Is The SICCE SHARK PRO Living Up to All the HYPE?
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2022
- Is the new Sicce Shark Pro worth the money and living up to all the hype? Let's crack mine open for the first time, for it's first cleaning and see what kind of job it's been doing.
This video includes a step-by-step of the cleaning my Sicce Shark Pro 500. Was it easy and fast? Does it look like it's doing a good job at capturing detritus? Let's take a look!
Here's a follow-up to my original Sicce Shark Pro "Honest Product Review" video which you can see here: • New Internal Filter De...
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Thank you, Ben! I've been super intrigued by these new Sicce filters. Your video confirmed my thoughts :)
You're welcome.
I like this one ty Ben!
I haven't seen one, but that looks very well designed and high quality. Probably run forever. I do have a sicce utility pump that works very well, and easy to clean if needed. Thank you for sharing with us
Hi, Ben, I hope your day’s going well.
I have been fighting with a 39 gallon tank which was cycled and doing well for a while, but for the past couple months keeps reading for high ammonia and nitrite. I had had a huge Java Fern that died, which I suspect was the start of my issues. I have a couple of Sicce Shark PROs, one 900 and one 700, even though I have been adding Fritzyme 7 or Stability daily, but I wondered if cleaning the sponges in aquarium water then soaking them in good bacteria would convince it to cycle. I did that with just the 900. Finally, SUCCESS!!! I tested the water this morning, and Ammonia and Nitrite are both at zero, and Nitrate is at about 10. Thank you for the inspiration, I truly appreciate it! 😊
Thanks for that one, Ben. I am about 2 weeks out from seeing what my Shark Pro 500 has in its sponges...looks real easy to maintain.
It is. Just be sure to always support that bottom section because it can detach and then break on the floor requiring some superglue repairs. Ask me how I know this🤣🤣🤣😉😀👍🏻
I got the Sicce 90 after your review and I like using the spray bar feature since I’ve already got a power head in my tank for circulation. One thing to note, I found out that it’s best to lower the filter into your tank when doing water changes as it will just sink because of the weight of the 3 filter boxes. No big deal to me but it might come as a surprise to others. My Sicce is new so it doesn’t really need cleaning yet but so far I love it. It’s easy to use and virtually silen.
Good tip
I like mine, so far so good.
Thanks Ben very helpful video
I always clean the sponges etc in a bucket with the removed aquarium water by squeezing the sponges in the old aquarium water rather than running under a tap for an extended period and this method gets everything just as clean. Obviously this is best for my setup as I don't use external and just and eheim internal, was looking to move to the Sicce 900. Thanks for the upload.
Jason Adams at PrimeTime Aquatics posted a very interesting video on using tap water to rinse his sponges. But bottom line, if it’s working for you, don’t change.
Do you like this better than the xpertic magic? Thank you for your videos. I really enjoy them.
Hi Ben! You’re a good teacher, thanks for your videos! My cousin gave me his old Marineland 56 column tank, 30w/18d/24h. Current filter is a Marineland 360 canister which works okay, but for how much it messes with my back, the water quality doesn’t amaze me enough to keep it. With this shape tank, do you think the shark 900 version would do a decent job? I also run an Aquarium Co-op sponge filter just for aeration and to give shrimps something extra to munch on. I’m just worried I wouldn’t get enough water circulation because with the canister I have now I made a diy spray bar that runs the length of the tank so…? Any advice would be appreciated- thanks! 😊 (This is my first larger tank, so new to the bigger filters.)
Thanks for showing a filter that's actually been used. I'm pretty skeptical of the design of this filter. The magnetic connectors are pretty nice, but it really doesn't seem it's using the filter media efficiently(as you can see in the video). Overall it seems like a decent filter, but not worth the price IMO. You're probably mostly paying for the magnets and the slick design.
I have the 900 pro on my 55 gallon goldfish tank with the tidal 110 hang on back filter. Those two combine make my tank run excellent.
