SC Aquariums Owners Thread

[mr70ss]

RLSS r series, they get great reviews. I just pulled the pin on a r5-i, saltysupply.com has them half off. 279.99 reg, now 140.00. Comes with a waveline dc2500h pump (non apex version) but they also have the apex version motor and controller on sale for 55.00. so i bought that also. I was out the door for under 200.00 with a spare pump, controller, and power supply. They are rated for a 70 gal reef, or 90 fowlr.

[acer]

Finally I am up and running - full power to my 150 via Reeflo barracuda in the basement- check out the build thread.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2582016

[Klems]

Just placed my order for a 50g cube. Building my own stand to house all of the electronics away from the sump and plumbing. Question: which section of the sump should I place the ATO float valve? Pump section?

[mr70ss]

I put mine in the return pump section. Not sure if its right or wrong but it works great, and allows me to play with the water heigth in the skimmer section.

[hipertec]

Originally Posted by Klems

Just placed my order for a 50g cube. Building my own stand to house all of the electronics away from the sump and plumbing. Question: which section of the sump should I place the ATO float valve? Pump section?

Yes- the ATO valve/sensor should be placed in the return pump section.

[flyingfish1]

Originally Posted by Mistersponge

My SCA 90 showed up today, I have a solid stand and it came with a canopy. I don't think I will use the canopy as I really like the rimless look. Currently trying to figure out if I like the sump.

Nice! I have the same tank. Re-setting it up after hurricane. Wanting to add a herbie style overflow. What did you do to quiet the overflow?

[flyingfish1]

HI all! I have the SCA 90 "cube". I am redoing some plumbing, and am considering the herbie. What is the best way to go about this for a 1" drain and 1/2 return? Thanks!

[GfordQC]

Originally Posted by flyingfish1

HI all! I have the SCA 90 "cube". I am redoing some plumbing, and am considering the herbie. What is the best way to go about this for a 1" drain and 1/2 return? Thanks!

That is the way i have it. Works great can barely hear a thing and the tank is in the middle of the first floor.

[theMerchant]

Originally Posted by acer

Finally I am up and running - full power to my 150 via Reeflo barracuda in the basement- check out the build thread.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2582016

how long did it take to have it customized? how much more did it cost?

thanks
Im planning on a 150 , currrently have the SCA 75g

[theMerchant]

Originally Posted by acer

Finally I am up and running - full power to my 150 via Reeflo barracuda in the basement- check out the build thread.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2582016

how long did it take to have it customized? how much more did it cost?

thanks
Im planning on a 150 , currently have the SCA 75g

[ryshark]

Do you know if a Maxspect Gyre would hold in the middle of the tank on an SCA overflow? Or will it not work because of the glass inside of the overflow?

[FLSharkvictim]

I'm getting ready to order the SCA-150, Tank, Stand and a synergy External Overflow box that's 20''. Here is a couple of pix of the tank but mine will be in black and a few pixs of the Synergy External system that will be custom installed..

Current TANK INFO:
120 Mixed Reef
Ecotech M1 pump
Skimz 163 DC Montzer Series skimmer
Custom sump / Refuge
2 Turbelle Nanostream 6055 Controallable pumps
2 AI Hydra TwentySix HD LED Fixtures
Celestial C35W Maxspect Refuge Spotlight
Aqua UV Ultraviolet Sterilizer 25w
BRS Dual Media reactor
Eshoops IV Master & Slave Doser
Tunze 3155 Auto Top Off

[ReefCowboy]

Just ordered the SCA 150 Gal "Version 2". Rimless(no eurobrace)15mm Glass 60"x24"x24" Starfire coming factory pre-drilled for a 20" Synergy Ghost Overflow and two 1" return bulkheads!
Just got email with shipping info.... I was able to sell my new 150 gal with eurobracing to a friend. I had removed the tower overflow for a synergy overflow instead, but the water level ended up being too low for my taste(3" to top). The rimless, thicker glass look also appeals more to me.

The new "version 2" tanks according to steve keep water level at 1.25" bellow the top!

[Potatohead]

Can someone with the 32x24 stand (66g) please measure the height of it? Thanks

[cpllongjk]

I finally decided to go with SCA on my next tank. I will be making a minor upgrade from a Red Sea Reefer 170 to a SCA 24x24x20 50g tank with a custom drilled back pane. I will be attaching the new Synergy Reef Shadow Overflow and have a 1/2" return.

I am waiting on the CAD file from Steve but as soon as it's approved the tank will be in production. I was told there would be a 12 week build time. That'll give me 12 weeks to research and figure out what kind of new stand I will be going with.

