SC Aquariums Owners Thread - Page 106

insomniac2k2 · 07/02/2018, 03:23 PM

I don't follow? There is plenty of room for it from what i've seen. What is your reasoning?

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Originally Posted by soulpatch

Of you are getting the synergy 9verflow you dont want the back euro brace...

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roberthu526 · 07/02/2018, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by insomniac2k2

I spoke with Steve and I have to figure out what to do with the extra tank. He is shipping a new one today. I really appreciate this kind of customer service.

I will have to do a deeper inspection to see if it is stress cracks or scratches. I didn't want to touch anything before i got confirmation that a replacement was being sent. Time to pull off the black plastic cover and take a deeper look. I really cannot imagine why there would be so many scratches on the inside of a tank, when it is drilled from the outside. It really seems like it would be cracks.

I actually bought the euro braced version because its drilled for the 16" overflow. I did this because i contacted Synergy, and they implied that it would take 6 weeks to get a 20" overflow built for me. Being that I didn't have 6 weeks to spare.... Now, ironically i am past that 6 week deadline. Yeah, i know that I should know better by now. Nothing happens as expected in this hobby

*Fingers crossed* on the next tank arrival!

Didn’t know there was an option for the 16” overflow. Could have saved a few hundred bucks and a few weeks if I asked. The 20” is really an over kill in my opinion. Oh well...

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soulpatch · 07/02/2018, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by insomniac2k2

I don't follow? There is plenty of room for it from what i've seen. What is your reasoning?

Define plenty of room? Sure you have like 24 inches to work with but with the euro race the water line is horribly low.

Euro brace is roughly 1/2inch from top of rank then another 1/2 for the glass and perhaps another 3/4 inch to top of overflow and another 1/2 for where water line would be. It is too low with rear euro brace

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insomniac2k2 · 07/02/2018, 06:59 PM

Oh ok. I thought you were talking about clearances. The eurobrace is 1/4" from the top. I put the overflow up to the tank. I estimate that I would be somewhere 2 1/4" for waterline. I'm fine with that. Hopefully my opinion doesn't change after installation.

What I would really like to see and even asked for it, is a rimless drilled for a 16" overflow. I spoke with the synergy guys and they said that they even recommended the 16 over the 20 for the thickness of the rimless version. Steve said that he did not have that option. Not entirely sure why.

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Originally Posted by soulpatch

Define plenty of room? Sure you have like 24 inches to work with but with the euro race the water line is horribly low.

Euro brace is roughly 1/2inch from top of rank then another 1/2 for the glass and perhaps another 3/4 inch to top of overflow and another 1/2 for where water line would be. It is too low with rear euro brace

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insomniac2k2 · 07/02/2018, 08:13 PM

Just a correction. I test mounted the overflow and pulled it up to the top of the holes. The bottom of the weir is 2 1/4" from the very top of the tank. With reasonable water flow i'm sure that the water height will be near 2" from the very top. Just posting this so that others are a bit more informed than i was when i made my purchase

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Originally Posted by insomniac2k2

Oh ok. I thought you were talking about clearances. The eurobrace is 1/4" from the top. I put the overflow up to the tank. I estimate that I would be somewhere 2 1/4" for waterline. I'm fine with that. Hopefully my opinion doesn't change after installation.

What I would really like to see and even asked for it, is a rimless drilled for a 16" overflow. I spoke with the synergy guys and they said that they even recommended the 16 over the 20 for the thickness of the rimless version. Steve said that he did not have that option. Not entirely sure why.

roberthu526 · 07/03/2018, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by insomniac2k2

Just a correction. I test mounted the overflow and pulled it up to the top of the holes. The bottom of the weir is 2 1/4" from the very top of the tank. With reasonable water flow i'm sure that the water height will be near 2" from the very top. Just posting this so that others are a bit more informed than i was when i made my purchase

Thanks for the update. Could you also post a pic of the water line at the top please? I am still waiting for the 20” overflow box but want to get an idea of what I am going to deal with. Thank you!

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insomniac2k2 · 07/03/2018, 09:29 AM

I cant. Still awaiting my replacement tank. You should not have the same issue though. As you purchased rimless, correct? Measure from the top of your tank to the holes. I will be able to get you estimates on your water level using my synergy's measurements.

