SC Aquariums Owners Thread

[kevin_e]

Originally Posted by Scuba_Steve

So the 24g tanks are $150 right now with free shipping...

Anyone ever remove the back section to increase gallonage?

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What back section?

[Scuba_Steve]

Originally Posted by kevin_e

What back section?

It's an all in one, so it has a pretty wide back portion to hold a 301 skimmer, topoff/return, and a 3rd section.

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[Bracka345]

Hello fellow SC Aquarium owners. I'm new to the thread and just want to share that I'm having Steve at SC Aquariums build me a 60x24x24 3/4" starphire glass rimless tank. I've been out of the Saltwater aquariums for about 15 years now and finally getting back in. See attached a pic of my tank.

[soulpatch]

I wish I had not been so impatient and had them do a custom for me as opposed to the stock 150 but such is life. Though that said I get to get a new tank whenever we finally move houses (hopefully in next year or 2 though have to finish some remodeling). I'm thinking a custom dimension tank at that point and will have Steve build for me and potentially a custom stand as well with side doors and an electrical compartment.

[soulpatch]

on an unrelated note does anyone have issues with powerhead magnets working ont he back wall? I have a 150 and my WAVs did not like trying to stick on the back wall with the vinyl overlay. I had to put them on the sides which was fine but with wanting to add more flow I am a bit at a loss of where to put new pumps. I think I might be limited to the overflow housing but curious what other people's experience is.

[acer]

Here is my SC aquarium build thread.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2582016

[ReefCowboy]

Ordering my 150 gal 60x24x24 this week...havent read most posts here but so far i am loving these tanks. Any reservations anyone?

[ReefCowboy]

Originally Posted by soulpatch

on an unrelated note does anyone have issues with powerhead magnets working ont he back wall? I have a 150 and my WAVs did not like trying to stick on the back wall with the vinyl overlay. I had to put them on the sides which was fine but with wanting to add more flow I am a bit at a loss of where to put new pumps. I think I might be limited to the overflow housing but curious what other people's experience is.

This is unusual, since the tanks have 12mm glass. The Wavs are good up to 1".
Im also planing on using these pumps. Im curious to what the issue is?

[soulpatch]

I think it is due to the type of vinyl they use but am unsure...

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[acer]

Hmm ... I am trying to decide on what to use for internal flow, if gyre or mp40 magnets don't work on read panel of tank, then that's an issue.

[homer1475]

I've had my mp10's, tiny hydor korralias, and now jebao pp8's on the back glass with no issue of them sticking. I was originally worried about the mp10's as they are not designed to be on 12mm glass, but they stick and work just fine.

[soulpatch]

Hmm. I can try again tonight. Perhaps I didnt have them lined up or had a few too many beers at that point.

[homer1475]

Originally Posted by soulpatch

Hmm. I can try again tonight. Perhaps I didnt have them lined up or had a few too many beers at that point.

I'd blame the alcohol.

[soulpatch]

Originally Posted by homer1475

I'd blame the alcohol.

AA is for quitters.

[ReefCowboy]

Originally Posted by homer1475

I've had my mp10's, tiny hydor korralias, and now jebao pp8's on the back glass with no issue of them sticking. I was originally worried about the mp10's as they are not designed to be on 12mm glass, but they stick and work just fine.

If the MP10's stick, then the Wavs would stick with ease as well

[GQuinn]

Originally Posted by acer

Hmm ... I am trying to decide on what to use for internal flow, if gyre or mp40 magnets don't work on read panel of tank, then that's an issue.

MP40QD magnets work on the back wall of my SC 120 gallon

[acer]

OK - Well "Soulpatch" got me worried. I am thinking about using 2 x 130 Grye's ( each about 2 foot from right and left back edges about a 6 inches from the top of the tank) on the back panel pushing water from surface of the back of the tank, downwards into the rocks and forward to resurface in the front of the tank and then moving on the surface going backwards so that my 48 inch smooth internal overflow should catch detritus, etc.