Sounds like a good combination
That’s basically the same thing I’m about to do. 55 gallon with the tidal 110 and looking to get the shark adv 900 pro. Right now I have the marineland internal filter and that thing sucks and starts making all sorts of crazy noises after just 2-3 days of cleaning every single part and piece. It’s just a hassle always having to clean it and defeats the whole purpose of media and having bacteria grow on it. Having to clean so frequently just is counterintuitive. I will most likely buy this today. Hopefully the pump and pushing power is strong and can circulate throughout my entire 55 gallon tank.
Awesome video, thanks for sharing LIKE#190
I'm interested in the spray bar feature. Can you demonstrate what that looks like soon?
Check out the first profile on this unit here: ua-cam.com/video/W849_5OYZRQ/v-deo.html
You are like the "Felix Unger" of filter cleaning...lol. I am never that through for sure. Still hanging on for 300g updates...lol. Really enjoy your efforts Ben. That filter seem very flexible, especially for polishing.
Oscar would have just rubbed it on his shirt and put it back in the tank.
🤔 So, is Ben also Cleaning up after an "Oscar" 🤭
LOL, if that
I do see an Oscar in my future 😉
😎👍 Name him Madison
Good video, can you please advise how often you are having to clean the foam filters before they get blocked or slow water flow..especially if clogging that small corner of the blue filter when the large remainder of the blue filter is clean, seems a design issue/fault?
Probably related to my running the filter at a low medium setting.
When the bubbles seem to slow down it’s time for a cleaning. How long that takes depends on how heavily stocked the tank is and how much you feed.
Great Idea to add a conditioner to the water after some maintenance never thought of that ,great idea
Had to watch later as your pronunciation of Sicce damn near gave my Italian wife a stroke, hahaha!!! Been really interested in their in-tank filters after how great my Tidal 110 HOB has been. However, I've also really been impressed with the newly upgraded 35 watt Xpertmatic, which not only greatly improved the basket design, but also puts out some serious GPH turnover for only $35 ($26 with coupon on Amazon).
🤣🤣🤣 it’s how the Sicce rep said it’s pronounced 🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️ You do get a lot for your money with Xpertmatic
@@BenOchart I believe you. But, trying to disagree with an excitable East Coast Italian woman means I'll be sleeping with the fishes in my own tank. 😂😂😂
See CHAY
I'm italian, and the pronounciation was nothing to fuss about. There's yiutubers who confidently call it say-chay and psyche and those give me a heartattack. This however, not a problem 🤣
So you could also pull that blue sponge out of the middle and fill that middle section with An alternative media right , maybe chemi pure ?
Would anyone Recommend this filter for a 6 gallon aqua scape, I have a 40 gallon saltwater tank right now that is running optimally and I wanna get back into freshwater and I’ve debating between the shark pro, fluval c2, or a small canister(less desirable due to price for such a small tank). my only worry with this filter is that it doesn’t have polishing pads and I need my water crystal clear😅
Our water in TN really is some of the best in the country. We can almost get 100% away with using our tap straight from the faucet for tanks. I usually let mine sit for a few days with circulation then add my fish. I love Prime for conditinong water when time does not permit me to let it sit. You sold me on Sicce and I got some of their Shark ADV models running on my tanks now. I was not a huge fan of the Shark Pros.
the side sponges clog fast i have three sections and they foul very quickly on a cichlid tank but like the magnetic system but not sure its PRO
Does look like a very well made filter, but did expect to see the sponges far more dirty than they were ??? This does make me wonder if it really is performing that well in its actual filtering .
That crossed my mind. In all fairness I run it turned down to medium which no doubt impacts the suction power.
