SC Aquariums Owners Thread - Page 52

soulpatch · 10/19/2016, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by acer

Yep- my same tank as well. MY bill thread doesn't show costs- so heart friendly. LOL. Much of the equipment ( skimmer, lights, pumps, rock, sand, refugium/sump tanks) I am using in my new setup I already had or got used for cheap. So , it can be done - but even then it ain't a cheap hobby.

I dont put the costs in my thread either for most things but plenty of people have messaged me that seeing how I did things or the equipment I have got them to get it as well spending the money.

Its like anything in life though where you can go all out or do things to meet a budget.

I will say though that my monthly running costs alone are around:

say 50 for electric
40 salt
figure 10 in RODI filters
12 in T5 bulb wear
probably another 10 in food
say 5 in reactor media

So right there as a bad estimate is 127 a month in running costs.

mr70ss · 10/19/2016, 02:49 PM

Well speaking of a costly hobby... I placed my order for a apex classic.

soulpatch · 10/19/2016, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mr70ss

Well speaking of a costly hobby... I placed my order for a apex classic.

Lol. That's a worthwhile purchase though.

I now but things that look nice. Could have gotten a regular regulator for my co2 setup but instead of spending 150 to 250 f9r normal regs i dropped 500 on custom....

Like i said you can go either way in this hobby. But sine things are well worth the price like the apex. Best thing i ever bought

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mr70ss · 10/19/2016, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by soulpatch

Best thing i ever bought

So glad to hear that. I was on the fence, but i kept reading how much people loved them once they spent the coin on one.. Hope i too can say that some day.

z3speed4me · 10/24/2016, 12:53 PM

My 75 will be here Thursday! Can't wait

GfordQC · 10/24/2016, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by z3speed4me

My 75 will be here Thursday! Can't wait

I'm in the same boat my 90 cube should be here on Thursday as well!

Blink2824 · 10/25/2016, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by soulpatch

I would say check out my build thread BUT be leary that it will likely cause you to spend WAY more money then you thought. LOL.

I have probably cost some like Blinky to spend well more then he had budgeted... HA

Yup. I blame Soulpatch for all of my reefing expenses

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soulpatch · 10/25/2016, 02:10 PM

so long as I dont get a bill or more alarming a call from an angry wife...

Denisk · 10/26/2016, 10:49 PM

Had a 50 gallon and recently just upgraded to a 150 which is waiting to be filled. I have to ask, what under mat do you all use for the big sc aquariums

acer · 10/27/2016, 07:19 AM

Mine came shipped with a type of mat.

soulpatch · 10/27/2016, 07:36 AM

yeah the 150 should come with a mat. It looks to be part fo the shipping box though so could easily be overlooked...

mannyhernz · 10/27/2016, 08:04 AM

Hey fellas, just setup my 50g cube from sca...love it.
Question though, how much flow is needed for this overflow? My tank has the 1/2 return with 1" drain. Currently have a dcs9000 on it at about 50% but overflow doesn't suck out the surface debree.. Any input is appreciated, thanks!

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gioNVA · 10/27/2016, 08:08 AM

I just received my 75g (36x24x20). The overflow is huge. Has anyone here removed the internal overflow and plugged the holes? I'm thinking of doing that and using a ghost overflow. Excellent quality tank by the way.

soulpatch · 10/27/2016, 08:18 AM

plenty have removed it but note that the black covering for the rear of the tank does not go over the glass behind the overflow so you would need to address that...

Denisk · 10/27/2016, 08:40 AM

Thanks to those that answered my question. I was going to use the mat it came with since that's what I used for my 50 gallon cube but this one came a few inches short in width.

soulpatch · 10/27/2016, 08:41 AM

You could also use a neoprene mat should you wish as your mat is too short.

dreaddinit · 10/27/2016, 09:15 AM

Has anyone had issues with regulating temperature on these things? Mine will fluctuate from 79-83 degrees. My heater is set on 78. I also keep the door cracked as ventilation is horrible and rusting out my hinges. This thing is only 4 months old

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Denisk · 10/27/2016, 10:14 AM

Where do you get a neoprene mat? The top of my stand is 3/4 plywood. It seems like the biggest thing is making sure the tank is leveled. I've read so much and it seems like everyone uses different things and even argue one an other which is the last thing I want. Lol

soulpatch · 10/27/2016, 10:20 AM

BRS Sells neoprene for one or you can get it at many arts and crafts stores or amazon.

Its not the material on the top of the stand but that the foam takes care of any potential pressure point on the tank from the stand so that you dont have any rupture issues

Denisk · 10/27/2016, 03:54 PM

I just got a reply from the sc aquariums and he said a yoga mat will do just fine. Thanks everyone for the help.

z3speed4me · 10/28/2016, 07:47 AM

75 is in the house! although it may move over to the corner... only thing I have to find is the proper fitting for the pump.

So apparently it looks like for my ph-3000 pump I need a 3/4" NPT x 1" Barb but I have a 1" NPT x 1" Barb and a 3/4" NPT x 3/4 Barb that came with it.

mr70ss · 10/28/2016, 08:43 AM

Congrats! I just got the call that I get my 50gal cube delivered today.

hipertec · 11/03/2016, 09:28 PM

I have a sca 50g cube with sump. Are you guys using the filter pads in the sides of the middle area?
I left a filter pad in between skimmer side and refugium; and took out the pad from refugium to return pump so my pods can make the way to the main tank.
Now I notice there is a small top wave created by the return pump. Is this normal?
Should I keep the filter pads on both sides or remove them?

z3speed4me · 11/04/2016, 12:09 PM

Not sure what you mean by a top wave being formed. In the return section of the sump? Only thing I can think of is the flow coming into the sump is excessively fast and is "pushing" water through it too quickly.

