SC Aquariums Owners Thread

[ReefInterest]

Does SC do a more shallow, long tank (maybe 60" x 17" x 18")? I didn't see anything similar on the website.

[soulpatch]

They do other sizes but only put the popular sizes that they keep in a high level of stock on their site. Call up Steve and he can take care of you

[andrek787]

Originally Posted by civics14

got my 150g on order!! excited, decided I'm going to get either a custom stand made here locally or thinking of the 8020 aluminum stand and keep my sump area open and clean

Check this out. I had this built locally for my 150g. Cost really depends on how far you want to go. I really went overboard and it took several months and ended up costing almost as much as the whole pnp would have.

[greaps]

[Devaji108]

^ nice! did you take off your over flow cover?
all these 50 I keep seeing makes me want to add one to my 90 setup..haha

[greaps]

Originally Posted by Devaji108

^ nice! did you take off your over flow cover?
all these 50 I keep seeing makes me want to add one to my 90 setup..haha

Yep,pulled it off so I could increase water flow from my return and more importantly lower the water level a little bit, I didn't like how high it was stock.

[civics14]

Officially an owner of a 150g. Waiting for my stand to be built by a local reefer that does amazing work. I'm excited!!

Oh, and as far as the glass, that is no doubt low iron or sapphire glass SCAquarium is using. Absolutely beautiful work on the silicon as well!

[Djturna4thakidz]

Originally Posted by civics14

Officially an owner of a 150g. Waiting for my stand to be built by a local reefer that does amazing work. I'm excited!!

Oh, and as far as the glass, that is no doubt low iron or sapphire glass SCAquarium is using. Absolutely beautiful work on the silicon as well!

Good stuff!!!

[Ocelaris]

I made an offer on a used 112 (60x18x24 LxDxW) today, so contemplating changing the plumbing to durso, but I saw it up and running and it was quiet with a simple airline tubing in the drain. It's a 1" & 3/4" I assume. I'm trying to decide whether there is a large enough risk of the overflow clogging or whether that could be compensated for by a float valve in the tank? Anyone have any ideas for protecting the tank from overflowing with just a single return line?

[Devaji108]

you could go over the top with your return. and use both holes for the drains.
just a thought.

[Ocelaris]

Originally Posted by Devaji108

you could go over the top with your return. and use both holes for the drains.
just a thought.

Yeah, I think I will have to have it in hand before I can decide on the plumbing. I liked what someone earlier did with going over the top.

[Yaneznayu]

Hi everyone. New to RC, but I've been reading this thread and pulled the trigger on an SC aquarium that's getting delivered this week. This will be a replacement for a 90g half circle mixed reef setup I've had running for a long long time. Thanks to reading about some sizes that aren't on SCA's website on this thread I ended up with a 100g 48x24x20. It's a PNP with a 52g sump and solid wood cabinet/canopy. Like a lot of you have mentioned here - Steve is great to work with. He put together this new package that isn't on his website yet and all for a price I couldn't pass up. Again thanks for all the advice and pics here. I'm looking forward to sharing my build and getting some advice along the way.

[dreaddinit]

Originally Posted by greaps

50G System, went with the tank, stand, and sump which included sponges and bio-balls. I'm using my Jebao DC12000 return pump, and purchased a RW-4, considering one additional RW-4 if needed for flow. Bought a Eheim 125W heater. Bought a Coral Box Jebao D300 DC powered skimmer that is running in vinegar now. Bought an Ocean Revive Arctic fixture for lighting, and built a custom light rail from galvanized pipe and elbows, sprayed it black. Waiting on 30lbs of sand, 20lbs of live rock, and an aqua smart ATO. Stand, light rail, plumbing installed, and leak tested for 48 hours.

It seems a little dim now, but its 24L by 24W by 20T I think once the sand is in the tank will brighten up a lot, all that black isn't reflecting any light. Planing on keeping LPS, Frogspawn, and Hammers, along with softies, some green star, mushrooms, and possible Xenia.

What light mount is this?

[915MANG]

Originally Posted by Yaneznayu

Hi everyone. New to RC, but I've been reading this thread and pulled the trigger on an SC aquarium that's getting delivered this week. This will be a replacement for a 90g half circle mixed reef setup I've had running for a long long time. Thanks to reading about some sizes that aren't on SCA's website on this thread I ended up with a 100g 48x24x20. It's a PNP with a 52g sump and solid wood cabinet/canopy. Like a lot of you have mentioned here - Steve is great to work with. He put together this new package that isn't on his website yet and all for a price I couldn't pass up. Again thanks for all the advice and pics here. I'm looking forward to sharing my build and getting some advice along the way.

Oh Nice, You will have to post pics. Especially since its not on the site. I got a 45g Cube from SC Aquariums and I love it. Its such a clean system, which is why I love the PNP set ups. I have to save for a bigger system. Hands down one of the best out there!

[Yaneznayu]

They delivered my new tank, stand, canopy and sump yesterday and it's in the garage for the time being. All I have are picks of the boxes for now, but looking forward to unboxing it all and posting more pics.