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Originally Posted by roberthu526

Thanks for the update. Could you also post a pic of the water line at the top please? I am still waiting for the 20” overflow box but want to get an idea of what I am going to deal with. Thank you!

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ReefCowboy · 07/05/2018, 05:59 PM

Finally set up my 150 gal...loving it so far.

soulpatch · 07/05/2018, 06:04 PM

Very nice reef!!!

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ReefCowboy · 07/05/2018, 06:10 PM

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Very nice reef!!!

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Or lack of! LOL
Will post more pics

psturg66 · 07/06/2018, 05:15 PM

I will hopefully have my SCA 150g delivered on Monday. Missed a Saturday delivery by about 30 minutes.

I am pretty excited.

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moondoggy4 · 07/06/2018, 07:03 PM

^^^^ The delivery people did not have your phone number?

psturg66 · 07/06/2018, 07:05 PM

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^^^^ The delivery people did not have your phone number?

Yep, I gave all that info to Steve.

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insomniac2k2 · 07/09/2018, 01:00 PM

Wish i had good news to report about my REPLACEMENT 150g that was sent to replace the one that they sent with deep scratches in it.

Well.... I don't. My replacement tank came with 4 major scratches. Also on the back wall, near the drilling. Were not talking small scratches. The biggest one is 5" in length.

I'm outright ****ed off about this, but i have no choice but to accept this and move forward at this point. Im glad for the people in this thread that are having a good experience with SCA tanks. They are very nice looking when they aren't sabotaged from the start.

Left a VM and text with Steve around 3PM on Friday. No response yet.

Just sharing my experience.

psturg66 · 07/09/2018, 02:34 PM

Yay!

Finally recieved my SCA 150. Just completed my inspection, no cracks, chips or thin silicone. The stank on the other hand, the doors need adjusting plus one of the dovetails is broken. Both are easy fixes.

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psturg66 · 07/09/2018, 02:36 PM

*stand

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soulpatch · 07/09/2018, 02:57 PM

I had an issue with my one door and Steve overnighted me a door.

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psturg66 · 07/09/2018, 02:59 PM

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I had an issue with my one door and Steve overnighted me a door.

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Ah cool, thanks for that tip.

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psturg66 · 07/09/2018, 06:54 PM

SoulPatch, did your tank come with line loc nozzles, mine didn't.

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cincyjim · 07/10/2018, 04:19 AM

When I bought mine, all internal plumbing came with it. You should contact Steve and see if that's still the case. Below is the description for the 150g on their web site and based upon that the plumbing should have been included.

This is a brand new SCA 150 gallon Starfire Aquariums with built-in overflow box.
Inside the overflow box, there are "three" holes are pre-drilled inside the overflow box. Each hole will be able to fit a 1" bulkhead.

Hard Plumbing Kit is included, SCH40 standard American size.

This aquarium is ready for Herbie style overflow.

Shipping is included for free via LTL trucking service for the 48 States only. If you can't offload the truck from the truck, you can request liftgate service for $40 extra. The driver will use the liftgate to bring the aquariums to the ground for you.

Please inspect the shipment before you sign off the "proof of delivery" as free and clear. Our shipping insurance will not be responsible for shipping damage if the "proof of delivery" is signed as clear.

If you want the tank ship to HI, New York City, PR, AK, GU, please contact us first for a shipping quote.

All SCA Aquariums come with 3 year manufacture warranty,

insomniac2k2 · 07/10/2018, 09:21 AM

Mine did not come with loc-line either. Although it did come with slip/slip bulkheads...

psturg66 · 07/10/2018, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by insomniac2k2

Mine did not come with loc-line either. Although it did come with slip/slip bulkheads...

Steve just mailed me a set.

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psturg66 · 07/10/2018, 09:31 AM

Thanks CincyJim.

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insomniac2k2 · 07/10/2018, 10:23 AM

I'm glad he is taking care of you. It is unfortunate that he has yet to reply to me. :/

It's certainly not my fault that he shipped me two heavily scratched tanks.

