SC Aquariums Owners Thread

I agree with the two 8's over the 4's. As stated; if you are going for SPS dominated, you will may likely need a few more, pending on rock layout.

I am going for minimalist scape, so a pair should hopefully be sufficent...we'll see soon enough I guess.
 
I just ordered a 50 gallon tank from SC, and it will be here next week. I thank everyone on this thread, as this has been extremely useful information while deciding which tank I want to buy. Quick question... Is the overflow box glass or acrylic? I saw a post earlier in this thread where the box was glass with an acrylic overlay, but that was back in 2014 I think. I wasn't sure if this has changed since then.
 
Still debating on what wave pumps to use on my SC 150 build. I like the fact you can "aim" the Neptunes and the Jeboa pumps. But I like the minimalist look/footprint of the Ecotecs. Hmmmm.....
 
I'll be joining the club shortly. Received a call from Steve that my tank has shipped! Super excited. It's a custom 48x30x20 rimless and drilled for the new Synergy Shadow Overflow!
 
Getting closer... dry fitted some plumbing and testing out my lights.
I am off most of next week, so hoping I can fill it and kick off this cycle!

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I think I am going to run the hard plumbing down a little closer to the return pump, and shorten the flex hose, any thoughts on my main drain into the filter sock I have setup?

If I put a piece longer into the sock which would optimally submerge that pipe ~1" under the water level, I can't get the sock off if the pipe is permanent. I was thinking of making that part not cemented so I could slip it off everytime I change / clean the sock. Just scared that over time vibrations of constantly pulling the piece off will weaken the integrity of the pipe overall and maybe even stress the bulkhead itself from minor shakes and twists of the pvc to remove the end.
 
SCA 50G Skimmer UPGRADE!

SCA 50G Skimmer UPGRADE!

For you guys that have the SCA 50G Cube tank and want to upgrade to a monster amazing skimmer...I have found this!

Ive been struggling with noise coming from my SCA301 skimmer along with a gut feeling that the skimmer isnt pulling as much as it should from my tank. The issue is that my footprint on the sump skimmer section is MAX 7"x8" - so my choices was very limited.

I came across Your Choice Aquatics skimmer DC13 (smaller footprint) that has a DC pump and controller. When looking deeper into the models, they have a DC 16 skimmer (rated up to 250G!) that fits into a 7"x7" - so took a chance on this skimmer that it will fit in my limited space AND cross fingers that it will not vibrate and make noise.

All I can say is WOW!!! - this DC16 skimmer kicks some BUTT! IT fit perfectly into my sump AND super quiet since it is a DC pump with controller! The controller allows the adjustment of power and even has a cool feature that pauses for 30 minutes and turn back on automatically, for feeding my corals.

Now I have a huge skimmer- producing AMAZING skimming in my SCA 50G Cube Tank. The pictures speak for themselves:

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The DC16 pull alot of crap out of my tank that the SCA301 wasnt even able too and SUPER QUIET.

I know this may be overrated for my tank but I can always turn down the power of the pump, if needed and my old skimmer wasnt able to perform as well is this one.

The only thing with the DC16 on the SCA 50G sump is that I had to bring the water level up higher to about 7" to run this skimmer. Nothing else was affected and all works great.

If your looking to replace your SCA301 skimmer, the DC16 is a monster and highly recommended. They do have the DC13 skimmer if you are looking for a smaller footprint/skimmer but why not move to the biggest one that can fit in the SCA 50G Sump :lolspin:?
 
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be awhile since I have been on this thread enjoying my SC 90 for sure.

only grip I have is wish i could have done a custom overflow bouth it right before that was common knowledge.

so those fancy white stands you guys are posting. are they the new all wood from SC or the older ones? they look sharp!
 
Devaji108 said:
be awhile since I have been on this thread enjoying my SC 90 for sure.

only grip I have is wish i could have done a custom overflow bouth it right before that was common knowledge.

so those fancy white stands you guys are posting. are they the new all wood from SC or the older ones? they look sharp!
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I think they are newish...i have only been seeing them on the forums for the last few months popping up. Yes they are all wood. Here is mine.



 
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Looks like the pictures didn't upload on my review of the Your Choice Aquatics so hope this works:

SCA 50G Skimmer UPGRADE!
For you guys that have the SCA 50G Cube tank and want to upgrade to a monster amazing skimmer...I have found this!

Ive been struggling with noise coming from my SCA301 skimmer along with a gut feeling that the skimmer isnt pulling as much as it should from my tank. The issue is that my footprint on the sump skimmer section is MAX 7"x8" - so my choices was very limited.

I came across Your Choice Aquatics skimmer DC13 (smaller footprint) that has a DC pump and controller. When looking deeper into the models, they have a DC 16 skimmer (rated up to 250G!) that fits into a 7"x7" - so took a chance on this skimmer that it will fit in my limited space AND cross fingers that it will not vibrate and make noise.

All I can say is WOW!!! - this DC16 skimmer kicks some BUTT! IT fit perfectly into my sump AND super quiet since it is a DC pump with controller! The controller allows the adjustment of power and even has a cool feature that pauses for 30 minutes and turn back on automatically, for feeding my corals.

Now I have a huge skimmer- producing AMAZING skimming in my SCA 50G Cube Tank. The pictures speak for themselves:

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The DC16 pull alot of crap out of my tank that the SCA301 wasnt even able too and SUPER QUIET.

I know this may be overrated for my tank but I can always turn down the power of the pump, if needed and my old skimmer wasnt able to perform as well is this one.

The only thing with the DC16 on the SCA 50G sump is that I had to bring the water level up higher to about 7" to run this skimmer. Nothing else was affected and all works great.

If your looking to replace your SCA301 skimmer, the DC16 is a monster and highly recommended. They do have the DC13 skimmer if you are looking for a smaller footprint/skimmer but why not move to the biggest one that can fit in the SCA 50G Sump :lolspin: ?
 
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So the wife is OK with upgrading from our 14g biocube to something bigger....she wants it big, like 4-5 ft long...but we don't have the room / placement for something like that so I am planning on getting a 50g cube from SCA. (24x24x20)

I have started to build my own stand because theirs seem to be too tight and not mush room inside of the cabinet. Building it 31x26 and 35" high with a side door to contain all electronics.

This is a list of things I am planning to get from BRS over the next week during the sales, please let me know if I am missing anything vital to the initial setup:

Skimz sn123 skimmer
BRS mini reactor
Marinepure balls 1 1/2 inch
1- 1" value gate valve for the return
2- 1/2" value gate valves for return manifold for reactor and future needs
Silicone tubing and mur loc connectors for manifold to reactor
Jabeo dcs5000 return pump
Braided 1" line for return to manifold and then up to barb just below bulkhead
3 1"unions for the Herbie drain and return
Strainer for drain pipe
1" pipe adapter to spigot for return pump to manifold
1/2" 90° spigot to barb to go from manifold to reactor
4x8 " felt socks (3)?
Extra PB4 bar for Reefkeeper lite
Tunze nano ato

Anything else???

Thanks
Ken
 
Klems said:
So the wife is OK with upgrading from our 14g biocube to something bigger....she wants it big, like 4-5 ft long...but we don't have the room / placement for something like that so I am planning on getting a 50g cube from SCA. (24x24x20)

I have started to build my own stand because theirs seem to be too tight and not mush room inside of the cabinet. Building it 31x26 and 35" high with a side door to contain all electronics.

This is a list of things I am planning to get from BRS over the next week during the sales, please let me know if I am missing anything vital to the initial setup:

Skimz sn123 skimmer
BRS mini reactor
Marinepure balls 1 1/2 inch
1- 1" value gate valve for the return
2- 1/2" value gate valves for return manifold for reactor and future needs
Silicone tubing and mur loc connectors for manifold to reactor
Jabeo dcs5000 return pump
Braided 1" line for return to manifold and then up to barb just below bulkhead
3 1"unions for the Herbie drain and return
Strainer for drain pipe
1" pipe adapter to spigot for return pump to manifold
1/2" 90° spigot to barb to go from manifold to reactor
4x8 " felt socks (3)?
Extra PB4 bar for Reefkeeper lite
Tunze nano ato

Anything else???

Thanks
Ken
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Ken,

List looks good. What I found to be helpful on the plumbing plan was to scketch it out that way you can visualize what your thinking in your head. Helped a tone when I did my plumbing.
 
GfordQC said:
Ken,

List looks good. What I found to be helpful on the plumbing plan was to scketch it out that way you can visualize what your thinking in your head. Helped a tone when I did my plumbing.
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I completely agree, a sketch is priceless, as is living very close to a lowe's or home depot. I do NOT recommend drinking martini's while ordering plumbing supplies, not that i'd know...

SC
 
If you are going to hard plumb then get either spa flex or masterflex and use those in lieu of braided lines. The barbs cut down flow tremendously and the masterflex/spa flex also reduce the vibrations but can be glued like regular hard plumbing.
 
@soulpatch, where can I get that glue able flexible pvc? I saw some at HD, but they are 18" in length and I will only need like 4-5". Can I cut those and install new couplings on each end or is there another place to purchase the plain tubing?
 
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