SC Aquariums Owners Thread - Page 89

soulpatch · 05/30/2017, 04:57 PM

Putting a glass cover on the bottom to cover the existing holes isn't a big deal and I wouldn't have issue with it.

Your real issue though is the eurobrace will lower your overflow a lot. You could ask him to remove the back brace if you wanted.

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ReefCowboy · 05/30/2017, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soulpatch

Putting a glass cover on the bottom to cover the existing holes isn't a big deal and I wouldn't have issue with it.

Your real issue though is the eurobrace will lower your overflow a lot. You could ask him to remove the back brace if you wanted.

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The above is correct, I did just that with a 150 eurobraced. Do not attempt to install synergy overflow on standard eurobrace as you will end up with a large gap from the water level to the top of the tank due to the glass eurobrace pieces. You can also ask Steve to modify them, but the level will still be a bit low IMO. Go rimless long run you will be glad you did.

soulpatch · 05/31/2017, 07:59 AM

I am not sure I would go full rimless as I LOVE having a spot to recess my screen top, sit tools on, and guard against some splashing. I would likely do a small lip on the ends to achieve that but leave the front and rear panels brace free.

Synergy overflow on the rear with 2 returns drilled at the back ends.

joecc · 05/31/2017, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soulpatch

I am not sure I would go full rimless as I LOVE having a spot to recess my screen top, sit tools on, and guard against some splashing. I would likely do a small lip on the ends to achieve that but leave the front and rear panels brace free.

Synergy overflow on the rear with 2 returns drilled at the back ends.

Thank you both for your replies, and for pointing out somethng I missed.

I asked Steve about it and here was his response:

" If we keep the euro braced, your water level will be around 2" from the
top. If you install the overflow all the way to the top (without euro
bracing), your water level is 1".
If you want a tank with higher water level, we can custom make it for you,
it will be $100 more and take 10 to 12 weeks. Also for custom make tank, we
can drilled the holes for the overflow for you as well."

soulpatch · 05/31/2017, 08:40 AM

Yes go custom for only 100 more

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cincyjim · 05/31/2017, 08:44 AM

Looks to me like the way to go and certainly reasonable for an extra $100.00.

Thornbreaker · 05/31/2017, 10:15 AM

Hey guys,

How wide is the center overflow on the 150 gallon?
Also, far from the back glass are the holes drilled?

Thank you!

cincyjim · 05/31/2017, 10:34 AM

This is what Steve sent me in December 2016 when I asked him. Basically it is 11" wide x 5.5" front to back x 22" high. It's black and blends in with the black painted background on the tank. To be honest with you I really don't notice it and don't pay any attention to having one. For the holes, I can't get to them to see and measure but I would say they are about 2" or so from the back glass. I had no issues with bulkhead placement or the like.

The overflow box is 11x5.5”, total length is 22”. Flow rate will be around 2500 gph.

Thornbreaker · 05/31/2017, 11:03 AM

That's a great help, cincyJim. Thanks.

My concern is that I have to carve out part of a 2x4 that was laid horizontal as part of my built in stand. Wanted to make sure I don't cut more than I need to.

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cincyjim · 05/31/2017, 11:09 AM

Got it. The SCA stand had that area opened up... sort of like a open box built around it. It seemed supported sufficiently for having an opening in the middle of the stand.

Thornbreaker · 05/31/2017, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cincyjim

Got it. The SCA stand had that area opened up... sort of like a open box built around it. It seemed supported sufficiently for having an opening in the middle of the stand.

Yeah, you can see how they built it here, so Ill just have to cut thru on the plywood once they lay it, and carve out a section of the 2x4 on the backside. Shouldn't effect the integrity of the stand at all.

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soulpatch · 05/31/2017, 12:18 PM

With those vertical supports on either end you are good. Those along with your main horizontal will carry the weight. You will also want a solid piece along the top which also aids in weight distribution.

ReefCowboy · 05/31/2017, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soulpatch

I am not sure I would go full rimless as I LOVE having a spot to recess my screen top, sit tools on, and guard against some splashing. I would likely do a small lip on the ends to achieve that but leave the front and rear panels brace free.

Synergy overflow on the rear with 2 returns drilled at the back ends.

I thought about doing just that, installing two glass pieces on the sides only just so I can run the wavemakes beserk and not get splash.
I would lose fish before I get a top for my rimless thought.

I hate te screen or top it ruins the rimless look for me.

soulpatch · 05/31/2017, 02:07 PM

That is why I like a recessed screen. Can't see it when looking at the tank from my typical view point. I lost a few fish when I was with the BC 29 and going through the month of QT and such is enough of a pain for me to willingly have to remove a screen top when I want to work on the tank.