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Steve just mailed me a set.

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psturg66 · 07/10/2018, 10:46 AM

I can't imagine your frustration. I hope you get squared away soon.

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07/05/2018, 05:59 PM	#2633
ReefCowboy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,742	Finally set up my 150 gal...loving it so far. __________________ Rimless 150 Gal Sps System: Giesemann Spectra/New Apex/2x MP40qd's+ 2x Gyre XF250's/Cor20/Custom Stand, Sump and Algae Scrubber/2x DOS dosing/Skimz Octa 205i Skimmer

07/05/2018, 06:04 PM	#2634
soulpatch Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 4,017	Very nice reef!!! Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk __________________ 150 SC tank build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2550948 Some have bar tabs. I have a coral tab at my LFS. Life goals.

07/09/2018, 02:57 PM	#2642
soulpatch Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 4,017	I had an issue with my one door and Steve overnighted me a door. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk __________________ 150 SC tank build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2550948 Some have bar tabs. I have a coral tab at my LFS. Life goals.

07/10/2018, 04:19 AM	#2645
cincyjim Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,147	When I bought mine, all internal plumbing came with it. You should contact Steve and see if that's still the case. Below is the description for the 150g on their web site and based upon that the plumbing should have been included. This is a brand new SCA 150 gallon Starfire Aquariums with built-in overflow box. Inside the overflow box, there are "three" holes are pre-drilled inside the overflow box. Each hole will be able to fit a 1" bulkhead. Hard Plumbing Kit is included, SCH40 standard American size. This aquarium is ready for Herbie style overflow. Shipping is included for free via LTL trucking service for the 48 States only. If you can't offload the truck from the truck, you can request liftgate service for $40 extra. The driver will use the liftgate to bring the aquariums to the ground for you. Please inspect the shipment before you sign off the "proof of delivery" as free and clear. Our shipping insurance will not be responsible for shipping damage if the "proof of delivery" is signed as clear. If you want the tank ship to HI, New York City, PR, AK, GU, please contact us first for a shipping quote. All SCA Aquariums come with 3 year manufacture warranty, __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: SCA 150G, 5 inch sand bed, 2 Tunze 6095s, ReefBreeders v2+ 50" with 2 all Blue Reefbrites, and Continuous Water Change System

07/06/2018, 05:15 PM	#2636
psturg66 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 31	I will hopefully have my SCA 150g delivered on Monday. Missed a Saturday delivery by about 30 minutes. I am pretty excited. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

07/06/2018, 07:03 PM	#2637
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	^^^^ The delivery people did not have your phone number?

07/09/2018, 01:00 PM	#2639
insomniac2k2 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: concord Posts: 1,280	Wish i had good news to report about my REPLACEMENT 150g that was sent to replace the one that they sent with deep scratches in it. Well.... I don't. My replacement tank came with 4 major scratches. Also on the back wall, near the drilling. Were not talking small scratches. The biggest one is 5" in length. I'm outright ****ed off about this, but i have no choice but to accept this and move forward at this point. Im glad for the people in this thread that are having a good experience with SCA tanks. They are very nice looking when they aren't sabotaged from the start. Left a VM and text with Steve around 3PM on Friday. No response yet. Just sharing my experience.

07/09/2018, 02:34 PM	#2640
psturg66 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 31	Yay! Finally recieved my SCA 150. Just completed my inspection, no cracks, chips or thin silicone. The stank on the other hand, the doors need adjusting plus one of the dovetails is broken. Both are easy fixes. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

07/09/2018, 02:36 PM	#2641
psturg66 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 31	*stand Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

07/09/2018, 06:54 PM	#2644
psturg66 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 31	SoulPatch, did your tank come with line loc nozzles, mine didn't. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

07/10/2018, 09:21 AM	#2646
insomniac2k2 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: concord Posts: 1,280	Mine did not come with loc-line either. Although it did come with slip/slip bulkheads...

07/10/2018, 09:31 AM	#2648
psturg66 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 31	Thanks CincyJim. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

07/10/2018, 10:46 AM	#2650
psturg66 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 31	I can't imagine your frustration. I hope you get squared away soon. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk