SC Aquariums Owners Thread
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Okay on to the sump. Any 66 Gal.owners that used a stock sump. The sump is split into thirds. One of those thirds is again split in half. Only one of those half is big enough for the skimmer. Is that the chamber you using for the skimmer? Or are you using the other side. The side that's a full third chamber.
THNX
John
THNX
John
dreaddinit
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I'm using the one that's big enough. The bigger part is my return.
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Capt_Cully
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Anyone have Steves number? The website gives you an email only under "contact us". Sent him an email, haven't heard back.
I have a few questions, but I believe I'm ready to order :thumbsup:
I have a few questions, but I believe I'm ready to order :thumbsup:
texdoc77
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Spoke with Steve today about some concerns over the size of the sump with the 150 gallon. He was more than willing to swap out the stock 150 sump for the 120 sump. I was all ready to do this and he asked why. I explained I needed a little more room for ATO reservoir. He offered to modify the baffle at the end of the stock 150 sump to make a closed off 10 gallon reservoir. I took him up on it. I will let you all know how it works. I do plan to upgrade the sump at a later date, but depending on how it works initially, who knows, maybe it will stay for the long haul.
jemw
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Modify the sump - What a great idea and a 10 gallon reservoir at that. :beer:
soulpatch
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The only issue I see with that approach is that you are still limited on what you can do in the stand. Sure it might not be idea but you can hide an ATO container elsewhere and just have tubing coming to the sump/tank.
If you are planning on running items like the spyglass reactor that sit in sump then less of an issue but something to keep in mind as you think of all of the equipment and such you plan to keep in your stand...
If you are planning on running items like the spyglass reactor that sit in sump then less of an issue but something to keep in mind as you think of all of the equipment and such you plan to keep in your stand...
Capt_Cully
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Nice thanks!
My major concern is my custom stand. It has no center support in front. I'm not an engineer, but it held my previous 120 just fine. That did have trim on it. I'm wondering if I build a bottom out of doubled up 3/4" plywood, so 1 1/2" thick, would that suffice? Stand has otherwise open top and supported previous stand around the bottom trim. Can't really take a good picture because the old tank is still on it.
My major concern is my custom stand. It has no center support in front. I'm not an engineer, but it held my previous 120 just fine. That did have trim on it. I'm wondering if I build a bottom out of doubled up 3/4" plywood, so 1 1/2" thick, would that suffice? Stand has otherwise open top and supported previous stand around the bottom trim. Can't really take a good picture because the old tank is still on it.
Capt_Cully
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Yes, that's the plan. I'm not sure how much support it will need that sheet. Will it need a center brace you think? Either under the flat piece front to back, or as a front center post?
....perhaps best to call Steve lol... Will give it an hour.
....perhaps best to call Steve lol... Will give it an hour.
soulpatch
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Depending on how it is built it will not need the front center brace BUT I would put a center brace under the sheet you lay for the tank to sit on. I would personally be fine with a 1/2" plywood though spend the couple bucks more for the nicer quality without the imperfections of the cheap stuff. Sure the foam mat the tank sits on will help but personally I like to ensure the "subfloor" if you will is worthy as well. $10 in wood is worth it for the thousands sitting on it.
If you want to swap out stands to one from SC you wont be disappointed. And really not that expensive all things considered. Though I am sure your current stand perfectly matches the decor you have so I would try to salvage myself.
If you want to swap out stands to one from SC you wont be disappointed. And really not that expensive all things considered. Though I am sure your current stand perfectly matches the decor you have so I would try to salvage myself.
Capt_Cully
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Talked to him. Questions answered...can build platform for my existing tank (which I will brace front to back) out of3/4" ply. Foam pad comes with the tank apparently. That information may already be in this thread.
Will be ordering next week.
Thanks!
Will be ordering next week.
Thanks!
I am using the standard clamps provided with my 66g. However, they seem to be rusting rather fast. Any suggestions for replacement clamps?
Also, it seems that my plumbing was flawed. I left too much space between the point where the PVC overflow pipe ends and my sumps water level. Its noisy and splashes too much. I don't want to glue more PVC to this and would rather clamp some vinyl tubing at the end.
Would a piece of 1.5 inch vinyl tubing clamped to the PVC work?
Also, it seems that my plumbing was flawed. I left too much space between the point where the PVC overflow pipe ends and my sumps water level. Its noisy and splashes too much. I don't want to glue more PVC to this and would rather clamp some vinyl tubing at the end.
Would a piece of 1.5 inch vinyl tubing clamped to the PVC work?
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hipertec
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I had the same issue with my clamps and replaced with the home Depot sst clamps. No issues at all.
I think you have the 50g cube with the PH2500 pump. My drain is only 8" high from the bulkhead and there is a drop from my overflow but mine is not loud at all. As the pump is not super strong. I wonder how come yours is gushing down the overflow and mine is not?
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