Desert Sea · 05/31/2017, 03:05 PM

Reefcowboy, Soulpatch, Do either of you know what the thickness is on the bottom panel of your 150's?

soulpatch · 05/31/2017, 04:30 PM

I would assume at least 1/2 inch like rest of tank but I am not sure

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ReefCowboy · 05/31/2017, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Desert Sea

Reefcowboy, Soulpatch, Do either of you know what the thickness is on the bottom panel of your 150's?

If I can remember correctly from talking to steve, mine has all 5 pannels 15mm.

nycluis718 · 06/01/2017, 07:47 AM

can someone share some light on SC Aquarium... Is Steve the owner and builder of these tanks? I am about to pull the trigger on one these tanks but now I have some concerns on quality of the tank. If he is solo and overwhelmed with orders, don't need a tank thats not in excellent condition not just something thrown together. thoughts?

soulpatch · 06/01/2017, 07:49 AM

Steve is the manager of the company. He is not the owner.

His tanks are mainly built in China but he has some guys on site in CA that will do special custom tanks.

His tanks are top notch. His stands currently are hit or miss as he is having issues with domestic cabinet makers living up to the quality he had with his old cabinet maker who closed shop.

perk73 · 06/01/2017, 08:11 AM

I ordered a 150 with the rustic finish. I got it in a little over a week with no issues. The sump equip. and plumbing they provide with the system is minimal but enough to set it up if you had to. All I had to add was some hard pvc to the pump with a ball valve and setting up filters socks.

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Desert Sea · 06/01/2017, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by soulpatch

I would assume at least 1/2 inch like rest of tank but I am not sure

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Originally Posted by ReefCowboy

If I can remember correctly from talking to steve, mine has all 5 pannels 15mm.

In my conversation with Steve I thought he told me 15mm for the bottom but we talked about a lot of options and frankly I don't remember what was standard. Thanks for the replies guys.

I'll confirm with Steve before I order.

915MANG · 06/01/2017, 05:38 PM

Hey Did SCA take care of you?

subbedout · 06/01/2017, 09:10 PM

I am brand new to reefing (have much experience with freshwater aquariums). After calling SCA and chatting with Steve about what I was looking for, I took the plunge (pun intended) and ordered a 66 gal SCA PNP. It is on the truck en route to me at the moment.

In the meantime, I am researching everything I can about everything. Right now I am trying to figure out what plumbing supplies I will need in order to hard plumb everything properly. My understanding is that the bulkheads on this system are set up for 1" pipes...is that correct?

Could someone please tell me what diameter PVC I should be ordering to use from the bulkhead to the sump for the drain, emergency drain, and return line? I plan to order union connectors, gate valve for Herbie drain fine-tuning, and ball valves in my plumbing...

Thanks in advance!

soulpatch · 06/01/2017, 09:12 PM

1 inch pvc and fittings

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RogueGrown · 06/05/2017, 10:36 AM

Got my ATO cabinet built this weekend. Not I have to seal the inside and match the color. I will also be adding a shelf to the inside for test kits and various tools. I think a shallow reef/ frag tank will end up on it at some point as well.

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05/30/2017, 04:57 PM	#2201
soulpatch Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 4,017	Putting a glass cover on the bottom to cover the existing holes isn't a big deal and I wouldn't have issue with it. Your real issue though is the eurobrace will lower your overflow a lot. You could ask him to remove the back brace if you wanted. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk __________________ 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.

05/31/2017, 07:59 AM	#2203
soulpatch Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 4,017	I am not sure I would go full rimless as I LOVE having a spot to recess my screen top, sit tools on, and guard against some splashing. I would likely do a small lip on the ends to achieve that but leave the front and rear panels brace free. Synergy overflow on the rear with 2 returns drilled at the back ends. __________________ 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.

05/31/2017, 08:40 AM	#2205
soulpatch Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 4,017	Yes go custom for only 100 more Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk __________________ 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.

05/31/2017, 08:44 AM	#2206
cincyjim Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,147	Looks to me like the way to go and certainly reasonable for an extra $100.00. __________________ 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

05/31/2017, 10:34 AM	#2208
cincyjim Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,147	This is what Steve sent me in December 2016 when I asked him. Basically it is 11" wide x 5.5" front to back x 22" high. It's black and blends in with the black painted background on the tank. To be honest with you I really don't notice it and don't pay any attention to having one. For the holes, I can't get to them to see and measure but I would say they are about 2" or so from the back glass. I had no issues with bulkhead placement or the like. The overflow box is 11x5.5”, total length is 22”. Flow rate will be around 2500 gph. __________________ 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

05/31/2017, 10:15 AM	#2207
Thornbreaker Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 334	Hey guys, How wide is the center overflow on the 150 gallon? Also, far from the back glass are the holes drilled? Thank you!

05/31/2017, 11:03 AM	#2209
Thornbreaker Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 334	That's a great help, cincyJim. Thanks. My concern is that I have to carve out part of a 2x4 that was laid horizontal as part of my built in stand. Wanted to make sure I don't cut more than I need to. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk __________________ SC Aquariums - 150 Gallon 5'x2'x2'; Trigger Elite 36 Sump; Mars Aqua Lights 150 lbs reefcleaner rock, SCA 302 Skimmer Current Stock: Foxface lo, 2 clowns, royal gramma, 2 spot bristletooth tang, fir

05/31/2017, 11:09 AM	#2210
cincyjim Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,147	Got it. The SCA stand had that area opened up... sort of like a open box built around it. It seemed supported sufficiently for having an opening in the middle of the stand. __________________ 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

05/31/2017, 12:18 PM	#2212
soulpatch Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 4,017	With those vertical supports on either end you are good. Those along with your main horizontal will carry the weight. You will also want a solid piece along the top which also aids in weight distribution. __________________ 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.

05/31/2017, 02:07 PM	#2214
soulpatch Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 4,017	That is why I like a recessed screen. Can't see it when looking at the tank from my typical view point. I lost a few fish when I was with the BC 29 and going through the month of QT and such is enough of a pain for me to willingly have to remove a screen top when I want to work on 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.

05/31/2017, 03:05 PM	#2215
Desert Sea Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 294	Reefcowboy, Soulpatch, Do either of you know what the thickness is on the bottom panel of your 150's?

05/31/2017, 04:30 PM	#2216
soulpatch Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 4,017	I would assume at least 1/2 inch like rest of tank but I am not sure Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk __________________ 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.

06/01/2017, 07:47 AM	#2218
nycluis718 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 31	can someone share some light on SC Aquarium... Is Steve the owner and builder of these tanks? I am about to pull the trigger on one these tanks but now I have some concerns on quality of the tank. If he is solo and overwhelmed with orders, don't need a tank thats not in excellent condition not just something thrown together. thoughts?

06/01/2017, 07:49 AM	#2219
soulpatch Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 4,017	Steve is the manager of the company. He is not the owner. His tanks are mainly built in China but he has some guys on site in CA that will do special custom tanks. His tanks are top notch. His stands currently are hit or miss as he is having issues with domestic cabinet makers living up to the quality he had with his old cabinet maker who closed shop. __________________ 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.

06/01/2017, 08:11 AM	#2220
perk73 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 22	I ordered a 150 with the rustic finish. I got it in a little over a week with no issues. The sump equip. and plumbing they provide with the system is minimal but enough to set it up if you had to. All I had to add was some hard pvc to the pump with a ball valve and setting up filters socks. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk __________________ Theodore Roosevelt, The Man in the Arena Sorbonne in Paris, France on April 23rd, 1910 Current Tank Info: 150 Gallon SCA PNP

06/01/2017, 05:38 PM	#2222
915MANG Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 950	Hey Did SCA take care of you? __________________ Mike O YOUTUBE "915MANG" Current Tank Info: 120 Gal in progress Fish & a few corals 34G Solana

06/01/2017, 09:10 PM	#2223
subbedout Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 125	I am brand new to reefing (have much experience with freshwater aquariums). After calling SCA and chatting with Steve about what I was looking for, I took the plunge (pun intended) and ordered a 66 gal SCA PNP. It is on the truck en route to me at the moment. In the meantime, I am researching everything I can about everything. Right now I am trying to figure out what plumbing supplies I will need in order to hard plumb everything properly. My understanding is that the bulkheads on this system are set up for 1" pipes...is that correct? Could someone please tell me what diameter PVC I should be ordering to use from the bulkhead to the sump for the drain, emergency drain, and return line? I plan to order union connectors, gate valve for Herbie drain fine-tuning, and ball valves in my plumbing... Thanks in advance!

06/01/2017, 09:12 PM	#2224
soulpatch Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 4,017	1 inch pvc and fittings Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk __________________ 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.

06/05/2017, 10:36 AM	#2225
RogueGrown Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Medford, OR Posts: 382	Got my ATO cabinet built this weekend. Not I have to seal the inside and match the color. I will also be adding a shelf to the inside for test kits and various tools. I think a shallow reef/ frag tank will end up on it at some point as well. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk