SC Aquariums Owners Thread - Page 49

ReefCowboy · 09/15/2016, 08:22 PM

In my tank, the side eurobrace glass pieces are 0.5" from the top, and the front and rear are glued below them, at 1" from the top of the tank. The top of the internal ghost overflow box is maybe 1/4" from the lowest eurobrace piece(front one). I could not set the box higher than that since the silicon glue from the eurobracing didnt allow the box to make contact.

The overflow manufacturer states that flow should make the water level be 1.5" below the top of the overflow box, so my water level is now set at 2.5-3" below the top of the tank.

Im trying to figure what is the distance from the bottom of the teeth of the overflow to the front eurobracing piece, so I can sort of understand if my water level is about normal with the standard intended level by the manufacturer.

I could also allow the level to be set higher, and decrease the distance from the water level to the top of the tank, but that is my last resort. I wonder what are the consequences and If i will even be allowed to do so with three drains coming out of my outside box..

Here are some pics with the overflow in place:

soulpatch · 09/15/2016, 08:43 PM

why not cut the silicone back slightly so you could have it be flush? Silicone in that small section being cut back is not going to be detrimental as it is still sealed behind the glass...

ReefCowboy · 09/15/2016, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by soulpatch

why not cut the silicone back slightly so you could have it be flush? Silicone in that small section being cut back is not going to be detrimental as it is still sealed behind the glass...

That would increase level by 1/4", which i would like, but unfortunately the holes were drilled with the silicone gap...at this point i would say as long as the regular tank's tower overflow has the same distance as mine, i will know it will look at least ok

soulpatch · 09/15/2016, 09:06 PM

I will have to remember to take pic but the stock overflow teeth do not hit the eurobrace. there is slight gap...

ReefCowboy · 09/15/2016, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by soulpatch

I will have to remember to take pic but the stock overflow teeth do not hit the eurobrace. there is slight gap...

Nice! That means I might be ok. If you remember to measure I would be very thankful. Thanks for the help so far.

acer · 09/16/2016, 01:59 AM

They obviously changed where they place the eurobraces. If u read my build thread , first post, i was told the front andback braces were placed 1.5 inches below the top of the tank. Then add the 1/2 inch for the thickness of the glass= 2 inches below top of tank. Then the side braces where under the front/back braces ,so the top of those braces were at 2 inches, then add there thickness of 1/2 inch. So the bottom of the side braces would have been 2.5 inches recessed from the top of the tank. Glad they changed the recessed measurements since i was deciding on my tank back in Feb/March.

kzaveri19 · 09/16/2016, 06:35 AM

Hi friends,

I am looking for a decent looking cabinet and tub to store RO water for my ATO system. I was scrounging around on the forum a while ago and found a link to a decent cabinet for $24 on Amazon. I will use a rubbermaid tub in that to store water.

I don't have any space in my aquarium cabinet to store an RO topoff container.

Any suggestions?

Thank you!

soulpatch · 09/16/2016, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by acer

They obviously changed where they place the eurobraces. If u read my build thread , first post, i was told the front andback braces were placed 1.5 inches below the top of the tank. Then add the 1/2 inch for the thickness of the glass= 2 inches below top of tank. Then the side braces where under the front/back braces ,so the top of those braces were at 2 inches, then add there thickness of 1/2 inch. So the bottom of the side braces would have been 2.5 inches recessed from the top of the tank. Glad they changed the recessed measurements since i was deciding on my tank back in Feb/March.

I think you got wrong stuff man. My tank was from last year and i have perhaps 1.5" total from top of tank to bottom of eurobrace.

soulpatch · 09/16/2016, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by kzaveri19

Hi friends,

I am looking for a decent looking cabinet and tub to store RO water for my ATO system. I was scrounging around on the forum a while ago and found a link to a decent cabinet for $24 on Amazon. I will use a rubbermaid tub in that to store water.

I don't have any space in my aquarium cabinet to store an RO topoff container.

Any suggestions?

Thank you!

building an obsession makes a fantastic loking ato container and you can have them add in a float to hook into an apex or such to alert you to low water levels.

advanced acrylics is also awesome: http://advancedacrylics.com/collections/auto-top-off

acer · 09/17/2016, 06:14 PM

Well , i dont know , that was the info i was given , so thats is partially why i got a custom build.

mallard · 09/17/2016, 06:40 PM

I'm getting a custom tank built and the standard eurobrace is .47 inches from the rim and another .47 thick glass. So you're at about an inch to start. With the ghost, you're looking at a 2.3" water level.

