Shark Skimmers Sicce: The latest innovation at Interzoo 2024

by | Oct 1, 2024 | Equipment, Events | 0 comments

Interzoo 2024 was the perfect occasion to present the two new Shark Skimmers. A very interesting project that we will analyze together, and which will be introduced by an interesting interview in our video.

The new Shark Skimmers come in two models, consume very little energy, and are quite similar to the Shark Pro filters presented at Interzoo two years ago. The technical design is by Claude Hug, a long-time friend, who created these skimmers along with the Sicce Research and Development team, leveraging their extensive experience and expertise.

Of course, these skimmers represent the state of the art today, and we plan to test one in the fall in our new aquarium. They’re too fascinating to leave on the shelf, don’t you think?

The video of Sicce’s booth at Interzoo 2024 with the extended interview with Claude Hug

Before we continue, we’ll let you watch our video so you can see the skimmers in action, not just in pictures. The video is in Italian, but it is possible to activate the subtitles and then set them to English

Technical Features of the Sicce Shark Skimmer 150 and 300

Let’s start with the technical details to analyze the two new skimmers.

  Shark Skimmer 150 Shark Skimmer 300
Type of Skimming Immediate with diffuser countercurrent
Max Air Capacity 150 l/h 180 l/h compatible with Ozone
Power Consumption 4 watt 5 watt
Recommended Tank (Fish & Soft Corals) 30 liters 50 liters
Recommended Tank (SPS) 40 liters 80 liters
Mixed Tank Recommendation 150 liters 300 liters
Glass Thickness 15 mm 15 mm
Dimensions 66x120x243(h) cm 83x125x243(h) cm
Approx. Price 90 euro 130 euro
Shark Skimmer 300 at Interzoo 2024

The two new Sicce Shark Skimmers are designed to be installed directly in aquariums where they can perform at their best, but they can also be used in sumps. They are extremely compact, and their low power consumption immediately stands out. Using only 3 to 4 watts seems almost too good to be true! The smaller model uses a Sicce Micra pump, while the larger one uses a Sicce Syncra pump—both of which have been sold for years as centrifugal pumps with impeccable performance. We tested the Sicce Syncra pumps back in 2012 and were impressed with their flawless performance.

Shark Skimmer 300 at Interzoo 2024

The Shark Skimmer 300 features a special self-cleaning impeller that prevents deposits from clogging the system. Additionally, when you turn off the skimmer for cleaning, the water in the pump reverses, flushing the air tube and keeping the skimmer efficient. Believe me, this is something we’ll definitely test once we get our hands on it.

The idea behind this new creation was to deliver an affordable yet highly effective skimmer that consumes very little power and is priced even lower. Indeed, the small Shark Skimmer 150 costs €90 ($100 USD), while the larger Shark Skimmer 300 is only €130 ($145 USD).

Both skimmers come with a five-year warranty—a guarantee of durability and long-term performance. It’s clear that Sicce is confident in the potential of these two compact skimmers.

Sicce Aquascaping at Interzoo 2024

References

For more information on the new Sicce skimmers, in addition to our video, we direct you to their official website. We also encourage you to read our Editorial on the fair, or you can also watch our video documentary on Interzoo 2024.

The Sicce booth at Interzoo 2024
  • danireef

    Danilo Ronchi, aka DaniReef lives in Italy where he is hydraulic engineer, but starting from his love for reef aquarium and photography, he began to write about marine aquariums from 2006 and now he's published his first book "Marine Aquarium". From 2007 Danilo writes on his blog danireef.com where publishes articles, pictures, product reviews, aquariums coverage, reportage and history of his tank. Now he's happy to be part of Reefs.com

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