I am not setup yet; but I won't be using the pads/filters. Just sock(s)/skimmer, refugium with live rock, and return.

wirewiggler · 11/06/2016, 10:03 AM

Most people don't use the pads they tend to become nitrate factories if you don't clean them every other day. I put filter socks in mine and I may put them in when I am stirring up the bed, but remove them after a few hours. It depends on what you are trying to grow in your tank but their is a real possibility you can make your tank to clean and starve your filter feeders.

Bill

10/25/2016, 02:10 PM	#1283
soulpatch Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 4,017	so long as I dont get a bill or more alarming a call from an angry wife... __________________ 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.

10/27/2016, 07:36 AM	#1286
soulpatch Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 4,017	yeah the 150 should come with a mat. It looks to be part fo the shipping box though so could easily be overlooked... __________________ 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.

10/27/2016, 08:18 AM	#1289
soulpatch Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 4,017	plenty have removed it but note that the black covering for the rear of the tank does not go over the glass behind the overflow so you would need to address that... __________________ 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.

10/27/2016, 08:41 AM	#1291
soulpatch Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 4,017	You could also use a neoprene mat should you wish as your mat is too short. __________________ 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.

10/27/2016, 10:20 AM	#1294
soulpatch Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 4,017	BRS Sells neoprene for one or you can get it at many arts and crafts stores or amazon. Its not the material on the top of the stand but that the foam takes care of any potential pressure point on the tank from the stand so that you dont have any rupture issues __________________ 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.

10/19/2016, 02:49 PM	#1277
mr70ss Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 13	Well speaking of a costly hobby... I placed my order for a apex classic.

10/24/2016, 12:53 PM	#1280
z3speed4me Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Clark, NJ Posts: 99	My 75 will be here Thursday! Can't wait

10/26/2016, 10:49 PM	#1284
Denisk Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 8	Had a 50 gallon and recently just upgraded to a 150 which is waiting to be filled. I have to ask, what under mat do you all use for the big sc aquariums

10/27/2016, 07:19 AM	#1285
acer Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: pittsburgh,pa Posts: 2,612	Mine came shipped with a type of mat.

10/27/2016, 08:04 AM	#1287
mannyhernz Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: los angeles Posts: 770	Hey fellas, just setup my 50g cube from sca...love it. Question though, how much flow is needed for this overflow? My tank has the 1/2 return with 1" drain. Currently have a dcs9000 on it at about 50% but overflow doesn't suck out the surface debree.. Any input is appreciated, thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10/27/2016, 08:08 AM	#1288
gioNVA Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northern VA Posts: 244	I just received my 75g (36x24x20). The overflow is huge. Has anyone here removed the internal overflow and plugged the holes? I'm thinking of doing that and using a ghost overflow. Excellent quality tank by the way.

10/27/2016, 08:40 AM	#1290
Denisk Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 8	Thanks to those that answered my question. I was going to use the mat it came with since that's what I used for my 50 gallon cube but this one came a few inches short in width.

10/27/2016, 09:15 AM	#1292
dreaddinit Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 190	Has anyone had issues with regulating temperature on these things? Mine will fluctuate from 79-83 degrees. My heater is set on 78. I also keep the door cracked as ventilation is horrible and rusting out my hinges. This thing is only 4 months old Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10/27/2016, 10:14 AM	#1293
Denisk Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 8	Where do you get a neoprene mat? The top of my stand is 3/4 plywood. It seems like the biggest thing is making sure the tank is leveled. I've read so much and it seems like everyone uses different things and even argue one an other which is the last thing I want. Lol

10/27/2016, 03:54 PM	#1295
Denisk Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 8	I just got a reply from the sc aquariums and he said a yoga mat will do just fine. Thanks everyone for the help.

10/28/2016, 07:47 AM	#1296
z3speed4me Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Clark, NJ Posts: 99	75 is in the house! although it may move over to the corner... only thing I have to find is the proper fitting for the pump. So apparently it looks like for my ph-3000 pump I need a 3/4" NPT x 1" Barb but I have a 1" NPT x 1" Barb and a 3/4" NPT x 3/4 Barb that came with it.

10/28/2016, 08:43 AM	#1297
mr70ss Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 13	Congrats! I just got the call that I get my 50gal cube delivered today.

11/03/2016, 09:28 PM	#1298
hipertec Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Southern California (Inland Empire) Posts: 1,266	I have a sca 50g cube with sump. Are you guys using the filter pads in the sides of the middle area? I left a filter pad in between skimmer side and refugium; and took out the pad from refugium to return pump so my pods can make the way to the main tank. Now I notice there is a small top wave created by the return pump. Is this normal? Should I keep the filter pads on both sides or remove them?

11/04/2016, 12:09 PM	#1299
z3speed4me Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Clark, NJ Posts: 99	Not sure what you mean by a top wave being formed. In the return section of the sump? Only thing I can think of is the flow coming into the sump is excessively fast and is "pushing" water through it too quickly. I am not setup yet; but I won't be using the pads/filters. Just sock(s)/skimmer, refugium with live rock, and return.

11/06/2016, 10:03 AM	#1300
wirewiggler Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 54	Most people don't use the pads they tend to become nitrate factories if you don't clean them every other day. I put filter socks in mine and I may put them in when I am stirring up the bed, but remove them after a few hours. It depends on what you are trying to grow in your tank but their is a real possibility you can make your tank to clean and starve your filter feeders. Bill