Thoughts on SC Aquariums

visuvius · 08/22/2012, 11:09 PM

I've searched the forums and there's only one not that informative thread on here about SC Aquariums. I know they are a Cadlights knock off but I dont really care as long as it doesn't fall apart and is decently put together. I'm in my apartment for another year and I want a nice system but I'm not going to go all out until I get my place. This tank seems like a real good deal for the price.

There's gotta be at least a few people on here that have these tanks.

visuvius · 08/23/2012, 12:39 AM

Heres the tank:

http://znnea.rmuvx.servertrust.com/P...Code=SCA%2D001

I think the quote was 600.

Whisperer · 08/23/2012, 05:44 AM

If it is $600, it is a very good price with that configuration: rimless tank, sump and stand.

wbradenpt · 08/23/2012, 05:58 AM

how many gallons is the one for $600? the one that is pictured is a 50g for $900.

visuvius · 08/23/2012, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by wbradenpt

how many gallons is the one for $600? the one that is pictured is a 50g for $900.

That IS the one for 600.

Seems like a really good deal. The one guy I've talked to said he had to use his own plumbing pieces but that other than that its been okay.

E.intheC · 08/23/2012, 11:52 AM

I have a sneaking suspicion that these ARE actually CADlights tanks. I remember seeing a similar name pop up in their store when they were selling their knock off skimmers.

visuvius · 08/23/2012, 12:43 PM

I wish I could get a consistent answer! I'm hearing similiar things. I don't really care if its the same as the CADlights as long as the thing doesn't fall apart or leak.

Gwall30 · 09/04/2012, 04:32 PM

I wouldnt buy a knock off tank or anything that holds 600lbs of water and rocks. but thats just me.

they arent the same. my CAD Lights tank has a seamless Trapezoid overflow with laser cut surface skimmers. asides from that, every piece of equipment seems to be completely different and of much better quality.

AcroporAddict · 09/04/2012, 10:11 PM

That website is terrible. No contact tel # or address or anything. Where are these guys located? They could be in Nigeria for all you'd know. I wouldn't buy based on the website alone. Good luck getting any Customer Service from these guys.

sonoma2nv · 05/08/2013, 06:37 PM

Well im also looking at there 90gal system .seem like i cant find anyone that has bought there tanks ,seen plenty reviews for there skimmers,nothing on the tanks.lets see if anyone else has any input about these since last post here was 9/12.

Savant · 05/09/2013, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by AcroporAddict

That website is terrible. No contact tel # or address or anything. Where are these guys located? They could be in Nigeria for all you'd know. I wouldn't buy based on the website alone. Good luck getting any Customer Service from these guys.

yea any website selling a tank that says" This fish tank is slat water ready" should prob raise some flags

08/22/2012, 11:09 PM	#1
visuvius Moved On Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aliso Viejo, CA Posts: 165	Thoughts on SC Aquariums I've searched the forums and there's only one not that informative thread on here about SC Aquariums. I know they are a Cadlights knock off but I dont really care as long as it doesn't fall apart and is decently put together. I'm in my apartment for another year and I want a nice system but I'm not going to go all out until I get my place. This tank seems like a real good deal for the price. There's gotta be at least a few people on here that have these tanks.

08/23/2012, 05:44 AM	#3
Whisperer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Punta Gorda, FL Posts: 4,020	If it is $600, it is a very good price with that configuration: rimless tank, sump and stand. __________________ The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten. --------- No one is born with intellect and age guarantees wisdom to no one. Current Tank Info: 120G reef, 30G sump, 10G QT tank

08/23/2012, 11:52 AM	#6
E.intheC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 5,373	I have a sneaking suspicion that these ARE actually CADlights tanks. I remember seeing a similar name pop up in their store when they were selling their knock off skimmers. __________________ -Eric

08/23/2012, 12:39 AM	#2
visuvius Moved On Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aliso Viejo, CA Posts: 165	Heres the tank: http://znnea.rmuvx.servertrust.com/P...Code=SCA%2D001 I think the quote was 600.

08/23/2012, 05:58 AM	#4
wbradenpt Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 63	how many gallons is the one for $600? the one that is pictured is a 50g for $900.

08/23/2012, 12:43 PM	#7
visuvius Moved On Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aliso Viejo, CA Posts: 165	I wish I could get a consistent answer! I'm hearing similiar things. I don't really care if its the same as the CADlights as long as the thing doesn't fall apart or leak.

09/04/2012, 04:32 PM	#8
Gwall30 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 60	I wouldnt buy a knock off tank or anything that holds 600lbs of water and rocks. but thats just me. they arent the same. my CAD Lights tank has a seamless Trapezoid overflow with laser cut surface skimmers. asides from that, every piece of equipment seems to be completely different and of much better quality.

09/04/2012, 10:11 PM	#9
AcroporAddict There is no substitute. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 2,269	That website is terrible. No contact tel # or address or anything. Where are these guys located? They could be in Nigeria for all you'd know. I wouldn't buy based on the website alone. Good luck getting any Customer Service from these guys.

05/08/2013, 06:37 PM	#10
sonoma2nv Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Richmond,VA Posts: 177	Well im also looking at there 90gal system .seem like i cant find anyone that has bought there tanks ,seen plenty reviews for there skimmers,nothing on the tanks.lets see if anyone else has any input about these since last post here was 9/12.