It also isn’t the only filter running on the tan. The emperor 400 more than covers the 55 by itself
Ben, your washing that sponge out just under tap but not in aquarium water like we’re all taught? I feel compelled to always wash out in clean water or under tap but have to oush myself to was n rinse them out in cleaner aquarium water, maybe with a third fresh tap if any, washing directly under tap, completely with tap water can remove the beneficial bacteria , you know that right>Just wondering
Hi Lisa! Check out Jason Adams on Prime Time Aquatics. He’s a trained biologist and claims he’s never had an aquarium issue rinsing sponges with tap water. He breeds and sells fish. However, if you have a brand new aquarium that isn’t rock solid established, using tank water wouldn’t be a bad idea as a precaution, IMO😀
I am glad to see you run the tap with low water while cleaning the filter. No matter if the water is scare or surplus one must always consider saving water. #Savewater
Also regarding the wattage, I always found that lower the wattage lower its efficiency. Not sure what others have noticed.
An ability to run at low wattage might also mean that the product was very well engineered and is very efficient in it's movements. It also means that the filters will not be adding heat to the water which can be an issue in hotter parts of the world.
My friend just take the filters off. Leave the pump in the aquarium pumping your water. You don't need to take that off. And take the venturi off and use the spray bar built-in.
I recently bought PRO 500 and sadly it's very loud. I wanted to return it but, I decided to take Shark ADV 400 impeller and put it in PRO 500. The filter became silent and now I can sleep well. 😴
Sicce will replace or fix, I think for 5 years, from the date of purchase.
👍😎 Probably a very good filter, looking 100% better than sponge filters. But don’t think I’m to keen on inside filters, just me.
I get it. HOB's, Canisters, even sumps are good at keeping the clutter out of the tank.
I would say it’s a great filter depending what you need it for however I don’t think it’s better than sponge filters. I will always have sponge filters in my tanks, they are very reliable and you can’t beat them for their size and biological capabilities unless you have maybe a true matten filter.
👍😎 No argument, I’ve never had a tank set up for breading or anything like that, only to enjoy looking at. So sure if I were to have a bunch of tanks, sponges would be the way to go. With one one, … no thanks. But I do understand.
@@redjack56 Sure do agree with you always keep a sponge filter in my aquarium even when I add another form of filtration.Surprise surprise I ended up with80 red Platies.And I figure 150 at least can’t count them all Electric blue Acara.That’s what happens when you put a male and female together lol.
And aquarium co-op’s baby brine shrimp. cheapest to run sponge filter haven’t lose one fry to filters after setting up sponge filters Don’t like the clutter but love to look at baby fish puts a smile on my face every morning
@Ben ochart I need your help!!! You use to own a paratilapia bleekeri the stary night… So as a temporary solution for my juvenile stary night I’m moving him to a 20 gallon tall until he rehomes to a 75. But currently I have NO WHERE to move the cardinals and neon tetras that currently live in the 20 high. Will he eat them? I’ve had them for 4 years and literally have no where to put them.
Check Life With Pets and see if they have a divider that will fit that tank. I think if a fish can fit in start nights mouth, it will try to eat it. Some fish, especially if kept well fed, will ignore smaller fish. But I wouldn’t take that chance. www.lifewithpetsgci.com/#/
@@BenOchart well that’s the answer I needed Ty. Just means I’m setting up another tank
Better safe than sorry
@@BenOchart I forgot I also have rabbit snails but they’re as big as him. Do I need to move them out to o
@@BenOchart here’s a bit. Can’t understand. Water parameters. The ranges that certain forums show are always in a wide range. The responses are always different. People get different results but I honestly believe that really DOES play a role in how well the fish look. For instance the bleekeri ranges I’ve seen from low to high for hardness and it’s confusing. Some say because they’re from Madagascar they’re an African and they tolerate high hardness like using the crushed coral. But some also use sand which is inert and I have hard water straight from tap. But the quality of color I’ve had has always come from closer matching where they come from. But some speak because they’re tank bread it doesn’t matter. Or even to adjust to ph and hardness levels for the fish it takes months. Any clarity on any of this ?
So you have found the Shark Pro 500 is sufficient on the size tank you are using or is it because you have other filters in the tank
For what it is it’s excellent. Quiet, well built and very easy to work on. It’s more flexible than the XpertMatic internal filters in that it can be used in low flow situations like with betta. The cost is high but that should work out in a much longer life than other lower quality units.
@@BenOcharthi. I don’t think you are answering this question? I’m also keen to know the answer!
