SC Aquariums Owners Thread

Hey guys! Back in the game.

So I bought the 50 pnp. Passed the leak test. I'm doing a herbie system with hard plumbed drain and emergency. I don't want to hard plumb the return if I can get away with it, as I like to clean the pump semi regularly and in my experience I prefer to soft plumb it for easier access.

BUT.

The pump that came with it is 3/4". The bulkhead is 1". The provided vinyl tubing is 1". I have searched up and down for a 1" to 3/4" barbed reducer. Home Depot and Lowes weren't helpful. My LFS wasn't helpful.

Any ideas guys? I'm open to suggestions. Ready to get this thing going.

Got an AI Hydra 26 HD that I'm pumped for. Arm mount should be here tomorrow. Going to keep to softies and LPS for now with a birds nest or monti cap. I have 2 fancy occelaris clowns for now, looking to add a dwarf angel.

Thanks guys!
 
Brs has reduced barb fitting

So question is if you receive a tank shipped with flaw chances are you are not going to be able to inspect with driver there if if you do the driver is not there to wait, he is drop and run. What do you do?
 
drtrash said:
Brs has reduced barb fitting

So question is if you receive a tank shipped with flaw chances are you are not going to be able to inspect with driver there if if you do the driver is not there to wait, he is drop and run. What do you do?
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Over him a bottle of water or a soda, the minute he/she steps out of the truck. Worked for me.

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Driver cant leave until you sign the slip. They might not be happy about it but that is their job while you look over your delivery.

So dont sign anything until you are comfortable with the delivery

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drtrash said:
Brs has reduced barb fitting
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I hate needing to have my hand held, but would you mind linking it? I've searched high and low on that site and haven't found it. I've looked over all of the barbed fitting, but am unable to find one that is barbed at 1" on one side and barbed at 3/4" on the other side. Usually one side is barbed and the other is threaded.
 
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They sell those at Lowe's and Home Depot. They are a gray color and in our Lowe's they are located on the back wall of the plumbing section.
 
cincyjim said:
They sell those at Lowe's and Home Depot. They are a gray color and in our Lowe's they are located on the back wall of the plumbing section.
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I live in New Orleans, and have been in 2 home depots and 2 lowes and none of them had them stocked. And none of their stock people were aware of what they were so they could order them for me ...
 
zma21 said:
I live in New Orleans, and have been in 2 home depots and 2 lowes and none of them had them stocked. And none of their stock people were aware of what they were so they could order them for me ...
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Sorry to hear that. Maybe it is a location stocked item kind of thing.
 
Well my problem is solved, as I decided to upgrade to a Jebao DCT 6000 that will have the appropriate fittings.

Thanks guys! I'm a new doctor and work is absolutely hectic so I'm scrambling to get the tank set up on my few days off.
 
zma21 said:
Well my problem is solved, as I decided to upgrade to a Jebao DCT 6000 that will have the appropriate fittings.

Thanks guys! I'm a new doctor and work is absolutely hectic so I'm scrambling to get the tank set up on my few days off.
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Don't rush it, do it right.

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psturg66 said:
Don't rush it, do it right.

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A lesson I learned long ago. :lol:

I have all the pieces in place to get it set up now. Went to my (fantastic) LFS and picked up some live sand and some salt. I don't have enough tubs to mix saltwater outside of my tank, so I'm going to mix it in the system...then put my sand in. Can't wait for a week long sand storm. No problem, I've got time. But I do think my clowns are getting a little tired of that 5 gallon bucket...:worried2:
 
Going well so far. Up to 1.02 and climbing. Hoping to get the egg crate and sand in tonight before bed. Going to do 30ish lbs of Arag alive fiji. I don't have the water level high enough to get to the overflow teeth yet. Waiting on my return pump. But wanting to get my poor fish out of that bucket.

Another 14 hour call day tomorrow in the ICU. Happy sunday everyone.
 
Wanted to get yalls thoughts on the Jebao PP4.

Right now I have my trusty MP10 from waaaaay back in 2011. I bought that thing on sale for $175. It has served me beyond well. It's a little noisy these days, and for some reason the black vinyl on the back of the SCA 50 is all it takes to prevent the magnet from hooking up. I can put it on the side (that's how I'm mixing my salt right now) but can't at all get it to work on the rear glass.

The Jebao looks interesting. They weren't a well known business last time I was in the market for a power head. Just bought a return pump from them. I don't think I'm willing to sink nearly $300 on a new MP-10. I love not having cords in the water, but that aesthetic is kind of null if I have to have my MP10 obscuring the view of my cube from the side.

So I'm thinking about getting 2 PP4's and routing the cable up the black seam of the overflow box- assuming the magnet is strong enough. I would love if they run really quiet but haven't seen on in person. A pair for $100 is a steal. Thoughts?
 
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