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Bracka345 · 09/20/2016, 07:00 AM

I didn't like the fact that the euro brace was there and made using the ghost overflow a pain and would make the water level lower so i opted to get Steve to build me a rimless 150g. I'm glad i did that and now my water level will be 1-1/2" from the top of the tank.

acer · 09/20/2016, 09:46 AM

Yep- Testing my custom tank tank/overflow in the garage now and just using a Mag9 my water level is about 1.25 inches from the top. So, I think the water thickness over the weir will be slightly more when I am pushing 1500-1800 thru the system raising that water line. So, I am hoping for about a 1 inch from the tank top water line when I dial in everything in the full finished setup.

Capt_Cully · 09/20/2016, 04:56 PM

My order is in! 120 with 15mm Starphire. Synergy Reef "ghost" overflow. Looking forward to getting back in the game!

mallard · 09/20/2016, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Capt_Cully

My order is in! 120 with 15mm Starphire. Synergy Reef "ghost" overflow. Looking forward to getting back in the game!

Have you ordered the overflow yet? If not, get the shadow overflow as it's on sale for a great price. Plus if you ordered custom, it should be in around the time your tank arrives.

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CafeReef · 09/21/2016, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by isymty

After the aquarium arrives I am getting ready to move my Nanocube inhabitants and LR and LS to the new tank along with the water. Since it is a larger tank, how should I do it?]

I wouldnt recommend moving your sand. Go with new sand. For your rock it's a simple lift and shift.

makes your salinity is the same between both tanks as well as temperature.

I dont know what you have for livestock, but I would recommend introducing them a week at a time, starting with the least aggressive fish in your tank, and working up to your most aggressive.

Your new tank is going to cycle just like your nano did, so please be sure to keep your nano setup while your new tank cycles. once the cycle is complete start the migration.

jemw · 09/24/2016, 01:04 PM

For those who are using the sump that SCA provides. What do you have running/growing/placed in the center chamber?

kzaveri19 · 09/25/2016, 06:07 PM

Adding on to Jim. Anyone have Marinepure block in their refugium area? I am not sure it would fit in there.

I have a 66G with the stock sump

CafeReef · 09/25/2016, 06:33 PM

Marine pure makes balls. I dont use them but would accomplish the same.

I have live rock in my sump

kzaveri19 · 09/25/2016, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CafeReef

Marine pure makes balls. I dont use them but would accomplish the same.

I have live rock in my sump

My impression is that the balls aren't effective enough since they don't have enough surface area for denitrification. Would base rock work for this ?

kzaveri19 · 09/25/2016, 08:17 PM

Something like this
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BU...xsL&ref=plSrch

texdoc77 · 09/25/2016, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kzaveri19

My impression is that the balls aren't effective enough since they don't have enough surface area for denitrification. Would base rock work for this ?

I have marine pure balls and plates in my refugium. I have a minimalist aquascape which is why I chose this route. Not sure what would make you think the balls are not effective, they have crazy surface area. My tank cycled without any issues.

homer1475 · 09/26/2016, 06:09 AM

I used the stock sump SCA supplied with their 80G PNP system, but I cut out all the baffles and reassembled to my liking.

With that said, I have my drain going into a filter sock, and my skimmer in one section. Then my fuge section with 2 marine pure blocks and a big ol'wad of chaeto. An over under bubble trap, then my return pump.

jemw · 09/26/2016, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by homer1475

I used the stock sump SCA supplied with their 80G PNP system, but I cut out all the baffles and reassembled to my liking.

With that said, I have my drain going into a filter sock, and my skimmer in one section. Then my fuge section with 2 marine pure blocks and a big ol'wad of chaeto. An over under bubble trap, then my return pump.

Is the chaeto encased (filter bag) or just floating in the sump?

texdoc77 · 09/26/2016, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jemw

Is the chaeto encased (filter bag) or just floating in the sump?

I just tossed mine in without a bag of any kind...

09/15/2016, 08:22 PM	#1201
ReefCowboy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,742	In my tank, the side eurobrace glass pieces are 0.5" from the top, and the front and rear are glued below them, at 1" from the top of the tank. The top of the internal ghost overflow box is maybe 1/4" from the lowest eurobrace piece(front one). I could not set the box higher than that since the silicon glue from the eurobracing didnt allow the box to make contact. The overflow manufacturer states that flow should make the water level be 1.5" below the top of the overflow box, so my water level is now set at 2.5-3" below the top of the tank. Im trying to figure what is the distance from the bottom of the teeth of the overflow to the front eurobracing piece, so I can sort of understand if my water level is about normal with the standard intended level by the manufacturer. I could also allow the level to be set higher, and decrease the distance from the water level to the top of the tank, but that is my last resort. I wonder what are the consequences and If i will even be allowed to do so with three drains coming out of my outside box.. Here are some pics with the overflow in place: __________________ Rimless 150 Gal Sps System: Giesemann Spectra/New Apex/2x MP40qd's+ 2x Gyre XF250's/Cor20/Custom Stand, Sump and Algae Scrubber/2x DOS dosing/Skimz Octa 205i Skimmer

09/15/2016, 08:43 PM	#1202
soulpatch Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 4,017	why not cut the silicone back slightly so you could have it be flush? Silicone in that small section being cut back is not going to be detrimental as it is still sealed behind the glass... __________________ 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.

