SC Aquariums Owners Thread - Page 78

theMerchant · 04/02/2017, 07:06 PM

So, im going to swap out my sca sump on my 150g. Main reason is it wont allow me to fit a 8in diameter skimmer due to the sump being too tall. I hear someone saying i told you so....name rhymes with molehatch .lol.

Will it be safe to remove one of the braces on the stand so i can remove the sump? I can take water out and rocks, but wanted to know if anyone has done this on a 150g wood stand.

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davocean · 04/02/2017, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by soulpatch

Man on my 150 gallon I got through 8 gallons of RODI every 2-3 days easy.

I guess I'm not doing too bad then, I'm going through about 8g per week on the average on my 120g

pfan151 · 04/02/2017, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RogueGrown

What ATO would you guys recommend for the 50? I'd like to get something now that I can run on my 20 long and swap over to the 50 when time comes to transfer.

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Tunze nano is good. A actually prefer it to the 3152. I have both and the optical sensor on the 3152 malfunctions frequently and I come home to alarms going off.

soulpatch · 04/02/2017, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by theMerchant

So, im going to swap out my sca sump on my 150g. Main reason is it wont allow me to fit a 8in diameter skimmer due to the sump being too tall. I hear someone saying i told you so....name rhymes with molehatch .lol.

Will it be safe to remove one of the braces on the stand so i can remove the sump? I can take water out and rocks, but wanted to know if anyone has done this on a 150g wood stand.

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Its fine. If you look through my thread i took off the vertical support to swap ny sump. I drained perhaps 40 gallons first...

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theMerchant · 04/02/2017, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by soulpatch

Its fine. If you look through my thread i took off the vertical support to swap ny sump. I drained perhaps 40 gallons first...

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Ok thanks, my tank is loaded with rock and sand. I was thinking of getting a 2x4 for temp support

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soulpatch · 04/02/2017, 07:47 PM

The vertical braces don't carry weight but are more or less for added support. I only had to remove one of mine to get my older sump out though I didn't have the larger SCA sump...

KJoFan · 04/03/2017, 08:06 AM

Has anyone gotten the overflow cover from SCA? If so, can you comment on it and post a pic of it? Thinking of getting one, but wondering about quality and if it's worth it.

soulpatch · 04/03/2017, 08:55 AM

I have one but will have to get a pic of it. I mean I never thought to take a pic of a rectangular piece of acrylic. LOL. There is the slightest bit of a lip to it which you can only see if looking at it a certain way and I cant see it at all looking from the front as the eurobrace hides the top and the canopy hides it as well. I just like how it stops snails and fish from getting in there...

pfan151 · 04/03/2017, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by soulpatch

I have one but will have to get a pic of it. I mean I never thought to take a pic of a rectangular piece of acrylic. LOL. There is the slightest bit of a lip to it which you can only see if looking at it a certain way and I cant see it at all looking from the front as the eurobrace hides the top and the canopy hides it as well. I just like how it stops snails and fish from getting in there...

I'm thinking of getting one too but I'm wondering if fish could get stuck on top of it between the my mesh top and the overflow cover.

soulpatch · 04/03/2017, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by pfan151

I'm thinking of getting one too but I'm wondering if fish could get stuck on top of it between the my mesh top and the overflow cover.

I doubt it. They would have to hit it perfectly and be small enough to get in that small space. The cover sits flush to the eurobrace so you have the 1/2" of space between top of the overflow and top.

Out of everything it is the least of my worries in the tank honestly and i have a tiny australian harlequin tusk who "could" easily get in there but even if he could he could still flip around to get back off...

pfan151 · 04/03/2017, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by soulpatch

I doubt it. They would have to hit it perfectly and be small enough to get in that small space. The cover sits flush to the eurobrace so you have the 1/2" of space between top of the overflow and top.

Out of everything it is the least of my worries in the tank honestly and i have a tiny australian harlequin tusk who "could" easily get in there but even if he could he could still flip around to get back off...

Maybe I'm paranoid. I've already lost a radial file fish and a cleaner wrasse in between the tiny space of the mesh top and the side of the tank itself. I don't even know how the wrasse did it. It's body was wider than the gap but I guess he must have hit it with enough speed to squeeze through. I had that wrasse for about a year. It would eat out of my hand.

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soulpatch · 04/03/2017, 09:34 AM

I guess I look at it that I have more danger with stuff getting into the overflow (snails or fish going swimming) then I do of a fish happening to get on that small piece of acrylic. My wrasse has gone down my overflow plumbing twice before I threw the lid on and I had issues with my strainer getting clogged (which is why I removed it and the fish went swimming) So now with the top I can run strainer free with no worries about fish going for a tube ride.

