Anyone Know This Filter?

paulypaul182 · Sep 9, 2008

Hi all. I was given a 30w x 12d x 18h tank by a friend. It came with a heater and a filter. Im not sure what filter I have and need to know if its suitable. Can anyone possibly ID it for me from this picture?

paulypaul182 · Sep 10, 2008

Anyone?
Just a little more info for you, the top part seems to be held to the bottom part by a magnet if that helps.

squeakytoy · Sep 10, 2008

any markings whatsoever? it looks like it should be an in tank... how many watts / amps does it pull? any serial #?

paulypaul182 · Sep 11, 2008

The only markings I can find is on the power outlet of the filter which reads "COD51800". It was also made in Italy. How do I find out how many watts / amps it pulls?

Ive taken some photos of the filter taken apart for you to look at.

paulypaul182 · Sep 11, 2008

Ive just hunted high and low on the internet and the filter is a Sicce Shark Filter. I dont know if its the 400 or 600 ADV model. If its the 400 then it is for a 90 litre tank. I should be ok with that but would rather it be the 600 which is up to 130 litres. More research for me then

http

/www.aquariumproducts.com.au/catalog...130&catID=3

chesterscot · Sep 11, 2008

glad you found it, had me guessin as well
scot :good:

paulypaul182 · Sep 11, 2008

chesterscot said:
glad you found it, had me guessin as well
scot

Me too and it looks like its still available in certain shops. I need the housing to stick it to the side of the tank as its just hanging there at the moment. Id love to know which model it is because I need to know its water turn over.

chesterscot · Sep 11, 2008

hmmm just thinking how you could find out
scot :good:

paulypaul182 · Sep 11, 2008

chesterscot said:
hmmm just thinking how you could find out
scot

Well the dimesions are the same for two of the models. I guess it would be the power output but I dont think there is a way of measuring that

squeakytoy · Sep 15, 2008

I just saw something like that the other day called a sand shark. Usually, there is a panel with all the electrical info on it, usually cast into the plastic near where the cord enters the body. Should tell you what kind of power it's wired for as well as the amount it draws... Cant help too much past that though.