I would recommend not to squeeze the sponges since they become more dense each time and your filter flow will get lower
So with this your relying on the bacteria in your tank? i am thinking of changing my canister to one of these but id lose so much bacteria thats in my canister.
This might sound counterintuitive but if and when you make the switch squeeze out the canister sponge in the tank and put the media in a mesh bag and tuck it in a back corner of the tank. It will be cloudy for a day then clear up and you’ll have a smooth transition. After a month you can pull the media out.
How often do you wash the filters?
Once a year.
If I use the ventury wouldn’t I blow out the co2?
It would add oxygen and remove CO2. Don’t use it in a heavily planted tank.
How noisy is it would you say? Could one have that one running in one's bedroom?
It totally silent unless you point the output steeply upward which would produce the sound of water movement.
@@BenOchart great! Thank you so much ❤️
Not happy with the 900 for the price. Was not dirty after weeks of use.Is it possible another form of media will do better.noticed very little waste was on those pads ?Do love the 10 watts but like the other filter you have on your Amazon spot they are by far my Favorite filter along with the tidle110 great filter .wish they made all inside filters black Easier
to hide .Mine Opinion nothing to gain either way thank you for your great presentation Ben as always love your videos extremely helpful and to the point Margie B your Aquariums are the clearest on u-tube
Were you running it at full blast? I ask because I think my sponge was only partially dirty and I think it's because I had the filter set at the mid-point.
@@BenOchart running at full blast.Maybe the next time it will be dirty thanks Ben
No need to use tap water to clean all your filter media. You may have good bacteria in the substrate, but why take that chance. I would clean at least some of the filter media in aquarium water.
This method works for me but certainly smaller, newer tanks with a small amount of substrate should consider using tank water. Jason at Prime Time Aquatics it’s a trained Marine Biologist. Watch this: ua-cam.com/video/jp49hdba0eY/v-deo.html
The amount of chlorine and chloramines in tap water will not kill off the bacterial colony in your sponges if simply just quickly rinsing them, but for peace of mind, just continue doing what works for you as that is always the best way.
Still like my expermatic
They are a lot of filter for the money. I’ve asked them to shift to black baskets.
Love the xpermatic was able to git them for $18 plus change over the prime week bought 4 2 for gifts .been using 2 others for a year now love them easy to take apart .sponges that come with them are great .Not cheap ones the shark pro-90 have.A good filter is a must for Aquariums over 20 gallons.For those who like her hanging basket can’t beat the title 110 or the smaller version of .Asthma cramps have been up for many years.I would have to move them away from the wall to get the space to put the tidle 110 one back ,as I use full glass covers on top.Thanks Dan glad its not just me.found a medium sponge filter one a $15. Pump Is way more efficient than the shark -pro at 75 dollors plus shipping sure wish I had waited until Amazon had them on one of their sites then I could’ve just returned it lesson learned. Margie B
Can you use the smallest one of those in a 10 gallon tank??
A little too big I think. In a 10 gal you might want to use a small sponge filter
Works great
U been removing the filter wrong . The magnets can stay in place without moving them , when u want to remove the filter .
All u have to do is slightly move the filter off the magnet edges . The Magnets stay in place.
When u done . Just place the filter along the magnet.
Don't forget about the spray bar feature . 😎
Figured that one out, thanks. The only magnets I had a real issue with are the ones holding the compartments together. They can come loose when the media is heavy with water and the filter housing crashes on the ground 🤷🏼♂️
That filter is way to small for a 55. Try the 900
The tank is split with a divider and there’s a Marineland Emperor 400 on the other side
True! Duel filters is the way to go
Thanks's for this video. Please close the water when you don't use it, we should not waste precious water🙏🏽
Way too bulky for the amount of sponges it can fit...
Wish it had a dedicated spot for bio media. That is the only con I see.
The middle sponge can be pulled out and replaced with media but the truth is that sponges are a great home for beneficial bacteria. The 700 or 900 would be better choices if you absolutely must have Bio media.