Before I set everything up I have to address an issue with the floor joists under the floor the tank will sit on. The wife agreed to let me put the new tank against a wall in our family room - that way it's visible from the couch and we can all enjoy it. My old tank is in the dinning room, probably the least used room in the house as we eat in the kitchen mostly..... Anyway, I'm moving the LED's from my 90g to this new tank and didn't want to put it on the same wall as the tv, since the light is so bright. We had a tall bar table on the wall I want to put it against and when I moved the table I noticed a significant slant about a foot in front of the wall. I took a level and sure enough it's way off and drops over 3/4 of an inch. I did load calculations for the tank, sump and water and was afraid the 1,600lbs+ of weight could be an issue. My brother in law happens to be an architect and stopped by to take a look. The house is 125 years old and a work in progress. That wall happens to be load bearing and is supporting a wall upstairs that seperates two bedrooms. I honestly never noticed it until we took a good look in the basement and realized this wall sits on a single joist. Worse yet, that joist hangs over a basement window that's supported by 2 inches of wood and about 2 inches of rock/cement above the wood.......There's clearly a bow in the window from the weight of the wall and it sunk.

The plan now is to jack that joist and the two joists next to it, hopefully get everything back in place and supported properly. I picked up a nice 4 inch i-beam from a local steel mill that I'm going to slip above the window to support the joist. I'm also sistering the 3 joists with some laminated joists for additional support.

So my new tank has turned into a minor home renovation project to say the least......

Hey, it's better then the alternative!

Plan ahead and take it slow is the recurring theme I see everywhere on RC and it's now my new motto.

[theMerchant]

Just got my 75g cycling. Custom metal stand, panels coming soon

[Devaji108]

^ nice! guys man that 75 looks great! almost went with the same set up metal stand in all..
love the rock work.

[915MANG]

Originally Posted by Yaneznayu

They delivered my new tank, stand, canopy and sump yesterday and it's in the garage for the time being. All I have are picks of the boxes for now, but looking forward to unboxing it all and posting more pics.




Before I set everything up I have to address an issue with the floor joists under the floor the tank will sit on. The wife agreed to let me put the new tank against a wall in our family room - that way it's visible from the couch and we can all enjoy it. My old tank is in the dinning room, probably the least used room in the house as we eat in the kitchen mostly..... Anyway, I'm moving the LED's from my 90g to this new tank and didn't want to put it on the same wall as the tv, since the light is so bright. We had a tall bar table on the wall I want to put it against and when I moved the table I noticed a significant slant about a foot in front of the wall. I took a level and sure enough it's way off and drops over 3/4 of an inch. I did load calculations for the tank, sump and water and was afraid the 1,600lbs+ of weight could be an issue. My brother in law happens to be an architect and stopped by to take a look. The house is 125 years old and a work in progress. That wall happens to be load bearing and is supporting a wall upstairs that seperates two bedrooms. I honestly never noticed it until we took a good look in the basement and realized this wall sits on a single joist. Worse yet, that joist hangs over a basement window that's supported by 2 inches of wood and about 2 inches of rock/cement above the wood.......There's clearly a bow in the window from the weight of the wall and it sunk.

The plan now is to jack that joist and the two joists next to it, hopefully get everything back in place and supported properly. I picked up a nice 4 inch i-beam from a local steel mill that I'm going to slip above the window to support the joist. I'm also sistering the 3 joists with some laminated joists for additional support.

So my new tank has turned into a minor home renovation project to say the least......

Hey, it's better then the alternative!

Plan ahead and take it slow is the recurring theme I see everywhere on RC and it's now my new motto.

Cant wait to see it.

[theMerchant]

Originally Posted by Devaji108

^ nice! guys man that 75 looks great! almost went with the same set up metal stand in all..
love the rock work.

Thank you. I have a few extra large pieces I made with overhand and felt it was too much so I went with one overhang

[rkrimple]

It's been about a week since I filled up my 80gal. Finally installed the lighting, powerhead and connected via the reeflink. I feel the aquascape is to a point where I'll stop screwing with it(for the time being). Now I can sit and stare at the emptiness and think of all the possibilities.

I have two Ocellaris Clowns appropriately named Nemo and Marlin (by my 2 yr old) awaiting in a QT in the basement, eating frozen and pellets so that is encouraging.

I also built a matching ATO stand that will house a 5 gal bucket and some other misc testing supplies and gear. I have plans which I'm willing to share if anyone wants a DIY project, just msg me and I'll email them to you. Ended up being les than $70 but could be done cheaper depending on hinge/drawer glide selection.

Off to a good start. Big thanks to everyone at RC who recommended the SC's, couldn't be happier with this decision. Yes it takes a lot of time, patience and $$$ any route you take, I just feel that you're better set up for success going with this direction.

[theMerchant]

^^^^ looking good!

I also installed a light and started my cycle on my 75


Hydra 52 HDs

[Devaji108]

looking good guys!
how is everyone placing the PH in these?

[soulpatch]

My WAVs are on the sides. I had wanted to put it on the back but with the vinyl used the magnets don't hold well enough for me to ramp them up.

[rkrimple]

MP10 on left side, prob add another (right rear) once I add fish. Cords are kind of a pain though.

[dreaddinit]

Just ordered my 90 gallon. Should be here mid next week. I keep hearing the plumbing isn't so great on these. As I know very little about the types of overflows and mainly how to build them, will I be okay with using the stock plumbing?