SC Aquariums Owners Thread

Alright, I am finally getting to the tank filling stage. As I started to fill, I noticed the water wasn't filling exactly evenly.

So, I got the level and this was my reading showing side to side level along the front panel:
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And reading showing front to back level from one end:
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I can't get a reading on the other end with the two foot level at the moment because I can't remove the canopy myself.

But, for a 150g tank should I shim? Or is it within tolerance? Tank is sitting on engineered wood flooring that is installed over cement floor of house foundation.


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Got my tank up and running finally. I have to say, after a few years of rimless tanks, I'm quite happy for the eurobrace to keep all those drips and splashes inside the tank.
 
Question. Posting this here on the SCA forum because I will likely buy one, but I'm curious, If I were to purchase, say, and SCA 150, but store it in the garage, dry, for a while, Do the seams degrade faster in open air rather than with the tank being filled? Possibly stored for up to a year or more.
 
Thornbreaker said:
Update on this:

I received a 3" x 3" glass piece from Steve a couple months or so ago. We've just finally moved into our new house, and I hadn't set the tank up before now to avoid cross contaminates from paint and hardwood staining that took place.

So I'm about to finally try patching the tank, and fortunately, my wife's arm is skinny enough to get to the bottom of the overflow box. :)

To make sure I understand correctly, I just need to put a liberal amount of silicone on the bottom, flat side of the glass piece, then lay into position, then attach the bulkhead to add pressure while it solidifies?

No silicone around the edge of the glass piece unless it's just necessary later?


I ordered a glass cutter this week to actually trim the glass piece down some. The 3"x3" didn't account for the silicone seals on the bottom inside of the overflow box :\ (though I mentioned it to Steve).
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Big update:

So I attempted to test this out this past weekend after getting my sump. I set 2 different bulkheads into the patched hole. (glass piece was sent by Sca). I loosely set in the plumbing, and then filled the overflow with a few inches of water. Long story short the bulkheads leaked each time from around the seal and the outer threads.

The other 2 holes/bulkheads sealed like they should.

I documented the attempts, sent it to Steve, and he's kindly sending me a new 150gal tank. Just wanted to leave a big thanks on the customer service I have received. It's nice to see a company follow through.



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Question for those with the 150g eurobraced w/canopy. Do you all also use a screen top to keep your fish safe or figure if they jump they'll more than likely end up back in the tank?

I do have the overflow cover so not real worried about anyone getting in there.
 
Ok, that's what I'm planning is canopy only. I suppose there is a chance that one could jump and end up on top of a light fixture or something but by in large, they have no place to go except back in the tank. I'll probably plan to run this way until a fish tells me otherwise.
 
Out of curiosity, anyone with the overflow cover on their SCA tank. Does the cover just sit on top of the overflow?

Steve mailed me one for my tank and its simply 4 pieces of acrylic. One large piece with 3 small strips on the edges to give it bulk. I kind of thought it would have a groove in it or something so it wouldn't slide around on the overflow.

Wondering if that's how it's suppose to be, or did Steve mail me the wrong cover?
 
Odd... those strips were already mounted on mine. The long one on the front and one each on the sides and then you just place it on top of the overflow. Mine was a snug fit when placed between the overflow and the glass bracing.
 
No mine had all the strips mounted to the larger piece. Just found it odd as it's just a piece of acrylic that sits ontop of the overflow. It can slide right off, nothing holding it on there. Figured it would have a groove or something to prevent it from sliding around.
 
You really dont want grooves and such or else it will have growth and as such get stuck on there. Mine is snug between overflow teeth and glass eurobrace. It does not shift at all unless I move it. I do have to flip it every 6 months or so to avoid a slight bend in the cover.
 
Oh ok. Mine didn't have any grooves either but like I said mine was a tight fit so it stays put. If you had a Dremel you could make some grooves.
 
I think I'll take my dremel and cut out a grove so it doesn't fall off. I guess with the eurobrace it hold the cover in place, on mine it slides off almost every time I take the screen cover off.

Nothing deep, just a small groove so it doesn't slide off.
 
unless you have a super steady hand, don't dremel freehand. you can get a router table attachment to help make a straight cut/groove.
 
Why is your screen cover even touching it to remove?

With a groove cut out you will have to remove to keep it clean else it will build up over time and could crack the teeth in removal. Or if you have some extra acrylic sitting around glue a small lip to the front of it so it catches on that.

Just remember that these lids bend slightly over time and you will likely need to flip it over every few months to keep it from bowing and defeating its purpose. Having that groove might be an eyesore.
 
Anyone have pictures of the new rustic stands? I looking at ordering the 50gal tank with the rustic grey cabinet.

After reading through the huge thread I know SCA has gone through different cabinet suppliers. How is the quality on the new line?

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Curious about that myself. I know the stands in the past few years have been atrocious from what reviews I've seen


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