges cost from $10 to $15. You can get about 2 to 3 uses from them if you clean them well. I am interested in the Sicce so I use less expensive (and reusable) filter media like a 45 or 60ppi foam. Plus maybe run carbon or other Chem when needed without using my main filtration. (Fluval Fx6s and 407).
I think the magnets are great ideas, the suction cups even if they work at first never last all that long. I am terrified however, that someday I'll forget to "slide" the magnet up to it and crack my tank.
They’re not as strong as some other magnets, like the one on SunSun wave makers. Those are scary strong!
How heavy is it
Hello I have a 150 gallon tank with two Fluval 407 canisters can I also run this sicce shark pro internal filter along with my canisters
Sure. I’d run it with the intention that if I needed a hospital tank I could bring it over and have an instantly ready to go (“cycled”) tank.
Are the dimensions the same for all 3 models other than the height? Or another way to ask this question, If you removed one cube from the 700 would it become the 500? I have a 20 gallon long I can't keep clean due to a flotilla of corydoras. I'd like to try the 700 first but can't find the dimensions online, even on the Sicce website. If the 700 was too tall, I'd remove one cube. Thanks!
Found the dimensions on Bulk Reef Supply; W = 3.15" L = 3.15" for both 500 and 700. 500 H = 7.1" 700 H = 9.9"
like a little internal Tidal from Seachem, of course sicce worked on the tidal with them. Bit too pricey tho
Yes, the Seachem Tidal is made by Sicce.
Will this filter be as effective as fx4 canister for 75 gallon ?
Not the 500. I’d put 2 700’s on a 75.
What advantage is this over a HOB? ie, Fluval HOB...
Overall I'd say the biggest advantage is the low wattage and the 5 year warranty. You're going to get great water movement and filtering from an HOB.
How many watt’s for each Unit thank’s Ben
Don’t recall but it’s in the video.
What kind of Aquarium would you use this in an AIO?
From a 29-40gal. Then from 50-75 I’d go with a 700 or 2 500’s.
@@BenOchart 900 overkill for a 40 gallon in your opinion thanks
🖖 you know what I am talking about. 😂
Where did you get nft made?
Sorry, but what’s an nft?
@@BenOchart your led logo sign on wall it’s 🔥
I run a shark filter in my 55 gallon tank and I swear by it it works beautiful and you can use other filter media in there along with the sponges that it comes with I usually put filter floss and one of the chambers and it works beautiful I don't have a Shark Pro they must have just come out with that I have just a shark internal filter
what are you using now
As an internal filter? I have xpertmatics on several tanks.
Thoroughly enjoyed this upload... Thumbs up and a sub from me... Stay safe... Rico
I will never buy another sicce product my filter broke within a week and the costumer service sucked. Sent wrong part and never answered my emails again. So now I have to make my own inputs and output to make it work.
Sicce wins just on the fact it's all black... Available in Australia by 2045 at a cost of $450 lol
I would not worry about the price. Most people are readily willing to pay $75+ for a good filter.
A good filter yes, but not one that is only an overengineered, $75+ sponge filter. You haven't been fishkeeping much, have you?
@@davcar872 Davcar, I have been fish keeping for many decades and I don't appreciate the tone of your comment. Have a nice day.
@@WhiteCloud746 As have I, and I am sincerely sorry for offending you. Perhaps, I should have rephrased my statement differently. No harm intended. You have a blessed day sir.
Good review. I find the whole concept of this type filter to be lacking. A lot of water flow with minimal dirt holding (media) capacity. Plus they are ugly in an aquarium. As with their price points on pumps, Sicce is overpriced and over engineered. Why not an HOB that costs less, requires less maintenance, holds a lot more detritus/bacteria, and does not look like a small robot in your aquarium?
Sure but I think you’re missing the point of it being combined with a power head and internal filter. HOB powerhead filter… now we’re talking
Yes resistance is futile!
If you ever find a suction cup that does work, you let me know because, in my experience, they're ALL complete garbage.
You might say “they suck”, but they don’t 🤣 Even the big Eheim and the Cobalt suction cup heater brackets can’t hold up the heaters 🤷🏼♂️
The fluval suction cups hold very well i never get issues
You lost me at 55 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 cringe!
It's absolutely massive, ugly and very basic. Also the amount of pressure and flow 400gph out of aa tiny little nozzle is too concentrated
You’re talking about the Xpertmatic used for comparison, not the Sicce, the subject of this video.
If that's the case I retract and apologise
Tbh I was only 60% paying attention. Massive fan though.
Over priced biggly