SC Aquariums Owners Thread - Page 22

Devaji108 · 01/24/2016, 04:45 PM

Nice! congrats of figuring it out. I am sure you will be help for other now!
there is getting to be a few of us on here with SC tanks...

Devaji108 · 01/24/2016, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by greaps

These SCA tanks keep getting better and better, nice to have them drill it for you. I think I heard they do custom size tanks as well but it takes longer. A 72X24X20 would be a nice upgade for my living room.

yes they do before buying my 90 the other day I ask Steve about this very same tank. takes 10 weeks. but if you are not in a hurry and plan ahead 10 weeks not to bad at all...

junior2101 · 02/14/2016, 12:37 AM

Hey guys so I see that some on here own the 75 sca. Is that still 1" drains and 1/2' return or did they swap to a;; 1" now that they are doing the herbie system?

Devaji108 · 02/14/2016, 02:05 PM

^I pretty sure they are 3- 1" holes now on the 75..or at least they have some in. I was between the 75 and 90 3 holer..went with the 90!

woot woot I AM AN SCA owner now...

but damn is it heavy..the 12mm glass nice and think adding alot of beauty but also weight.
check out how sexy the lines are:

civics14 · 02/16/2016, 10:15 AM

Could anyone who purchased their cherry wood stands share some pictures of their stand for me? Also, their basic stand (MDF)? I'm really having a hard time deciding which direction I want to go.

soulpatch · 02/16/2016, 10:18 AM

are you looking for the color tone or of the build? I have the all wood stand but not in cherry.

UCT · 02/16/2016, 12:50 PM

I have the cherry stand. Looks just like on the website. One thing my wife doesn't like is that the nails aren't countersunk and puttied, so there is a small bump in the wood at each nailing. Noticeable if you run your hand over it or if the light strikes it just right.

soulpatch · 02/16/2016, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by UCT

I have the cherry stand. Looks just like on the website. One thing my wife doesn't like is that the nails aren't countersunk and puttied, so there is a small bump in the wood at each nailing. Noticeable if you run your hand over it or if the light strikes it just right.

I dont have that issue with my wood stand. Wonder if it is limited to the cherry they use. I have the walnut though so could be the difference...

Devaji108 · 02/16/2016, 01:50 PM

when I was ordering my tank 2 weeks ago now I guess they did not have any wood stands.
so I am DIYing one..

Fcsteve777 · 02/16/2016, 07:02 PM

So. I received my tank today and I will say that the build quality looks very good and I am happy with it.

But I have a question.

These tanks are supposed to be starphire front and sides. Well all 4 panes of this tank pass light the same way when looking down thru them. And from a friends tank of similar depth that was custom built starphire 3 sides this glass sure looks a lot more like standard glass than starphire. And I cant tell the difference between the 3 other panes and back which I am able to on the other tank that I have seen...

Even the picture it all looks exactly the same to me as it does in person. Any opinions?

rkrimple · 02/16/2016, 09:08 PM

I am happy to say I purchased the 80 gal today. Steve made me an offer I couldn't refuse. Really willing to work with you on the price. Exceeded my expectations. Got the Eco Tech package coupled with it and a solid wood (black) stand. Super pumped and cannot wait to get started. Thanks to all of you SCA tank owners for your positive feedback. Highly recommend their products and Steve is the man! BTW, 3 holes are standard with new tanks.

Devaji108 · 02/16/2016, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fcsteve777

So. I received my tank today and I will say that the build quality looks very good and I am happy with it.

But I have a question.

These tanks are supposed to be starphire front and sides. Well all 4 panes of this tank pass light the same way when looking down thru them. And from a friends tank of similar depth that was custom built starphire 3 sides this glass sure looks a lot more like standard glass than starphire. And I cant tell the difference between the 3 other panes and back which I am able to on the other tank that I have seen...

Even the picture it all looks exactly the same to me as it does in person. Any opinions?

I was wondering the same! I have never seen a starphire tank in person. so I was going purely on trust...maybe other will chime in?

civics14 · 02/17/2016, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soulpatch

are you looking for the color tone or of the build? I have the all wood stand but not in cherry.

Which one did you get? Yes, on the color tone and build quality as well.

civics14 · 02/17/2016, 06:16 AM

Any different looking from the side? Could it be that looking down and there is no light on the other end that is affecting it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fcsteve777

So. I received my tank today and I will say that the build quality looks very good and I am happy with it.

But I have a question.

These tanks are supposed to be starphire front and sides. Well all 4 panes of this tank pass light the same way when looking down thru them. And from a friends tank of similar depth that was custom built starphire 3 sides this glass sure looks a lot more like standard glass than starphire. And I cant tell the difference between the 3 other panes and back which I am able to on the other tank that I have seen...

Even the picture it all looks exactly the same to me as it does in person. Any opinions?