09/15/2016, 09:06 PM	#1204
soulpatch Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 4,017	I will have to remember to take pic but the stock overflow teeth do not hit the eurobrace. there is slight gap... __________________ 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.

09/16/2016, 06:35 AM	#1207
kzaveri19 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 143	Hi friends, I am looking for a decent looking cabinet and tub to store RO water for my ATO system. I was scrounging around on the forum a while ago and found a link to a decent cabinet for $24 on Amazon. I will use a rubbermaid tub in that to store water. I don't have any space in my aquarium cabinet to store an RO topoff container. Any suggestions? Thank you! __________________ 66g SCA Build - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=24602969

09/20/2016, 04:56 PM	#1214
Capt_Cully Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 13,574	My order is in! 120 with 15mm Starphire. Synergy Reef "ghost" overflow. Looking forward to getting back in the game! __________________ People say cars are a bad investment. Those people don't have reef tanks. Current Tank Info: 120, Radion Gen 2 Pro x 2

09/16/2016, 01:59 AM	#1206
acer Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: pittsburgh,pa Posts: 2,612	They obviously changed where they place the eurobraces. If u read my build thread , first post, i was told the front andback braces were placed 1.5 inches below the top of the tank. Then add the 1/2 inch for the thickness of the glass= 2 inches below top of tank. Then the side braces where under the front/back braces ,so the top of those braces were at 2 inches, then add there thickness of 1/2 inch. So the bottom of the side braces would have been 2.5 inches recessed from the top of the tank. Glad they changed the recessed measurements since i was deciding on my tank back in Feb/March.

09/17/2016, 06:14 PM	#1210
acer Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: pittsburgh,pa Posts: 2,612	Well , i dont know , that was the info i was given , so thats is partially why i got a custom build.

09/17/2016, 06:40 PM	#1211
mallard Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 87	I'm getting a custom tank built and the standard eurobrace is .47 inches from the rim and another .47 thick glass. So you're at about an inch to start. With the ghost, you're looking at a 2.3" water level. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

09/20/2016, 07:00 AM	#1212
Bracka345 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 52	I didn't like the fact that the euro brace was there and made using the ghost overflow a pain and would make the water level lower so i opted to get Steve to build me a rimless 150g. I'm glad i did that and now my water level will be 1-1/2" from the top of the tank.

09/20/2016, 09:46 AM	#1213
acer Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: pittsburgh,pa Posts: 2,612	Yep- Testing my custom tank tank/overflow in the garage now and just using a Mag9 my water level is about 1.25 inches from the top. So, I think the water thickness over the weir will be slightly more when I am pushing 1500-1800 thru the system raising that water line. So, I am hoping for about a 1 inch from the tank top water line when I dial in everything in the full finished setup.

09/24/2016, 01:04 PM	#1217
jemw Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Star, Idaho Posts: 99	SCA sump tanks middle chamber For those who are using the sump that SCA provides. What do you have running/growing/placed in the center chamber? __________________ Jim _____ Red Sea Reefer 300 XL Current Tank Info: Red Sea 300XL

09/25/2016, 06:07 PM	#1218
kzaveri19 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 143	Adding on to Jim. Anyone have Marinepure block in their refugium area? I am not sure it would fit in there. I have a 66G with the stock sump __________________ 66g SCA Build - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=24602969

09/25/2016, 06:33 PM	#1219
CafeReef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Elkhorn, NE Posts: 1,405	Marine pure makes balls. I dont use them but would accomplish the same. I have live rock in my sump __________________ 50 Gallon cube

09/25/2016, 08:17 PM	#1221
kzaveri19 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 143	Something like this https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BU...xsL&ref=plSrch __________________ 66g SCA Build - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=24602969

09/26/2016, 06:09 AM	#1223
homer1475 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 5,313	I used the stock sump SCA supplied with their 80G PNP system, but I cut out all the baffles and reassembled to my liking. With that said, I have my drain going into a filter sock, and my skimmer in one section. Then my fuge section with 2 marine pure blocks and a big ol'wad of chaeto. An over under bubble trap, then my return pump. __________________ 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"