SC Aquariums Owners Thread - Page 69

BryanS4 · 02/16/2017, 07:54 PM

Little better? I'm possible with the ball valve.

soulpatch · 02/16/2017, 07:57 PM

still no gate on the return though...

BryanS4 · 02/16/2017, 08:04 PM

It's coming. Gate valves in Tampa aren't sold. Crazy..

BryanS4 · 02/16/2017, 08:10 PM

Thanks again for the constructive criticism.

I could only get one gate from a buddy, another off Amazon coming Tomm for the return.

ReefCowboy · 02/16/2017, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BryanS4

Little better? I'm possible with the ball valve.

Looking great! Good job

drew930 · 02/17/2017, 10:39 AM

Hey guys... not sure if Im allowed "selling" in this forum, but pretty sure I can include a link?

I have to sell my tank unfortunately, and have not received it yet (supposed to this week), so if anybody buys it, it it will be shipped to you not me...

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...6#post24964606

Mods - Please remove post if not allowed, and I do apologize....tried to find info on this and couldn't find anything...

theMerchant · 02/18/2017, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReefCowboy

I would call Steve...lots of pre-made stands carry load on the side walls.

Thanks after looking at ghe stand more carefully, the side look like they do carry load
Wont cut sides

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androidx1 · 02/19/2017, 08:08 AM

hello all,

I puorchased an SCA80 with a custom stand late last year, and its been sitting in my garage since, waiting for me to re-finish my basement (had a flood) and I am getting close to completing basement so im now starting to think about my shiny (no dusty) tank sitting in the garage. Have a few questions:

1. Three holes drilled in bottom. Should I run a herbie (two to sump) and one return?

2. Or should I use the third hole to make a quasi bean animal, and plumb the return line up the back on the outside of the tank?

androidx1 · 02/19/2017, 08:09 AM

another question:

Is everyone still replacing the plumbing? Or have they upgraded this since the beginning of this thread?

androidx1 · 02/19/2017, 08:11 AM

What about the bulkheads? Should I replace them as well, and if so, Is there room for in the overflow for 3 schedule 80 pvc bulkheads (looking for safety against failure).

androidx1 · 02/19/2017, 08:12 AM

one more note....sorry should have put this all in one...but I keep thinking of additional things..... If schedule 80 bulk heads fit.......is there a certain brand or place I need to get them from or is there enough room for any schedule 80......

soulpatch · 02/19/2017, 10:40 AM

schedule 80 bulkheads are actually less safe in many instances. SInce they are so thick they are less likely to crack themselves and thus can put much more pressure on the glass resulting in cracks and failure. Our tanks do not come close to the pressures needed for schedule 80 so stick to schedule 40 bulkheads. BRS or Amazon both have them.

yes most replace the plumbing and go PVC instead

Up to you if you want to do a bean or not. Really depends on if you are ok with the return coming up the back and over the top of the tank.

bereleah · 02/20/2017, 06:57 AM

Hi All,

What's my best lighting option for the SC 50gal?

GfordQC · 02/20/2017, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bereleah

Hi All,

What's my best lighting option for the SC 50gal?

Depends on what you want to stock... the 50 is 24" long so your could get away with a single LED or 24" T5. Sky is the limit

bereleah · 02/20/2017, 05:57 PM

For now i would like to keep LPS and maybe but only way down the road some SPS. And i definitely don't want to go with T5's.

GfordQC · 02/20/2017, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bereleah

For now i would like to keep LPS and maybe but only way down the road some SPS. And i definitely don't want to go with T5's.

Sounds like decision made then lol. If no T5 then you probably don't want metal halides either. You could go with any of the major led brands ecotec, AI, or Kessils and keep LPS with no problem. I have the Hydra 52HD on a 36" long tank 12" Above the water and get good spread. There are also other led manufacturers out there that could suffice with LPS. If I may ask what is your concern with T5?

Reef Dude · 02/20/2017, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bereleah

Hi All,

What's my best lighting option for the SC 50gal?

There are some cool mh/t5 combo options that look pretty sweet on many sites, such as brs. I have 1 ecotech radion over my Sca 50g and it provides good coverage with the lights suspended approx 15 inches above the water line. I do not have experience with other led's on a tank this size.

bereleah · 02/20/2017, 07:32 PM

The reason I don't want T5 is because I want the shimmer effect, and you are right with regards to not wanting Metal halide due to the heat.

So basically I'm down to LED's I guess, so what are the main brands I should be looking into that are price efficient, but still effective?

GfordQC · 02/20/2017, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bereleah

The reason I don't want T5 is because I want the shimmer effect, and you are right with regards to not wanting Metal halide due to the heat.

So basically I'm down to LED's I guess, so what are the main brands I should be looking into that are price efficient, but still effective?

Depends on what functions you want. There are some cheaper leds often referred to as "Chinese black boxes" that are eBay. You can also look at rapidled and Steveleds are another cheaper option. You might find some eco tech gen3s used as well. Just read up and ask questions and you'll be good to go.

soulpatch · 02/20/2017, 08:07 PM

For similar cost I would go T5 with a reef brite strip so you have the shimmer but the benefits of T5.

SeeCrabRun · 02/22/2017, 01:34 AM

T8T I desperately want you to build me a stand. Yours is gorgeous and well thought out!

KJoFan · 02/23/2017, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bereleah

The reason I don't want T5 is because I want the shimmer effect, and you are right with regards to not wanting Metal halide due to the heat.