Fcsteve777 · 02/17/2016, 10:14 AM

It all looks the same to me. And doesn't seem near as clear on edge as a similarly sized custom starphire tank that i have seen.

civics14 · 02/17/2016, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Fcsteve777

It all looks the same to me. And doesn't seem near as clear on edge as a similarly sized custom starphire tank that i have seen.

This is kind of discouraging... especially since I'm in the process of deciding where to put my money on my tank upgrade next month.

soulpatch · 02/17/2016, 10:45 AM

I will have to look at my 150 but with it set up and on the stand it will be difficult to try to light down the glass.

That said I had both a regular glass tank and this sitting next to one another when I got it and there was no comparison. Yes the regular tank had been running and that has an impact but it was similar to HD vs non HD in terms of clarity.

I will also note that the black vinyl in the back of the tank will impact the glass color to a degree as that black will radiate through the entire glass to a degree for the side panels.

civics14 · 02/17/2016, 12:18 PM

yeah, my current tank uses the low iron glass and there is a huge difference between that and my previous tank. I could never go back.

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Originally Posted by soulpatch

I will have to look at my 150 but with it set up and on the stand it will be difficult to try to light down the glass.

That said I had both a regular glass tank and this sitting next to one another when I got it and there was no comparison. Yes the regular tank had been running and that has an impact but it was similar to HD vs non HD in terms of clarity.

I will also note that the black vinyl in the back of the tank will impact the glass color to a degree as that black will radiate through the entire glass to a degree for the side panels.

Fcsteve777 · 02/18/2016, 08:49 PM

After looking at the 3/8 glass i had cut to block off the stock overflows the glass on the sides and front does appear to be more clear when compared side by side. It just looked odd which could be the lighting in the shop. As i said build quality looks really good. There are a couple of tiny chips on corners but thats it. And the silicone job is pretty tidy.

apt220 · 02/18/2016, 11:32 PM

I emailed these guys 2 days ago but they haven't gotten back. How long did it take for them to get back to you guys when you emailed them? I thought they were pretty good with customer service..

andrek787 · 02/18/2016, 11:35 PM

Try calling their office. May be Steve is on vacation.

andrek787 · 02/19/2016, 12:32 AM

As far as glass quality is concered. Starphire has become a term for any kind of low-iron glass, where as there are number of different glass formulations that are low-iron.

It seems to me that "Edge Color Guide" actually refers to the Opto-clear or Opto-white glass, which have almost no tint at all because all impurities were removed not just iron.

The best way I have been told to differentiate between regular glass and starphire is by the tint color of the edge, Starphire glass is supposed to be more blue (like the color of sapphire) where as regular glass is greenish. My SCA 150g edges have a distinctly blue tint.

I believe due to the presence of blue tint to the glass, SCA correctly refers to their glass as Starphire (sapphire).

If you are looking at the tank under a warm (yellow) light, blue starphire glass would appear more green.

civics14 · 02/19/2016, 07:53 AM

Really? Steve at SCA typically responds within a few hours.

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Originally Posted by apt220

I emailed these guys 2 days ago but they haven't gotten back. How long did it take for them to get back to you guys when you emailed them? I thought they were pretty good with customer service..

rkrimple · 02/19/2016, 12:50 PM

Steve and I were in touch just Tuesday about my purchase. He was responding within a couple hours typically. Odd.

apt220 · 02/19/2016, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apt220

I emailed these guys 2 days ago but they haven't gotten back. How long did it take for them to get back to you guys when you emailed them? I thought they were pretty good with customer service..

My mistake on this. Steve got back to me this morning. I noticed on his email that my original email was actually date-time stamped this morning

. Not sure why it took too long to send but I did send it using outlook, which I usually don't use.

Anyway. Fast reply on his end. Look forward to joining the club

. I will probably aim to get a 120g hopefully in March, depending on when I get some tile work finished in my home.

02/14/2016, 02:05 PM	#529
Devaji108 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jackson Hole Wy Posts: 3,430	^I pretty sure they are 3- 1" holes now on the 75..or at least they have some in. I was between the 75 and 90 3 holer..went with the 90! woot woot I AM AN SCA owner now... but damn is it heavy..the 12mm glass nice and think adding alot of beauty but also weight. check out how sexy the lines are: Last edited by Dino; 04/10/2018 at 05:01 AM.

02/16/2016, 10:18 AM	#531
soulpatch Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 4,017	are you looking for the color tone or of the build? I have the all wood stand but not in cherry. __________________ 150 SC tank build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2550948 Some have bar tabs. I have a coral tab at my LFS. Life goals.

02/16/2016, 07:02 PM	#535
Fcsteve777 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Beloit, Wi Posts: 51	So. I received my tank today and I will say that the build quality looks very good and I am happy with it. But I have a question. These tanks are supposed to be starphire front and sides. Well all 4 panes of this tank pass light the same way when looking down thru them. And from a friends tank of similar depth that was custom built starphire 3 sides this glass sure looks a lot more like standard glass than starphire. And I cant tell the difference between the 3 other panes and back which I am able to on the other tank that I have seen... Even the picture it all looks exactly the same to me as it does in person. Any opinions? Last edited by Dino; 04/10/2018 at 05:01 AM.

