SC Aquariums Owners Thread

[curryb15]

I found on amazon you can get these fan grilles. I think I'll use one on my stand so it does not look ugly with just a fan with no cover.

https://www.amazon.com/AC-Infinity-...=1497543486&sr=8-1&keywords=cabinet+fan+grill



They are designed for AV cabinets. you can get complete fan with temp controlled speed controller and display. just search AC Infinity fan on amazon.

I really like that I think that will look really good.


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[benibarra23]

Enlarged the 1/2 inch hole to fit a 3/4 bulkhead. That took 15 min with a dremel and diamond bit. 3/4 as siphon, 1" inch emergency. The return is 3/4 run up the back to a 1/2 T with 1/2 loc line. I've painted it all black, but I'll attach the pics I have on me. Hoping to have water in it this week.

I know this is super old but I want to do this same thing. Was drilling the larger hole necessary to convert it over to a Herbie Style?

 

[d0ughb0y]

I just leave the 1/2" drain wide open, and I get a trickle on the 1" emergency (and sets the level closer to the top). The shorter the 1/2" drain, the more flow will go through it.

I did the same on the return, but just used plain elbow instead of loc line. I use a dc return pump and noticed if I use the loc line, I have to run the dc pump at level 5 or 6 to get the flow right. But with elbows, I can get the same flow at level 2. This tells me how much flow is restricted/lost in loc lines. Probably won't matter to most people, but I am trying to configure the least energy consumption for the tank. The 1" drain is able to take it even if I crank the return to level 10. and if both drains are clogged, the return section water will not overflow the dt, and the dc pump will automatically shutdown after a short period of time running dry (I think 30 seconds), so this takes care of ATO from running amok. the dc pump does not restart even if dt water flows back down via return line after it is shut down due to running dry, and has to be unplugged/re plugged to start. you cannot do this with ac return pump.

 

[benibarra23]

I just leave the 1/2" drain wide open, and I get a trickle on the 1" emergency (and sets the level closer to the top). The shorter the 1/2" drain, the more flow will go through it.

I did the same on the return, but just used plain elbow instead of loc line. I use a dc return pump and noticed if I use the loc line, I have to run the dc pump at level 5 or 6 to get the flow right. But with elbows, I can get the same flow at level 2. This tells me how much flow is restricted/lost in loc lines. Probably won't matter to most people, but I am trying to configure the least energy consumption for the tank. The 1" drain is able to take it even if I crank the return to level 10. and if both drains are clogged, the return section water will not overflow the dt, and the dc pump will automatically shutdown after a short period of time running dry (I think 30 seconds), so this takes care of ATO from running amok. the dc pump does not restart even if dt water flows back down via return line after it is shut down due to running dry, and has to be unplugged/re plugged to start. you cannot do this with ac return pump.

Great to know. I would love to see a picture if you can post one.

 

[d0ughb0y]

right now my whole setup is disassembled because I am building a stand.
if you search my old posts, you may find a picture.
my over the top return is slightly different because I need to shift it off center using 45 degree wye I got from marine depot instead of a standard tee like in the picture so I can mount an AI hydra RMS in the center.

 

[benibarra23]

right now my whole setup is disassembled because I am building a stand.
if you search my old posts, you may find a picture.
my over the top return is slightly different because I need to shift it off center using 45 degree wye I got from marine depot instead of a standard tee like in the picture so I can mount an AI hydra RMS in the center.

Got it, I have the same problem trying to get around my RMS mount for my Radion.

 

[d0ughb0y]

I just checked my phone, I never took a picture of the wye configuration to shift the return line off center. The only pictures I have are similar to the one you quoted, using a standard tee.

yeah, it took me a while to figure out how to get the RMS mount centered at the back. I know it would bother me looking at it if it is not centered.

 

[benibarra23]

I just checked my phone, I never took a picture of the wye configuration to shift the return line off center. The only pictures I have are similar to the one you quoted, using a standard tee.

yeah, it took me a while to figure out how to get the RMS mount centered at the back. I know it would bother me looking at it if it is not centered.

No worries. so were you able to center the RMS mount and have piper return back into the overflow area using that T you got at marine depot?

 

[benibarra23]

My 50g set-up is almost ready! Very nice tanks for the money.

Awesome ATo and Sump, where did you get them?

 

[d0ughb0y]

No worries. so were you able to center the RMS mount and have piper return back into the overflow area using that T you got at marine depot?

This is what it looks like. The wye is shifted all the way to one side. There is a 3/4-1/2 slip thread adapter on that side.

 

[Thornbreaker]

Any idea if SCA runs a good 4th of july sale? Namely on the larger sized tanks like the 150?

 

[cincyjim]

Your best bet is to call Steve and ask him. He'll tell you up front if he will or not and if he doesn't have one he might give you a break on the price any way. He's a good guy... straight up and honest.

 

[Thornbreaker]

Thanks cincyJim. Enjoying your tank so far?

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[cincyjim]

Absolutely loving it!!! I cannot say enough about the quality of the tank... solid 1/2" glass and very well built. The stand and canopy are of nice quality too. I wish I had done this as my first tank and not my second but I had no one to ask or guide me back then. I'm pretty sure you will not be disappointed.

 

[aiber]

Hello all. I have the 50 and not happy with the skimmer. Please share what skimmers some of you have upgraded too. Reef Octopus?

Thanks


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[d0ughb0y]

Hello all. I have the 50 and not happy with the skimmer. Please share what skimmers some of you have upgraded too. Reef Octopus?

Thanks


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I also want to know.
For me, I want to keep it small, and during my research, narrowed it down to eshopps, skimz and coral box. Almost pulled the trigger on the eshopps and aborted when I learned the sicce pumps have startup problems. Not only that, the pumps consume more power than they rate it at. Skimz has micro bubbles issue. So it seems I am left with coral box skimmer. I have not bought any skimmer yet so still open to other options.

 

[benibarra23]

I also want to know.
For me, I want to keep it small, and during my research, narrowed it down to eshopps, skimz and coral box. Almost pulled the trigger on the eshopps and aborted when I learned the sicce pumps have startup problems. Not only that, the pumps consume more power than they rate it at. Skimz has micro bubbles issue. So it seems I am left with coral box skimmer. I have not bought any skimmer yet so still open to other options.

I want something that is controllable too with a DC pump. I guess we are very limited on options.

 

[soulpatch]

for a sub 100 gallon tank I would get the aquamaxx personally. Good price and proven pullers.

For anything over 100 gallons I would go lifereef and swap out the pump. I have a Jabeo DC pump on my lifereef right now which is working great though I almost NEVER mess with the settings as once dialed in you never typically need to mess too much with the skimmer pump.

 

[benibarra23]

Looks like skimz now comes with a DC pump. Anybody running one?
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/skimz...wn-HEUv6dLTxlb22tYSCS1-ENgEYdfV4aAmD1EALw_wcB

 

[Browncoat]

Light Hanger?

Light Hanger?

Hello folks. Getting back into it after a long break. Just ordered my 50 PnP from SCA and am trying to figure out how to hang my light with a clean look. I've order a Sun Blaze T5 HO 24" fixture 8 bulb model and need to figure out how to hang it nicely.
I've looked online at various options but do not like that Brightsky bracket kit and other pre-fabs I've found. Any suggestions?