SC Aquariums Owners Thread

[hipertec]

Does anyone own a SCA 50g cube tank that can take a picture of their plumping from the bulk head to the sump using the Herbie method?
I think I have mapped it out but wanted to make sure I didn't forget anything before gluing the pvc pipes in.

I have the LEFT hole as the emergency; center- return; right- drain.
Emergency is 1" below the overflow teeth and drain is 7" below the overflow teeth. Drain pipe has a strainer on it.

From the bulkheads, all three has unions... Then the emergency pipe has 2 x 45" to get it to the chamber behind the skimmer on the left side of the sump. The drain pipe is the same with 2 x 45" to get it to the same chamber but I have a ball valve right after the union from the bulkhead.
The return pipe is from the bulkhead to union to 1 x 45" to get it to the return pump where it is to the barb fitting and then using the plastic hose to connect to the pump. I did "Tee" after the union from the bulkhead to a ball valve just in case I need to add a reactor. No ball valve here or do I need?

If anyone can post their plumbing.. That would help and let me know from the above if this makes sense. Thanks in advance.



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[kzaveri19]

Hello friends ! Happy 4th .. Please help with some issues I am facing, outlined in my post.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=24611898&postcount=23

 

[CafeReef]

Hello friends ! Happy 4th .. Please help with some issues I am facing, outlined in my post.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=24611898&postcount=23

Heh, I just responded on facebook

 

[hipertec]

Here is an updated picture of my preliminary plumbing and ill be changing the ball valves to the gate valves. I also move the drain to the left and emergency to the right (I think that is ok, just less piping due to sump sections)

what do you guys think:

 

[davocean]

This is my SCA 120g today.

 

[dreaddinit]

Just posted this in my build thread. Just got the lights all done today. Check it out!

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[dreaddinit]

This is my SCA 120g today.

Your whole setup has always amazed me. Certainly inspired.

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[davocean]

Thanks, it's 11mo old now, just needs some more growth and more colored sticks, but overall I'm pretty happy w/ it, especially that my magnifica seems to like that island I made specifically for it, so far so good on staying put.

 

[kzaveri19]

Got a replacement door for the damaged one today. I put it up, but the cabinet seems to be out of alignment..

Will love any ideas on how to fix this..

 

[soulpatch]

There are screws in the hinges that allow adjustment

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[davocean]

^^ What he said

 

[GQuinn]

Even with the adjustable hinges, those doors appear to be a bit off. He might have to remove and relocate the two hinges on one side from the main cabinet and move ithe door up or down to get the doors level.

 

[davocean]

Maybe, but you'd be amazed how much movement you get out of a couple turns of the adjustment screws, sometimes both doors need to be pulled the right direction to make perfect

 

[kzaveri19]

Ahhh... so much better for my OCD !! Thank you Soulpatch

 

[Lucky2015]

Thanks for your sharing

 

[abhishek@1985]

Has anyone ordered the wooden stand instead of the mdf ? I am planning for the 66 gal tank with the wooden stand . Steve mailed me saying they will have 2x4 reinforcement .

How do you guys like the wooden stand ? It's 200$ more only but thought better peace of mind ?

Regards,
ABHISHEK

 

[soulpatch]

yes many of us have the wood stand and you can see we all greatly prefer it to the MDF for various reasons.

 

[z3speed4me]

Hey everyone; I am looking at potentially grabbing a 50 or 66 in the next few weeks. I'd like to change the sump out though maybe for something like a Trigger Emerald 26, so I can fit an ATO resevoir in the stand as well.

Has anyone with either of these units changed their sump out completely, as the standard unit takes up what appears to be the entire floor space area of the stand?

 

[abhishek@1985]

Thanks soul patch for the prompt reply .
I am sure I will have lot of questions regarding the plumbing but I will wait till I receive and start my tank .

My biggest fear is to hear the tank crack in the middle of night ... Worst nightmare that keeps me from going with a cheaper manufacturer ..

I guess must of you are pretty happy with SC aquarium quality and delivery to the curb side ?

Regards,
ABHISHEK

 

[pelphrey]

Thanks soul patch for the prompt reply .
I am sure I will have lot of questions regarding the plumbing but I will wait till I receive and start my tank .

My biggest fear is to hear the tank crack in the middle of night ... Worst nightmare that keeps me from going with a cheaper manufacturer ..

I guess must of you are pretty happy with SC aquarium quality and delivery to the curb side ?

Regards,
ABHISHEK

This is a risk we take with any container holding a large volume of water!