02/17/2016, 10:45 AM	#542
soulpatch Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 4,017	I will have to look at my 150 but with it set up and on the stand it will be difficult to try to light down the glass. That said I had both a regular glass tank and this sitting next to one another when I got it and there was no comparison. Yes the regular tank had been running and that has an impact but it was similar to HD vs non HD in terms of clarity. I will also note that the black vinyl in the back of the tank will impact the glass color to a degree as that black will radiate through the entire glass to a degree for the side panels. __________________ 150 SC tank build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2550948 Some have bar tabs. I have a coral tab at my LFS. Life goals.

02/18/2016, 11:35 PM	#546
andrek787 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 378	Try calling their office. May be Steve is on vacation. __________________ SCA starphire 150 gallon, custom Advanced Acrylics 50g sump, 3 x Hydra52 Hybrids, 2 x Gyre xf-150, 2 x Kessil A150 6700k fuge lights, ATI 250is Skimmer, Skimz RR-153 bio-pellet, Kore 5th Doser

01/24/2016, 04:45 PM	#526
Devaji108 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jackson Hole Wy Posts: 3,430	Nice! congrats of figuring it out. I am sure you will be help for other now! there is getting to be a few of us on here with SC tanks...

02/14/2016, 12:37 AM	#528
junior2101 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 39	Hey guys so I see that some on here own the 75 sca. Is that still 1" drains and 1/2' return or did they swap to a;; 1" now that they are doing the herbie system?

02/16/2016, 10:15 AM	#530
civics14 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Lilburn, GA Posts: 201	Could anyone who purchased their cherry wood stands share some pictures of their stand for me? Also, their basic stand (MDF)? I'm really having a hard time deciding which direction I want to go.

02/16/2016, 12:50 PM	#532
UCT Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: 90720 Posts: 142	I have the cherry stand. Looks just like on the website. One thing my wife doesn't like is that the nails aren't countersunk and puttied, so there is a small bump in the wood at each nailing. Noticeable if you run your hand over it or if the light strikes it just right.

02/16/2016, 01:50 PM	#534
Devaji108 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jackson Hole Wy Posts: 3,430	when I was ordering my tank 2 weeks ago now I guess they did not have any wood stands. so I am DIYing one..

02/16/2016, 09:08 PM	#536
rkrimple Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 22	I am happy to say I purchased the 80 gal today. Steve made me an offer I couldn't refuse. Really willing to work with you on the price. Exceeded my expectations. Got the Eco Tech package coupled with it and a solid wood (black) stand. Super pumped and cannot wait to get started. Thanks to all of you SCA tank owners for your positive feedback. Highly recommend their products and Steve is the man! BTW, 3 holes are standard with new tanks.

02/17/2016, 10:14 AM	#540
Fcsteve777 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Beloit, Wi Posts: 51	It all looks the same to me. And doesn't seem near as clear on edge as a similarly sized custom starphire tank that i have seen.

02/18/2016, 08:49 PM	#544
Fcsteve777 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Beloit, Wi Posts: 51	After looking at the 3/8 glass i had cut to block off the stock overflows the glass on the sides and front does appear to be more clear when compared side by side. It just looked odd which could be the lighting in the shop. As i said build quality looks really good. There are a couple of tiny chips on corners but thats it. And the silicone job is pretty tidy.

02/18/2016, 11:32 PM	#545
apt220 Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 1,305	I emailed these guys 2 days ago but they haven't gotten back. How long did it take for them to get back to you guys when you emailed them? I thought they were pretty good with customer service..

02/19/2016, 12:32 AM	#547
andrek787 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 378	As far as glass quality is concered. Starphire has become a term for any kind of low-iron glass, where as there are number of different glass formulations that are low-iron. It seems to me that "Edge Color Guide" actually refers to the Opto-clear or Opto-white glass, which have almost no tint at all because all impurities were removed not just iron. The best way I have been told to differentiate between regular glass and starphire is by the tint color of the edge, Starphire glass is supposed to be more blue (like the color of sapphire) where as regular glass is greenish. My SCA 150g edges have a distinctly blue tint. I believe due to the presence of blue tint to the glass, SCA correctly refers to their glass as Starphire (sapphire). If you are looking at the tank under a warm (yellow) light, blue starphire glass would appear more green. __________________ SCA starphire 150 gallon, custom Advanced Acrylics 50g sump, 3 x Hydra52 Hybrids, 2 x Gyre xf-150, 2 x Kessil A150 6700k fuge lights, ATI 250is Skimmer, Skimz RR-153 bio-pellet, Kore 5th Doser

02/19/2016, 12:50 PM	#549
rkrimple Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 22	Steve and I were in touch just Tuesday about my purchase. He was responding within a couple hours typically. Odd.