Draining a tank for maintenance, pumping out cloudy water, or clearing a rain-filled pool cover all call for a general utility pump rather than a delicate aquarium pump. The Sicce UltraZero is built specifically for that rougher, general-purpose job.
What the UltraZero Is Built For
- Water changes — pump water out quickly rather than siphoning by hand.
- Draining tanks during a full teardown or major maintenance.
- Pool covers and rainwater — moving cloudy water that isn't necessarily aquarium-clean.
What Makes It Different From an Aquarium Pump
The UltraZero is designed to move cloudy water without large debris, at 793 GPH — substantially more utility-focused than Sicce's display-tank circulation pumps, and built to handle the rougher conditions of drainage work rather than continuous fine-tuned circulation.
Setup Tips
- Keep it away from sensitive livestock during use, since it's built for utility draining rather than delicate in-tank circulation.
- Rinse after use if it's been used in genuinely dirty or debris-heavy water.
- Match hose diameter to the pump's outlet for maximum drainage speed.
The Sicce UltraZero Utility Drainage Pump is available at Marine Concept Supply — order online or pick up at our shop in Wheeling, IL. Shop the UltraZero, and browse more aquarium pumps.
