SC Aquariums Owners Thread

[OffRoad322]

This section of the forum seems quiet...did everyone move on to a new manufacturer?

 

[Chicagoreef2016]

This section of the forum seems quiet...did everyone move on to a new manufacturer?

I am waiting for my custom built tank to be delivered towards the end of March from SC. Once I get it I will start sharing my build/experiences.

 

[soulpatch]

This section of the forum seems quiet...did everyone move on to a new manufacturer?

A ton of people have build threads going on in the tank journal section. Outside of questions about the manufactorer or such there is not too much need for posting in this thread. You will take note that there really is NO thread like this for any other manufactorer...

 

[reeftanker3295]

Mines coming at the end of March as well, can't wait!

 

[FLSharkvictim]

Sca 150

Sca 150

The stands need to be assembled and i don't like the looks of the turnbuckle type bolt assembly.

Here is a pix of my new Custom Rimless SCA 150 INCL CABINET and I will be floating the canopy with 4 Hydra Hd leds. Also, my SCA 60 '' Cabinet was pre-assembled.

 

[JustinWI]

SCA 50 Gallon Ecotech Marine Edition PNP System with rustic grey stand, SCA 301 skimmer, atman ph2500 return pump, filter floss, media balls, sponge media, overflow cover, 18.5 gallon glass sump, Reef Link, G4 Radion XR15 pro. I'm still waiting for a backorder from SCA of an Ecotech MP10WQD and XRS mounting arm for the XR15 which were included in the system, they'll be here Wednesday. I may not be updating this for awhile as this won't be set up until June, but I will update as I acquire new items for this setup. I'm new to the hobby and still collecting everything needed to properly run and care for this aquarium and it's soon to be inhabitants. Bunch of pics HERE

 

[MagooWu]

Overflow return line assembly?

Overflow return line assembly?

I'm setting up the 120 gallon SCA tank (very excited).

Did others glue the return pipe inside the overflow to the bulkhead?
I wasn't sure if when you assemble the loclines through the fabricated holes this was secure enough for the pressures involved.

This would allow for easier removal for cleaning down the road.

 

[soulpatch]

I'm setting up the 120 gallon SCA tank (very excited).

Did others glue the return pipe inside the overflow to the bulkhead?
I wasn't sure if when you assemble the loclines through the fabricated holes this was secure enough for the pressures involved.

This would allow for easier removal for cleaning down the road.

Do not glue to the bulkheads in the overflow. You want the ability to pull the pipes later to clean or remove a trapped fish. I did not glue any parts for my in overflow plumbing EXCEPT a slip to female adapter for my locline to screw into. Other then that I can remove every portion of the plumbing as needed inside the overflow.

 

[Chicagoreef2016]

Do not glue to the bulkheads in the overflow. You want the ability to pull the pipes later to clean or remove a trapped fish. I did not glue any parts for my in overflow plumbing EXCEPT a slip to female adapter for my locline to screw into. Other then that I can remove every portion of the plumbing as needed inside the overflow.

To be clear you don't glue anything "inside" the overflow, but "to" the overflow, or the pipes going to the sump you do glue right right? Seems common sense but wanted to make sure.

 

[soulpatch]

Everything under the tank is glued including to the bottom of the bulkhead (unless you replaced with threaded bulkhead that is threaded on inside of opening in which case you screw and use plumber paste)

 

[homer1475]

Don't forget some unions!

Only my return plumbing is glued(pressure). Full siphon and emergency that have no pressure, are just fitted. My bulkheads are screw in type. If I had slip bulkheads, I would glue them regardless of which pipe it was.

Do not glue anything in the overflow, friction fit is fine. You want to be able to pull all the pipes out of the overflow for cleaning or fish catching.

 

[Chicagoreef2016]

Don't forget some unions!

Only my return plumbing is glued(pressure). Full siphon and emergency that have no pressure, are just fitted. My bulkheads are screw in type. If I had slip bulkheads, I would glue them regardless of which pipe it was.

Do not glue anything in the overflow, friction fit is fine. You want to be able to pull all the pipes out of the overflow for cleaning or fish catching.

Cool. Should be getting my customer SC tank here in about a week. Thanks for your note on the no euro-brace on the posterior side of the tank, great attention to detail on that point.

 

[Bpb]

I'm in the club! It'll be a year or two before I can set it up but it's mine. 150 and sump. Custom stand and plumbing. It's under 1 year old and just needs cleaning. Wasn't even set up long enough to get coraline on the overflow.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

 

[Bpb]

Question about the foam sheet on the bottom. It tore as we were attempting to pull the tank out of the vehicle. What would you all suggest as a substitute?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

 

[soulpatch]

Neoprene sheet or a yoga mat

Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

 

[davocean]

I just used the thinnest sheet of foam they sell at home depot, think it's 3/8" or 1/2", but I like the yoga mat idea.
It's just a buffer between glass and stand.

 

[cincyjim]

I used a yoga mat. Try to get one that closely matches the color of your stand. You'll never know it's there once the tank, water, rock, and sand weight is on it. It'll be smashed down real good.

 

[Chicagoreef2016]

Did most people use the bulkheads that came with their SC tanks? I just got my tank and am thinking of going with the schedule 80 bulkheads from BRS. Thoughts?

Side note, haven't leak tested my tank, but am really pleased with the custom job Steve put together. Also a shout out to Soulpatch for telling me to skip the eurobrace on the back of the tank, awesome move for water level purposes.

 

[soulpatch]

Sch 80 bulkheads likely wont fit as they are thicker and no need. We are not a pressurized environment in our plumbing.

I swapped out my bulkheads but he was sending metric at that time.



Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

 

[Chicagoreef2016]

Sch 80 bulkheads likely wont fit as they are thicker and no need. We are not a pressurized environment in our plumbing.

I swapped out my bulkheads but he was sending metric at that time.



Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

Cool, thanks. I uploaded a couple pics in my previous post, the glass is frosty in one since I just brought the tank inside from the cold. I am going to do a build thread starting here soon once I get the plumbing done and get closer to moving my existing tank into this one.