SCA 50g Cube Build

iowamays · 07/30/2016, 06:05 PM

I've been in the hobby for a few years, but this is my first post on RC!!

I am starting a new build as we move into a new home. I'm going with the SCA 50g Cube to get things started. I'm also going to be doing a Marco Rocks 50lb package and I will also get a few "seed" rocks to help the cycle get started... I am planning on having a pretty minimal bio-load and leave room for the coral to grow... I want to have a variety of coral to keep things interesting...

My first question is... what should I do for my lighting? I would prefer to stick with LED, but I want something that will support SPS... Any suggestions?

CafeReef · 07/30/2016, 09:00 PM

Steve could work a package up for you that would include a radion xr15. Thats what I have on my sca 50 cube. Love it.

homer1475 · 07/31/2016, 01:48 PM

Depends on your budget......

I would definitely ask Steve at SCA about the radion package. If your budget conscious, look up mars aquas on ebay. Quite a few of us run them now even with SPS dominant tanks.

If I would do lights again and my budget wasn't an issue, I would look into an LED/T5 combo. Or even a couple Radion xr30 pro's.

davocean · 07/31/2016, 03:39 PM

I also prefer T5/LED combo

07/30/2016, 06:05 PM	#1
iowamays Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Johnston, IA Posts: 0	SCA 50g Cube Build I've been in the hobby for a few years, but this is my first post on RC!! I am starting a new build as we move into a new home. I'm going with the SCA 50g Cube to get things started. I'm also going to be doing a Marco Rocks 50lb package and I will also get a few "seed" rocks to help the cycle get started... I am planning on having a pretty minimal bio-load and leave room for the coral to grow... I want to have a variety of coral to keep things interesting... My first question is... what should I do for my lighting? I would prefer to stick with LED, but I want something that will support SPS... Any suggestions?

07/30/2016, 09:00 PM	#2
CafeReef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Elkhorn, NE Posts: 1,405	Steve could work a package up for you that would include a radion xr15. Thats what I have on my sca 50 cube. Love it. __________________ 50 Gallon cube

07/31/2016, 01:48 PM	#3
homer1475 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 5,313	Depends on your budget...... I would definitely ask Steve at SCA about the radion package. If your budget conscious, look up mars aquas on ebay. Quite a few of us run them now even with SPS dominant tanks. If I would do lights again and my budget wasn't an issue, I would look into an LED/T5 combo. Or even a couple Radion xr30 pro's. __________________ 80G SCA Build: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2560256 Originally posted by der_wille_zur_macht: "He's just taking his lunch to work"

07/31/2016, 03:39 PM	#4
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	I also prefer T5/LED combo __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD