SC Aquariums Owners Thread

[adeebm]

I see everyone using yoga mats under their tanks here. Has anyone used the black 1/8" styrofoam that comes with the tank? Is it safe to use?

[Browncoat]

Originally Posted by adeebm

I see everyone using yoga mats under their tanks here. Has anyone used the black 1/8" styrofoam that comes with the tank? Is it safe to use?

Yes, I'm using it and it's perfectly fine to use. Just make sure the tank sits level.

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[d0ughb0y]

for those using yoga mat, did you glue the mat to the stand?

[Bracka345]

Hey folks,

I need some help. I have a custom 150g 60x24x24 and I'm starting to build some rock structures and was wondering what's the tallest they should be if I'm planning to put some sps corals towards the top of the structures. Here is some ideas I'm working with but not finished as yet. In the picture the tallest structure is 16".

[michael.lemke]

Originally Posted by Bracka345

Hey folks,



I need some help. I have a custom 150g 60x24x24 and I'm starting to build some rock structures and was wondering what's the tallest they should be if I'm planning to put some sps corals towards the top of the structures. Here is some ideas I'm working with but not finished as yet. In the picture the tallest structure is 16".

I like to see the tallest at about 1/2 the height of the tank. You're a little beyond that but ok still I think. The triangular shape of the rock scape looks good.


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[Bracka345]

Originally Posted by michael.lemke

I like to see the tallest at about 1/2 the height of the tank. You're a little beyond that but ok still I think. The triangular shape of the rock scape looks good.


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Thanks!!!

[Bpb]

Rather than reading all 236 pages I'll ask quickly. For those of you who have purchased the SCA stand along with your tanks, how do you feel about them? Specifically the oak stand upgrade. Not as much info on stand quality. How do you like the sturdiness, look, and finish. Would love some details. Wanting the 150 and don't have the time or tools to build a stand.


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[soulpatch]

They have changed stand builders recently once again so you would need to touch base with them on builds. The last vendor they had was horrible. I luckily got my stand when they were still on their original builder who has since retired and closed his shop.

For my stand it is awesome and WELL WORTH the money but I can not speak to current builder

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[Desert Sea]

Got word from the trucking company that my custom 150 is being delivered tomorrow. Kind of a surprise. Wasn't expecting it for another month based on the estimated build and ship times. Can't wait to see how it turned out!

Got to get my butt in gear and finish up my forklift attachment for my loader so I can get it up to the house from the street.

[Bpb]

Word on the street is their new batch of stands from their new vendor will be in house on the 10th and they'll be updating their site pica


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[Bracka345]

Thanks!!!

[cincyjim]

Originally Posted by d0ughb0y

for those using yoga mat, did you glue the mat to the stand?

Just seeing this and most likely too late but no you don't need to glue the mat. I guess you could but it really wouldn't serve any purpose.

[d0ughb0y]

Originally Posted by cincyjim

Just seeing this and most likely too late but no you don't need to glue the mat. I guess you could but it really wouldn't serve any purpose.

thanks for the reply.

I did not glue the mat and it was a pain to align it flush with the tank and stand. Unless you can place the tank straight down in the correct spot in one shot over the yoga mat, sliding the tank will cause the mat to move. I have a 50 gallon tank, so maybe it is different for larger footprint.

I will use a little clear silicone caulk (same one I am using inside the stand) to hold the mat down when I move the tank and stand to its final position.

I think the Red Sea Reefer tanks have both the tank and sump mats glued down.

[cincyjim]

Yep it was a pain to align the tank with the mat on it. It took four of us to lift, adjust, lift, adjust, etc.

[Mryan1012]

Just order a eurobraced 240 gallon tank and stand, ships out next Wednesday!


It only has two holes inside the overflow a 1” bulkhead and 1-1/2” bulkhead. I Suppose 1 1/2 brings water to the sump and the 1 inch is the return to the tank.
Should I worry about the tank not having an emergency drain? I notice many tanks have three bulkheads.

[Bpb]

You can use both of those holes for the drains and have the return line come over the back of the tank


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[soulpatch]

Or pay to have him drill the ta k for your returns.

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[Desert Sea]

I was supposed to take delivery of my custom 150 today. Got it off the back of the delivery trailer to find that some tow motor jockey put a fork into the back of the tank. I didn't even have to say a word. The driver took one look at it and said "ok let's get it back on trailer."

Steve was going to send out a new one tomorrow until he realized that mine was custom. Steve is having a new tank made for me. Ugh! I will say that his customer service is top notch.

[michael.lemke]

Originally Posted by Mryan1012

Just order a eurobraced 240 gallon tank and stand, ships out next Wednesday!





It only has two holes inside the overflow a 1” bulkhead and 1-1/2” bulkhead. I Suppose 1 1/2 brings water to the sump and the 1 inch is the return to the tank.

Should I worry about the tank not having an emergency drain? I notice many tanks have three bulkheads.

Talk to steve, he can have more holes drilled... he'll surely figure something out. He has done a great job helping my picky self.


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[ReefCowboy]

Guys, looking for some help.

I plan on using a Synergy reef overflow 20" box in my 150 gal tank. The outter box has three 1.5" bulkeads. I got a custom sump which I had though had the same size intake bulkheads, but at close inspection noticed they are only 1" instead.

The tank will have high turnover, and at this point I though of two options:

1- Bring the sump to my acrylic guy and have him re-drill the sump intakes, increasing the bulkhead sizes from 1" to 1.5"( am avoiding this one as it would be a pain to move the sump around);

2- Use PVC reducers? In this case where would be best to place the reducers? Right below the outter box as water beggins to drain down or it doesnt matter? Will reducing from 1.5" to 1" cause pressure of the return pipes to increase noticeably maybe making noise down at the sump(gurgling)?

[edolan]

Has anyone installed a jebao cp-40 in an sca 80 gal tank? I want to increase the flow in my tank and I am trying to get an idea how well it work in my tank. At the moment I am going back and forth between 2 jebao pp8's or 1 pp8 and the cp-40.

Thanks

[homer1475]

I have a 2 pp8's and 2 mp10's in my 80 cube.

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[devildog999]

So this may seem to be a pretty stupid question, and I'm fairly sure the answer is yes because plumbing is plumbing but I have not plumbed a tank before (always bought used setups). Bought the SC 50g. For the flex pipes, do I need to use pvc primer and cement (purple and blue) to lock in place the hose connectors to the bulkheads? There are no instructions included and I would think you are supposed to, but I want to be sure first.

Thank you

[Bracka345]

Originally Posted by ReefCowboy

Guys, looking for some help.

I plan on using a Synergy reef overflow 20" box in my 150 gal tank. The outter box has three 1.5" bulkeads. I got a custom sump which I had though had the same size intake bulkheads, but at close inspection noticed they are only 1" instead.

The tank will have high turnover, and at this point I though of two options:

1- Bring the sump to my acrylic guy and have him re-drill the sump intakes, increasing the bulkhead sizes from 1" to 1.5"( am avoiding this one as it would be a pain to move the sump around);

2- Use PVC reducers? In this case where would be best to place the reducers? Right below the outter box as water beggins to drain down or it doesnt matter? Will reducing from 1.5" to 1" cause pressure of the return pipes to increase noticeably maybe making noise down at the sump(gurgling)?

I have the same issue. The people at Synergy said to reduce right below the box. I wont be able to do that due to not having a supplier where i live that sells black pvc so i will be reducing mine right at the sump.

[homer1475]

Originally Posted by Bracka345

I have the same issue. The people at Synergy said to reduce right below the box. I wont be able to do that due to not having a supplier where i live that sells black pvc so i will be reducing mine right at the sump.

Spray paint is your friend in this situation. I've sprayed a few pieces of plumbing and it works great! You can't even tell I sprayed it.

Although I suppose just reducing at the sump would work too.