KJoFan · 04/03/2017, 10:16 AM

Anything COULD happen. Sure, I suppose a fish could get stuck up there, but they can also find their way out of the smallest gap in your screen top or whatever you have too. Sometimes things just happen.

soulpatch - I realize it's just a square piece of acrylic. I guess my concern was how thick it is and if there's potential it could warp/bow over time making it worth my $$ or not.

soulpatch · 04/03/2017, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by KJoFan

soulpatch - I realize it's just a square piece of acrylic. I guess my concern was how thick it is and if there's potential it could warp/bow over time making it worth my $$ or not.

It is thicker then the overflow cover and has additional acrylic on 3 sides that match up to the current overflow cover. Like I said it eats up that space so it is probably a range of 1/4-1/2". The acrylic cover itself is perhaps 1/8" I believe.

For $25 its worth it. Even a thin sheet of acrylic at 1/8" will run you $10+ and that is before you cut it and bevel the edges like SC does.

KJoFan · 04/03/2017, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by soulpatch

It is thicker then the overflow cover and has additional acrylic on 3 sides that match up to the current overflow cover. Like I said it eats up that space so it is probably a range of 1/4-1/2". The acrylic cover itself is perhaps 1/8" I believe.

For $25 its worth it. Even a thin sheet of acrylic at 1/8" will run you $10+ and that is before you cut it and bevel the edges like SC does.

Thanks for the info. Like you said, for the price it's likely worth it. I just didn't want to be grossly disappointed once it arrived. They should just include it as part of the tank package. It'd be a nice addition.

RogueGrown · 04/03/2017, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by pfan151

Tunze nano is good. A actually prefer it to the 3152. I have both and the optical sensor on the 3152 malfunctions frequently and I come home to alarms going off.

Im really confused here, the 3152 is the nano isnt it? From what marine depot says it does not come with a sensor just the float switch am I correct? The 3155 comes with the duel float and sensor.

I like the idea of the small and compact auto aqua but I have been reading reviews where if theres a blip in the night with power it has to be out of the water to initialize and until then sits there and beeps. I guess thats not a bad thing but being in my room I could see that being slightly annoying.

KJoFan · 04/03/2017, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RogueGrown

Im really confused here, the 3152 is the nano isnt it? From what marine depot says it does not come with a sensor just the float switch am I correct? The 3155 comes with the duel float and sensor.

I like the idea of the small and compact auto aqua but I have been reading reviews where if theres a blip in the night with power it has to be out of the water to initialize and until then sits there and beeps. I guess thats not a bad thing but being in my room I could see that being slightly annoying.

Correct, the 3152 has one manual float switch only. No optical eye. At least, as of a couple years ago when I purchased mine.

RogueGrown · 04/03/2017, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by KJoFan

Correct, the 3152 has one manual float switch only. No optical eye. At least, as of a couple years ago when I purchased mine.

Have you ever had any issues with the float? I in a pickle as to what ATO to go with.

I don't mind spending 150 on something that will help stability in my tank and take a bit of daily maintenance off my plate.

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pfan151 · 04/03/2017, 05:41 PM

Sorry, meant the 3155 is giving me problems.

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pfan151 · 04/03/2017, 05:48 PM

The tunze nano is really good though. If I'm remembering right it will only stay on for 5 mins max. So there's really not a chance for it to cause any catastrophic problems even if it does malfunction. I also only use a 5 gal bucket for my ato tank so if everything failed it still wouldn't cause much of a problem even if the whole bucket got drained at once.

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RogueGrown · 04/03/2017, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by pfan151

The tunze nano is really good though. If I'm remembering right it will only stay on for 5 mins max. So there's really not a chance for it to cause any catastrophic problems even if it does malfunction. I also only use a 5 gal bucket for my ato tank so if everything failed it still wouldn't cause much of a problem even if the whole bucket got drained at once.

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How much would you say it pumps in 5 minutes? I also didn't see anything about a check valve on it. I'm sure it's there though.

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pfan151 · 04/03/2017, 06:31 PM

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How much would you say it pumps in 5 minutes? I also didn't see anything about a check valve on it. I'm sure it's there though.

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Not sure. Mine never comes on for more than 10-15 seconds.

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KJoFan · 04/03/2017, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RogueGrown

Have you ever had any issues with the float? I in a pickle as to what ATO to go with.

I don't mind spending 150 on something that will help stability in my tank and take a bit of daily maintenance off my plate.

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From time to time it will overfill slightly, or not fill when it's supposed to. Of course, mine is running two years as of February and I've never taken it out and cleaned the float so....probably user error there.

I'm using it on a Biocube 29 with not a whole lot of margin for error and never had any major mishaps.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. Not to mention the customer service that comes with Tunze products. Worth it.

edolan · 04/03/2017, 11:00 PM

If you have a Tap Plastics around you they are great if want to diy your own overflow cover. They have a scrap bin where I have often seen black acrylic. Usually 12x12 and sell for $1 or $2. They sell cutters for a couple dollars.

cincyjim · 04/05/2017, 05:02 AM

I just received my SCA 150 yesterday and I am truly impressed with the tank, stand, and canopy! This is one sweet tank!!!

