New SC Aquarium Build

k2swat · 04/29/2018, 05:30 PM

I currently have a Fusion40 and a 150g. To round out my addiction I am starting a new 120g build. The tank is from SC Aquarium. Great people to work with and the tank is look nice.

I be happy to take any suggestion on how to build this setup out.

k2swat · 04/29/2018, 06:26 PM

Started with all glass sump. 34x16x16

k2swat · 04/29/2018, 06:29 PM

So I been reading up the benefit of algae scrubbers. Decide to give it a try. Notice the price for this simple thing cost between $150-$300. So decided to DIY one. Cost all ~$20 to build.

matthewduren · 04/29/2018, 10:07 PM

Looking forward to seeing the rest of this build. That's a sharp looking tank with the euro bracing.

k2swat · 05/01/2018, 11:49 AM

DIY Alage Scrubber. Total cost = $20

Webmanny · 05/01/2018, 12:11 PM

Very nice. I love the DIY ATS. Good luck!

k2swat · 05/01/2018, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Webmanny

Very nice. I love the DIY ATS. Good luck!

Thanks!

k2swat · 05/01/2018, 04:55 PM

So decided to custom build the stand for SCA 120. Doing this with a friend This is where we at. Have the frame and top done.

k2swat · 05/07/2018, 06:56 AM

Getting ready to do rockscaping. Anyone ever use Aquaforest Stonefix? If you have, can you share some insight to this product?

Ted_C · 05/07/2018, 07:36 AM

Would you like a free bucket of marco rock bonding agent? http://www.marcorocks.com/aquascape-...s/e-marco-400/

I've used this in my 300 build and it came out great (as long as you're patient and allow sufficient time for the mortar to set up - something I lack).

Let me know via PM.

k2swat · 05/07/2018, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Ted_C

Would you like a free bucket of marco rock bonding agent? http://www.marcorocks.com/aquascape-...s/e-marco-400/

I've used this in my 300 build and it came out great (as long as you're patient and allow sufficient time for the mortar to set up - something I lack).

Let me know via PM.

Thanks Ted_C. I have the Stonefix already. I definitely will hit you up if this does not work out.

Nwest · 05/07/2018, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Ted_C

Would you like a free bucket of marco rock bonding agent? http://www.marcorocks.com/aquascape-...s/e-marco-400/

I've used this in my 300 build and it came out great (as long as you're patient and allow sufficient time for the mortar to set up - something I lack).

Let me know via PM.

I am about to set up a 120 Ted, I wouldn't mind giving it a try.

k2swat · 05/16/2018, 07:01 AM

Finally had time to finish the stand for the 120 build. Finished the second and third coat.

k2swat · 05/17/2018, 06:21 PM

Stand in. Empty 120 on.

Next up clean the tank and pumbling. Thinking about creating a manifold. What do you all think about manifold?

Webmanny · 05/18/2018, 08:19 AM

Very nice. We are getting closer!

Uncle Luke · 05/18/2018, 04:44 PM

Nice this is the exact tank i want. Hows the build quality?

k2swat · 05/18/2018, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Luke

Nice this is the exact tank i want. Hows the build quality?

Real nice. The black silicone line is clean. Very sturdy built tank. Only thing i have seen that I might not like is the water line. Might be lower than what I like. I guess we will see when I fill it up.

k2swat · 05/19/2018, 10:21 AM

XR30W G4 Pros are in place. Thanks BobbyV for the lights hanging frame. Little mod to it and it works great.

BobbyV · 05/19/2018, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by k2swat

XR30W G4 Pros are in place. Thanks BobbyV for the lights hanging frame. Little mod to it and it works great.

My pleasure, glad you were able to make them work.

k2swat · 05/23/2018, 06:07 AM

Plumbing 95% done. Apex COR20 will power return, ATS, and carbon media reactor. Hopefully it will be strong enough with flow.

k2swat · 05/23/2018, 06:08 AM

Plumbing 95% done. Apex COR20 will power return, ATS, and carbon media reactor. Hopefully it will be strong enough with flow.

k2swat · 05/23/2018, 07:46 PM

Water test today. Everything is working great. Had to make adjustments to the manifold to power the carbon reactor and algae scrubber. All things consider this is a success with no leak.

Next up drain this bad boy and do some rockscaping placements.

Webmanny · 05/24/2018, 06:35 AM

Very nice. Good job.

k2swat · 05/26/2018, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Webmanny

Very nice. Good job.

Thanks Webmanny!

k2swat · 05/26/2018, 08:53 AM

Received MP40 yesterday. Place one on each end. Should have plenty of flow. Left it a little loose for adjustments when rocks are in place.

05/01/2018, 12:11 PM	#6
Webmanny Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: 33612 Posts: 2,461	Very nice. I love the DIY ATS. Good luck! __________________ 32 gallon Biocube, DIY LEDs and Triton Method. My N=1 study of me, validated by me, and supported by completely anecdotal evidence, states that my advice is 100% correct, most of the time.

05/07/2018, 07:36 AM	#10
Ted_C Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Clearwater FL Posts: 1,923	Would you like a free bucket of marco rock bonding agent? http://www.marcorocks.com/aquascape-...s/e-marco-400/ I've used this in my 300 build and it came out great (as long as you're patient and allow sufficient time for the mortar to set up - something I lack). Let me know via PM. __________________ 150 Gal Quarantine. 310 Main Display Tank Reefing since 2012

05/18/2018, 08:19 AM	#15
Webmanny Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: 33612 Posts: 2,461	Very nice. We are getting closer! __________________ 32 gallon Biocube, DIY LEDs and Triton Method. My N=1 study of me, validated by me, and supported by completely anecdotal evidence, states that my advice is 100% correct, most of the time.

05/24/2018, 06:35 AM	#23
Webmanny Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: 33612 Posts: 2,461	Very nice. Good job. __________________ 32 gallon Biocube, DIY LEDs and Triton Method. My N=1 study of me, validated by me, and supported by completely anecdotal evidence, states that my advice is 100% correct, most of the time.

04/29/2018, 06:29 PM	#3
k2swat Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Seminole, FL Posts: 121	So I been reading up the benefit of algae scrubbers. Decide to give it a try. Notice the price for this simple thing cost between $150-$300. So decided to DIY one. Cost all ~$20 to build.

04/29/2018, 10:07 PM	#4
matthewduren Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 130	Looking forward to seeing the rest of this build. That's a sharp looking tank with the euro bracing.

05/07/2018, 06:56 AM	#9
k2swat Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Seminole, FL Posts: 121	Getting ready to do rockscaping. Anyone ever use Aquaforest Stonefix? If you have, can you share some insight to this product?

05/18/2018, 04:44 PM	#16
Uncle Luke Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,011	Nice this is the exact tank i want. Hows the build quality?

05/23/2018, 06:07 AM	#20
k2swat Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Seminole, FL Posts: 121	Plumbing 95% done. Apex COR20 will power return, ATS, and carbon media reactor. Hopefully it will be strong enough with flow.