I'm upsizing from a IM nuvo 20g to a SCA 50g cube. I found a good deal on a used tank with sump and skimmer, so had to pull the trigger. This is going to be my first tank with a sump. :oops: In the past, I started with a Fluval 5g, then a Fluval 13.5g, and now the IM Nuvo 20g. Baby steps...
Hello and thank you for checking out my build thread: YurgiReef - FINALLY - MY FIRST "Real" Reef Tank
Current TANK status: Aquascaping being completed, finalizing return plumbing (UV Sterilizer), RO/DI installation
I have always had a passion for the sea and the fascinating life that lives...
So at 7:00pm last night I received shipment of my new SCA 50 gallon cube, 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...
hello all! I was wondering if anyone had an idea for those of use who dont have room to add a fuge to our systems? I would love to add one to my system as I think there benefits are great, but I cant hang it on the side of the tank as my wife would kill me and I have a mesh lid and my sump space...
Hello all,
I am in the process of setting up my new SCA 50 Gallon PNP system and had a quick question in regards to plumbing the overflow that i could not find the answer too. I know that i do not need to glue the 2 drain lines (herbie style drain) but should i glue the return pipe into place...
Hopefully I can do some justice to this build and keep pace with some of the other builds going on in here, this being my first real build.
Little back story......
I have been in the hobby for quite a few years, but on the other side of the spectrum (freshwater). I was running multiple tanks...
So I currently have a nice 20 gallon IM Fusion. Stocked with a small torch, medium size frogspawn, a few sps, a BTA, a few zoa's, and a small maxima clam. Everything is growing great, actually too great, my utter chaos and other zoa's are almost covering most of rocks. I have 2 clowns, a...
New House - CHECK
New Baby - CHECK
Aquarium Build - Heck Yes!!
After moving into our new home and welcoming our newborn son, it's definitely time to get back into the game! A little bit of background, I've always had fish but did not get into Reef keeping until I had the opportunity to visit...
Hey @ArtFully Acrylic I must applaud you guys on the beautiful lids you guys make! I placed an order over this past weekend and was wondering what the next step is? I needed some custom cutouts on my lid and have never done anything like this before. Also i have a 16" shadow reed overflow and am...
Ive been working hard spending hours on this site, I love getting feedback and suggestions on my build. My build thread is in the cube section but I figured maybe I can reach more eyes posting in general forum! Would love for people to check it out and let me know what they...
Hey everyone so I'm on the hunt for a good way to view video of my tank when I'm not home and my buddy showed me this Phttps://www.marinedepot.com/AutoAqua_Qeye_Wi_Fi_Aquarium_Camera_Single_Item_Monitors_Controllers_for_Saltwater_Aquariums-AutoAqua-CV21173-FITEMOID-vi.html
Anyone know anything...
hello all I have a sca 50 with a AI light mount on the right side of the tank. I want to order a clear view lid from artfully acrylic and see they offer a custome cutout option. Does anyone one at what point do they ask you for the measurements ? I haven't bought one yet but went through the...
hello all I need some help with my return plumbing. I'm setting up a sca 50 with shadow overflow. It will be a herbie style overflow with a 1/2" pre drilled return line next to it. Below are pic of the bulk head I just got from BRS. I'm not sure how or what I would use to plumb this to my return...
I've finally deciced to bite the bullet and get a SCA 50g cube Starfire rimless tank!
Tank specs:
24x24x20"
3 panels Starfire
Sump:
19x16x13
I am receiving the tank, sump, skimmer, return pump, and MDF black stand within the next two weeks from Empire City via Amazon. I've never bought a...