I do have a question though... for the overflow pipes, do you glue those to the bulk head? I ask because the overflow box has slits in the bottom of it which will allow for water to continuously go into the overflow box. As such, wouldn't the pipe/bulk head allow the water to seep into the sump and cause a potential flood should the main pump fail (power outage/mechanical)? Did you use the strainer that came with the bulk head or did you get a strainer that would fit on top of the overflow pipe or not use one at all? I ask because I'm 5'5" and I don't see myself being able to reach down that far to get it and clean it.

Much appreciated!
Jim

04/02/2017, 07:06 PM	#1926
theMerchant Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Pomona Posts: 299	So, im going to swap out my sca sump on my 150g. Main reason is it wont allow me to fit a 8in diameter skimmer due to the sump being too tall. I hear someone saying i told you so....name rhymes with molehatch .lol. Will it be safe to remove one of the braces on the stand so i can remove the sump? I can take water out and rocks, but wanted to know if anyone has done this on a 150g wood stand. Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk __________________ My 150g SCA Build http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=24994066#post24994066 Current Tank Info: 150g SCA

04/02/2017, 07:47 PM	#1931
soulpatch Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 4,017	The vertical braces don't carry weight but are more or less for added support. I only had to remove one of mine to get my older sump out though I didn't have the larger SCA sump... __________________ 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.

04/03/2017, 08:55 AM	#1933
soulpatch Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 4,017	I have one but will have to get a pic of it. I mean I never thought to take a pic of a rectangular piece of acrylic. LOL. There is the slightest bit of a lip to it which you can only see if looking at it a certain way and I cant see it at all looking from the front as the eurobrace hides the top and the canopy hides it as well. I just like how it stops snails and fish from getting in there... __________________ 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.

04/03/2017, 09:34 AM	#1937
soulpatch Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 4,017	I guess I look at it that I have more danger with stuff getting into the overflow (snails or fish going swimming) then I do of a fish happening to get on that small piece of acrylic. My wrasse has gone down my overflow plumbing twice before I threw the lid on and I had issues with my strainer getting clogged (which is why I removed it and the fish went swimming) So now with the top I can run strainer free with no worries about fish going for a tube ride. __________________ 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.

04/05/2017, 05:02 AM	#1950
cincyjim Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,147	I just received my SCA 150 yesterday and I am truly impressed with the tank, stand, and canopy! This is one sweet tank!!! I do have a question though... for the overflow pipes, do you glue those to the bulk head? I ask because the overflow box has slits in the bottom of it which will allow for water to continuously go into the overflow box. As such, wouldn't the pipe/bulk head allow the water to seep into the sump and cause a potential flood should the main pump fail (power outage/mechanical)? Did you use the strainer that came with the bulk head or did you get a strainer that would fit on top of the overflow pipe or not use one at all? I ask because I'm 5'5" and I don't see myself being able to reach down that far to get it and clean it. Much appreciated! Jim __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: SCA 150G, 5 inch sand bed, 2 Tunze 6095s, ReefBreeders v2+ 50" with 2 all Blue Reefbrites, and Continuous Water Change System

04/03/2017, 08:06 AM	#1932
KJoFan Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 236	Has anyone gotten the overflow cover from SCA? If so, can you comment on it and post a pic of it? Thinking of getting one, but wondering about quality and if it's worth it.

04/03/2017, 10:16 AM	#1938
KJoFan Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 236	Anything COULD happen. Sure, I suppose a fish could get stuck up there, but they can also find their way out of the smallest gap in your screen top or whatever you have too. Sometimes things just happen. soulpatch - I realize it's just a square piece of acrylic. I guess my concern was how thick it is and if there's potential it could warp/bow over time making it worth my $$ or not.

04/03/2017, 05:41 PM	#1944
pfan151 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: FL Posts: 1,897	Sorry, meant the 3155 is giving me problems. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04/03/2017, 05:48 PM	#1945
pfan151 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: FL Posts: 1,897	The tunze nano is really good though. If I'm remembering right it will only stay on for 5 mins max. So there's really not a chance for it to cause any catastrophic problems even if it does malfunction. I also only use a 5 gal bucket for my ato tank so if everything failed it still wouldn't cause much of a problem even if the whole bucket got drained at once. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04/03/2017, 11:00 PM	#1949
edolan Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 169	If you have a Tap Plastics around you they are great if want to diy your own overflow cover. They have a scrap bin where I have often seen black acrylic. Usually 12x12 and sell for $1 or $2. They sell cutters for a couple dollars.