[soulpatch]

I can test the gyre 130 this week Acer. I have one from the biocube I can move over. But if the mp10 works then shouldn't be an issue. Maybe I did have one too many the night I was messing with my WAVs

[acer]

Oh man- I was freaking out. Hopefully it was the alcohol and nothing else. How do you like the Gyre 130 - is it quiet? I know the new ones have " upgraded paddles" so they don't break off so easy when cleaning/maintenance. Since my plan is to have the flow go from back to front ( 24 inches) - not side to side ( 60 inches) - I should think 2 smaller versions should be ample.

[halcyonism]

I will just jump in and give my two cents...

If you are used to Vortechs and their build quality, you will most likely not be happy with Gyres. They do push a lot of water, but just felt cheaply made to me. I started with mp60s on my 200g, tried xf150s for a few months and am now going back to mp10s on my SCA 50g, if that says anything.

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[soulpatch]

Originally Posted by acer

Oh man- I was freaking out. Hopefully it was the alcohol and nothing else. How do you like the Gyre 130 - is it quiet? I know the new ones have " upgraded paddles" so they don't break off so easy when cleaning/maintenance. Since my plan is to have the flow go from back to front ( 24 inches) - not side to side ( 60 inches) - I should think 2 smaller versions should be ample.

I dont think it would be enough personally. I had a gyre 130 at around 60% in a biocube 29 and yes it was newer version with the upgraded rugged paddles. In the 150 I have 2 WAVs on the ends which pumps out more water then the gyre 130 and I am still going to suppliment with at least 1 gyre I already have and possibly a second I need to buy.

I actually like the gyre as a pump. It is dead quiet and moves a ton of water. I dont think they feel cheaply made at all BUT are a pain to take apart and clean.

What I would do instead is mount them vertically on the side glass against the back wall and have each antisync and blow against the back wall. Your returns can hit against the front wall corners. Doing it this way would have a ton of varied flow and would to well to ensure any and all detrious in the back is put into the water column,

[acer]

Yes I also thought about the vertical mount idea in the back corners - that would also work. With the vertical mount I would need to move up to the 150's.

Options:

1) Wav kit by neptune= $500 and very programmable via my future purchase of an Apex controller. Not cordless. Because these can be "pointed" via the mount bracket I could use these in the back corner and "point" them toward the middle of the tank. Current/flow is cone shaped, not broad.

2) 2 Radion MPWQD40"s = $700 - no cords ( yeah) programmable via reeflink. NO directional "pointing" of current. Current is cone shaped.

3) 2 Grye 150's = $540 + $125 for icecap module. Not cordless. Great quiet broad flow - no directional "pointing".

Hmmm... not sure what to do...

[soulpatch]

Mind you the WAVs have a very narrow field to be pointed. And your comment about wires in the tank is meh as well. I only see mine since they are on the sides but if you had on the back they would blend with the black vinyl. And if you needed to mount the MPs on the sides I would rather the cord run inside the tank then hanging on the glass outside personally.

You also NEED the apex for the Wavs. They can't be run without it so you need to step up that purchase if you decide to go that route.


As for the gyre regardless if you do back to front or along the back I think you need the 150s. Sure the front to back might be similar to a 75 gallon tank but as I said earlier I had the 130 in a 29 biocube turned past 50%.

If you are going to get the apex I would step up that purchase and get the WAVs personally and see if you need anything else depending on how you do your rock work. I have a deadspot in middle of my tank that my gyre would be perfect for if I mount to overflow. I have been really impressed with the WAVs though and how well they integrate into fusion.

[MIKE1970]

anyone here put a different skimmer in the SCA-120 pnp sump? if so did it work any better? what skimmer did you use? I was thinking of removing the first chamber wall so I could put in a larger skimmer like Vertex 150 or something

[theMerchant]

Originally Posted by MIKE1970

anyone here put a different skimmer in the SCA-120 pnp sump? if so did it work any better? what skimmer did you use? I was thinking of removing the first chamber wall so I could put in a larger skimmer like Vertex 150 or something

On my 75g, I m using the Bubble Magus D8. Was pulling dark skim the first week. I had the 100 sump, fits w/o taking the partition out.

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