150 Gallon SCA Build 60x24x24

[Hassan Irfan]

Hello everyone. This is my first ever build thread but not my first ever build. I currently have a 300 gallon 8ft tank fowlr and a 60 gallon mixed reef. The reason for purchasing the 150 is so i can consolidate everything into 1 tank instead of running 2 tanks shown in the pictures. New tank is ordered and should be here next week in the mean time I will be building the stand for the tank in next few days and i will upload pictures as i go. Wish me luck

 

[HD_Reefer]

Looking forward to the build!

 

[Hassan Irfan]

Here is the progress on stand also sharing the list of items I used to build the stand it cost me almost $300
7 2x4
3 sheets of plywood
1 Box of 3" screws
1 box of 2" screws
2 bottles of glue
3 25' rolls of 3/4" veneer

 

[Hassan Irfan]

Todays update. Stand is finished next is stain.

 

[Hassan Irfan]

Tanks was delivered thursday.

 

[codycolina707]

Hello everyone. This is my first ever build thread but not my first ever build. I currently have a 300 gallon 8ft tank fowlr and a 60 gallon mixed reef. The reason for purchasing the 150 is so i can consolidate everything into 1 tank instead of running 2 tanks shown in the pictures. New tank is ordered and should be here next week in the mean time I will be building the stand for the tank in next few days and i will upload pictures as i go. Wish me luck

Why not just turn that 300 into a reef? That 150 is gonna fill up fast specially with a couple big tangs

 

[Hassan Irfan]

Why not just turn that 300 into a reef? That 150 is gonna fill up fast specially with a couple big tangs

I would love to but that would require major modification to the structure of the home. Right now the 300 gallon sits in my garage it was suppose to go in my basement but we gave up after 1 try, just the tank alone weighs over 700 lbs and i did not want to risk it moving it down into my basement that was the main reason for buying this tank so i can easily move it down into my basement without having too much trouble.

 

[codycolina707]

I would love to but that would require major modification to the structure of the home. Right now the 300 gallon sits in my garage it was suppose to go in my basement but we gave up after 1 try, just the tank alone weighs over 700 lbs and i did not want to risk it moving it down into my basement that was the main reason for buying this tank so i can easily move it down into my basement without having too much trouble.

ah completely understand was gonna say that 300 looked brand new

 

[Hassan Irfan]

Stand is finally ready. Had to sand and buff it to give it a nice finish

 

[codycolina707]

Stand is finally ready. Had to sand and buff it to give it a nice finish

looking good man you gonna use the foam they gave you with the tank? i used a 1/4 neoprene yoga mat which steve at sca said would be ok

 

[Hassan Irfan]

looking good man you gonna use the foam they gave you with the tank? i used a 1/4 neoprene yoga mat which steve at sca said would be ok

Thanks. Yeah i used the foam that came with the tank.

 

[Hassan Irfan]

Tank is in the house on its stand ready for plumbing.

 

[Hassan Irfan]

It will be all powered by Neptune systems. List of what is all going into the build
Apex wifi
Trident
2 x Dos
1 DDR
Wav Starter kit
Cor 20 pump
Neptune ATK
1 " flow sensor
2 x 1/2" flow sensors
Fmm module
Break out box
I will probably add more as i go

 

[thenissantech]

Sounds like a good set up. I also am setting up a tank with the same dimensions. Although a 300 would be great, I think this size tank is definitely more manageable with cost and maintenance. Can't wait to see this come together!

 

[Hassan Irfan]

Sounds like a good set up. I also am setting up a tank with the same dimensions. Although a 300 would be great, I think this size tank is definitely more manageable with cost and maintenance. Can't wait to see this come together!

Thanks. Yeah agree it will be much more easier to manage.

 

[Zach B]

Awesome build & setup! Following along

 

[Hassan Irfan]

Comming together nicely. Plumbing is done, lights are up and tank is cycling.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Looking good!

 

[Das1175]

Comming together nicely. Plumbing is done, lights are up and tank is cycling.

I’m fixing to pull trigger on sca 150. Debati on internal or external overflow

 

[Hassan Irfan]

I’m fixing to pull trigger on sca 150. Debati on internal or external overflow

internal overflow.

I’m fixing to pull trigger on sca 150. Debati on internal or external overflow

I would say internal because it would be easier to redo the plumbing if ever needed ( keeping in mind at some point bulk heads will need to be replaced) unless u have room to work behind the tank then its nice to have some extra room inside the tank and i would do with external overflow.