Currently I plan on using a Aluminum T-slot stand that will be skinned with removable wood panels. I plan on using only 1/4" - 1/2" thick oak if I decide on staining the wood. If I decide to paint the wood, any wood will work. My desk next to the tank is oak with a gunstock finish so I might just emulate the desk.

[ryshark]

Originally Posted by Potatohead

Can someone with the 32x24 stand (66g) please measure the height of it? Thanks

Oak stand is 36"
MDF stand is 31"

[Potatohead]

Originally Posted by ryshark

Oak stand is 36"
MDF stand is 31"

lol

Thanks... The max I can have is 50.5" tall with tank, I have to be able to access the wall behind it from time to time . I guess if I have to I can break out the table saw and shorten the necessary panels/doors on the stand by an inch if I have to.

[Denisk]

Question for all you who have had/have rimless aquariums. So i got a 150 gallon sc aquarium. The pad it came with was cut wrong so sc aquariums said I could use a yoga mat thats closed cell. Well I was filling up the aquarium and noticed that one corner seems compressed more than the others however the tank was leveled and re checked multiple times. Ive owned rimless tanks before however never used a yoga mat. I could just be paranoid and everything is fine. You guys let me know.

[moondoggy4]

Have SCA just make the tank 2'' shorter.

[Potatohead]

Originally Posted by moondoggy4

Have SCA just make the tank 2'' shorter.

I thought about that but I'll make it work somehow. I'd rather have the extra height anyway.

[z3speed4me]

Originally Posted by Reef Dude

See the white "bubble" looking lines in between the side panel and bottom panel. It appears that these are areas where the silicon does not fully cover the entire joint, although the majority of the joint does have silicon. These gaps are approximately 2mm wide, and range from 1" to 5" long. There are around 8 of these only on the bottom panel joint. Is this fairly normal?

I have something similar on my front edge only in two spots. and looked at everything VERY closely prior to my first water fill test and it and seemed fine.

Now I've had water for just over two weeks. We are slowly getting there! (Really wish I swapped the styrofoam pad for a black yoga mat or something similar, im going to try and "paint" the edge black to hide it a little better. Although since this picture from about a week ago, it has flattened out a little bit I think.

[Denisk]

Originally Posted by z3speed4me

I have something similar on my front edge only in two spots. and looked at everything VERY closely prior to my first water fill test and it and seemed fine.

Now I've had water for just over two weeks. We are slowly getting there! (Really wish I swapped the styrofoam pad for a black yoga mat or something similar, im going to try and "paint" the edge black to hide it a little better. Although since this picture from about a week ago, it has flattened out a little bit I think.

I have have that in both my aquariums which are both sc aquariums. I emailed Steve about it with my last tank and he said it's nothing to worry about. My suggestion is when comes to seams, just watch them from time to time to make sure no bubbles are growing or new ones are appearing.

[rtague]

So my 50g cube with oak stand arrived in New York from southern California last Wed Dec 7.It was a Christmas present for my son and we were all excited to get it set up and running.I took a vacation day to be here to accept delivery ok.great, but the driver refused to let me inspect the shipment which I thought was rather odd... not wanting to be stuck with a broken tank,I couldn't accept the delivery, disappointment all round.has anyone had this experience with the shipper?, ended up ordering a red sea 170.I contacted Steve and he said he would refund the $749,have not heard from him since.

[GfordQC]

Originally Posted by rtague

So my 50g cube with oak stand arrived in New York from southern California last Wed Dec 7.It was a Christmas present for my son and we were all excited to get it set up and running.I took a vacation day to be here to accept delivery ok.great, but the driver refused to let me inspect the shipment which I thought was rather odd... not wanting to be stuck with a broken tank,I couldn't accept the delivery, disappointment all round.has anyone had this experience with the shipper?, ended up ordering a red sea 170.I contacted Steve and he said he would refund the $749,have not heard from him since.

That is odd. Kind of a &@:$ move by the delivery guy. I would complain to the shipper as well. I done think there is any excuse for that. Took delivery of mine and the driver let me look at the tank, stand everything and wouldn't even take money when I offered it to him for staying there.

[rtague]

Originally Posted by GfordQC

That is odd. Kind of a &@:$ move by the delivery guy. I would complain to the shipper as well. I done think there is any excuse for that. Took delivery of mine and the driver let me look at the tank, stand everything and wouldn't even take money when I offered it to him for staying there.

Yeah that's what's supposed to happen,driver just took off
and wouldn't let me inspect
Tank is on its way back to California,waiting to hear back from Steve