SC Aquariums Owners Thread

[cincyjim]

Originally Posted by RogueGrown

Will I got the 50pnp in yesterday. Brought it home unpacked everything and inspected it. Everything seems to be in one piece, though the stand is not that great. I half expected that. I'm not thrilled with the thin cheap finish on it, look like I'm going to Lowe's this weekend and getting some sanding disks, and some sealer. What caulking should I use to for the seams? Any good recommendations. Attachment 370223

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Rogue, if I may ask, when did you order your tank and stand? I'm trying to get an idea on when I can expect my order to be shipped. I ordered mine on February 13th. Thanks!

[RogueGrown]

Originally Posted by soulpatch

Rogue - If you are talking for the seams I like paintable caulk. Since it wont be in contact with the water and you sound like you are painting over it you can pretty much get whatever. If you are sanding and painting the interior (which I highly recommend) get appliance epoxy paint at your local store. Be warned it stinks to high heaven so do it outside if you can but the paint dries to form a hard shell which is AWESOME to repell water, make cleanups easier, and most importantly it is bright white so it makes things in the stand easier to see.

I'm going to be refinishing the outside in a gloss black and will probably go for a paint that lays on thick and will be water proof as well. As for the inside, that's where I want to seal the seams and yes absolutely I'm painting it Brite white. I like the idea for the appliance paint forming a shell.

With the plywood stand, the sides I see are load bearing, I would like to drill two 1.5" holes in the right side. Does anyone think this could raise concern? I don't think it would especially if they are staggered holes in just thought I'd ask for some opinions before I pull the trigger.


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[Devaji108]

Originally Posted by davocean

Never measure yourself by what others do or have, that there is the key to an unhappy life!

best thing I have read all day...
and so very true.
a wise man once said you must live happy with in your budget...

in this hobby is can be a challenge tho...I wanted an 80/20 stand but after buying the tank and supplies it was not gonna happen wish it did tho. if I ever move I might be able to do it.

still love my 90. I did a nice cleaning yesterday and was just admiring how sexy its looking. all tho still wish they were doing drilling for external overflows when I got mine. oh well still love it.

we should start a SCA pic thread...any interest?

[TX_Punisher]

Yes, interest in a pic thread.

I'm still interested in seeing a mix of stands to check quality. I'm a little concerned as it seems the stands are 36" high? Is that correct? I'm 6'3" so that is quite a bit lower than my last 45" tall stand.

[pfan151]

Originally Posted by RogueGrown

I'm going to be refinishing the outside in a gloss black and will probably go for a paint that lays on thick and will be water proof as well. As for the inside, that's where I want to seal the seams and yes absolutely I'm painting it Brite white. I like the idea for the appliance paint forming a shell.

With the plywood stand, the sides I see are load bearing, I would like to drill two 1.5" holes in the right side. Does anyone think this could raise concern? I don't think it would especially if they are staggered holes in just thought I'd ask for some opinions before I pull the trigger.


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The holes won't effect anything

[ecvernon]

I still Love my 150. I purchased the tank stand and canopy. I just wush my canopy was taller so that my lights could be higher off the water line
One early picture and one recent

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[ecvernon]

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[RogueGrown]

Just got the inside of the stand on my 50PNP sealed with caulking and kilz primer. I'll let it dry a day, sand it and add another coat. I'm so glad I paid extra and got the plywood over an MDF stand!!!

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[TX_Punisher]

ECVernon,

What sump is that? Also, how is the quality of the stand's fit and finish?

[ecvernon]

Its a trigger systems tideline 36. The stand it of good quality. Its of solod wood and reminds me of store bought stands as far as basic design. They are way more sturdier. The only mods yhat you would have to do is for air flow. The holes provided are IMO does not allow for good ventilation and exhause

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[ecvernon]

I think the cherry wood finished stand looks better but it did not go with my decor

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[z3speed4me]

As promised... some photos
Used my phone, so they aren't perfect, but if there's anything specific I missed I can take more.

[Hemlawk]

Im strongly considering a SC Aquarium tank. The PNP systems seem like a good price/quality ratio.

[curryb15]

Hey everyone I'm planning a sca build 50 pnp. I was wondering if anyone is running a sump other than the one provided from sca on the 50 pnp. I'm considering leaving there sump out and purchasing a different one. So if anyone with the above system has any info that would be great!


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[soulpatch]

Many of us dont use their sump. What exactly are you looking to be answered?

[RogueGrown]

Originally Posted by curryb15

Hey everyone I'm planning a sca build 50 pnp. I was wondering if anyone is running a sump other than the one provided from sca on the 50 pnp. I'm considering leaving there sump out and purchasing a different one. So if anyone with the above system has any info that would be great!


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I personally don't see anything wrong with the sump for the 50, I could see wanting something else for a larger one of their tanks though. I think inside that stand it wont matter what sump you put in there its going to a tight fit with limited space. You could always cut the baffles out and customize it how you'd like to.

I myself just got the 50 PNP and am in the middle of refinishing the stand as its not to my liking. Id definitely recommend spending the extra 150 and getting the plywood stand over the MDF, it comes assembled and is 2" taller than the MDF as well.

[curryb15]

Originally Posted by soulpatch

Many of us dont use their sump. What exactly are you looking to be answered?

Im looking to see what models and brands specifically will fit in the 50 pnp setup. I would really like to run a vectra as a return pump and use the stock pump to provide water for a manifold that will supply a gfo carbon reactor and a cheto reactor that I'm going to make. If I could get a few extra inches of room in the stand also that would be great. But right now I was planning on adding a vertical sliding shelf attached to the outside of the stand that will slide out and I could mount my apex and other electronics to


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[RogueGrown]

Originally Posted by curryb15

But right now I was planning on adding a vertical sliding shelf attached to the outside of the stand that will slide out and I could mount my apex and other electronics to


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Im in the middle making a cabinet for the outside of the stand myself. I like the idea of a slide out shelf. Id be curious to see this.

[curryb15]

Originally Posted by RogueGrown

I personally don't see anything wrong with the sump for the 50, I could see wanting something else for a larger one of their tanks though. I think inside that stand it wont matter what sump you put in there its going to a tight fit with limited space. You could always cut the baffles out and customize it how you'd like to.



I myself just got the 50 PNP and am in the middle of refinishing the stand as its not to my liking. Id definitely recommend spending the extra 150 and getting the plywood stand over the MDF, it comes assembled and is 2" taller than the MDF as well.

Yes I've already decided on the wood over mdf


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[Hemlawk]

I'm looking at the 150g pnp with the cherry cabinet. They are on sale and look good. I would just plumb it better with pvc pipes and values.

[mtamorrow]

does anyone here have the SCA 112 PNP? I'm considering that one to purchase soon. I would like to ask some questions about it but cant seem to find one using the search function. Thanks in advance.

[z3speed4me]

Trigger Systems 26 should fit in the 50 cabinet I think... I have one sitting in a box still for my 75 I will be using "eventually". I just have to get around to actually WANTING to do the change some day.

[curryb15]

Originally Posted by RogueGrown

Im in the middle making a cabinet for the outside of the stand myself. I like the idea of a slide out shelf. Id be curious to see this.

The right side of the stand will be butt up against my entertainment center. So on that side on the outside of the stand I would add a vertical shelf that slides out and my electronic equipment would go to.
When not in use the shelf would sit attached to the outside of the stand but hidden by the entertainment center


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[Klems]

Finally got the rockscape and sand into the tank....Filled with water and got the pumps up and working....Now get to wait for the cycle....

[1littlefishy]

Looking good! I like your rock work too.