So basically I'm down to LED's I guess, so what are the main brands I should be looking into that are price efficient, but still effective?

What about the ReefBrite MH/LED dimmable hybrid? Heat and energy reduction, shimmer, and led/actinic benefit. Fit it with the Twinarc bulb, you get to prolong bulb life, with two firing elements per bulb.

OldNemo · 02/24/2017, 11:58 AM

Calling all 66 gallon owners, what lighting you running? Trying to decide on a 66 gallon or 36" length and lighting for each. One Radion work?

Any input is appreciated. Thanks!

Potatohead · 02/24/2017, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldNemo

Calling all 66 gallon owners, what lighting you running? Trying to decide on a 66 gallon or 36" length and lighting for each. One Radion work?

Any input is appreciated. Thanks!

24x8 Sunpower over mine

ryshark · 02/24/2017, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldNemo

Calling all 66 gallon owners, what lighting you running? Trying to decide on a 66 gallon or 36" length and lighting for each. One Radion work?

Any input is appreciated. Thanks!

I went with the AP700 Kessil

02/16/2017, 07:54 PM	#1701
BryanS4 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Hernando Beach, FL Posts: 944	Little better? I'm possible with the ball valve. Last edited by BryanS4; 02/16/2017 at 08:06 PM.

02/16/2017, 07:57 PM	#1702
soulpatch Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 4,017	still no gate on the return though... __________________ 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.

02/17/2017, 10:39 AM	#1706
drew930 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 1,333	Hey guys... not sure if Im allowed "selling" in this forum, but pretty sure I can include a link? I have to sell my tank unfortunately, and have not received it yet (supposed to this week), so if anybody buys it, it it will be shipped to you not me... http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...6#post24964606 Mods - Please remove post if not allowed, and I do apologize....tried to find info on this and couldn't find anything... __________________ 150 in progress ...

02/19/2017, 10:40 AM	#1712
soulpatch Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 4,017	schedule 80 bulkheads are actually less safe in many instances. SInce they are so thick they are less likely to crack themselves and thus can put much more pressure on the glass resulting in cracks and failure. Our tanks do not come close to the pressures needed for schedule 80 so stick to schedule 40 bulkheads. BRS or Amazon both have them. yes most replace the plumbing and go PVC instead Up to you if you want to do a bean or not. Really depends on if you are ok with the return coming up the back and over the top of the tank. __________________ 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.

02/20/2017, 08:07 PM	#1720
soulpatch Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 4,017	For similar cost I would go T5 with a reef brite strip so you have the shimmer but the benefits of T5. __________________ 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.

02/16/2017, 08:04 PM	#1703
BryanS4 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Hernando Beach, FL Posts: 944	It's coming. Gate valves in Tampa aren't sold. Crazy..

02/16/2017, 08:10 PM	#1704
BryanS4 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Hernando Beach, FL Posts: 944	Thanks again for the constructive criticism. I could only get one gate from a buddy, another off Amazon coming Tomm for the return.

02/19/2017, 08:08 AM	#1708
androidx1 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Avon, Ohio Posts: 66	hello all, I puorchased an SCA80 with a custom stand late last year, and its been sitting in my garage since, waiting for me to re-finish my basement (had a flood) and I am getting close to completing basement so im now starting to think about my shiny (no dusty) tank sitting in the garage. Have a few questions: 1. Three holes drilled in bottom. Should I run a herbie (two to sump) and one return? 2. Or should I use the third hole to make a quasi bean animal, and plumb the return line up the back on the outside of the tank?

02/19/2017, 08:09 AM	#1709
androidx1 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Avon, Ohio Posts: 66	another question: Is everyone still replacing the plumbing? Or have they upgraded this since the beginning of this thread?

02/19/2017, 08:11 AM	#1710
androidx1 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Avon, Ohio Posts: 66	What about the bulkheads? Should I replace them as well, and if so, Is there room for in the overflow for 3 schedule 80 pvc bulkheads (looking for safety against failure).

02/19/2017, 08:12 AM	#1711
androidx1 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Avon, Ohio Posts: 66	one more note....sorry should have put this all in one...but I keep thinking of additional things..... If schedule 80 bulk heads fit.......is there a certain brand or place I need to get them from or is there enough room for any schedule 80......

02/20/2017, 06:57 AM	#1713
bereleah Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 67	Hi All, What's my best lighting option for the SC 50gal?

02/20/2017, 05:57 PM	#1715
bereleah Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 67	For now i would like to keep LPS and maybe but only way down the road some SPS. And i definitely don't want to go with T5's.

02/20/2017, 07:32 PM	#1718
bereleah Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 67	The reason I don't want T5 is because I want the shimmer effect, and you are right with regards to not wanting Metal halide due to the heat. So basically I'm down to LED's I guess, so what are the main brands I should be looking into that are price efficient, but still effective?

02/22/2017, 01:34 AM	#1721
SeeCrabRun Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 552	T8T I desperately want you to build me a stand. Yours is gorgeous and well thought out! __________________ Sara ~ Perpetually tinkering with my tanks.

02/24/2017, 11:58 AM	#1723
OldNemo Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Eagan, MN Posts: 197	Calling all 66 gallon owners, what lighting you running? Trying to decide on a 66 gallon or 36" length and lighting for each. One Radion work? Any input is appreciated. Thanks!