SCA 120G Build

Njdevils1220 · May 22, 2018

Well it's been 5 months since I set up my 75g tank and it's doing well but I have decided it is already time to go bigger like I should have all along lol..
- Tank: SCA 120G Eurobrace
- Stand: DIY Hardwood stand
Equipment list:
- Sump: Bashsea Smart Series *Not yet released to public*
- Lighting: ATI Sunpower 6x54W 48" W/ Reefbrite 48" XHO
- Skimmer: To be determined as I haven't decided which one I want yet..*Open to suggestions*
- Return Pump: Aquamaxx Magnus DC 1600GPH controllable pump *I may upgrade to the Sicce 2500GPH
- Wavemakers: Still have not decided, going to use cheap Jebaos until I choose. I am leaning towards Tunze Stream 3 or waiting for the new Reef Octopus pumps.
- Refugium 17x18 section of sump.

hdsoftail1065 · May 22, 2018

Nice! You done a good job on the cabinet.

Njdevils1220 · May 22, 2018

hdsoftail1065 said:
Nice! You done a good job on the cabinet.

Thank you. I wish the front came out better but the nice thing about that is I made it removable so I can always refinish it later on.

hdsoftail1065 · May 22, 2018

As fast as your moving up in tanks if you start the stand for your 300 gallon it should be a piece of art 5 months from now!

hdsoftail1065 · May 22, 2018

I like how you plan to hang your lights, still tossing around how to do mine. Might have to borrow that idea. Going to run hydra 26s, still tossing around hanging from the ceiling but I hate the idea of putting holes in it.

Njdevils1220 · May 22, 2018

hdsoftail1065 said:
I like how you plan to hang your lights, still tossing around how to do mine. Might have to borrow that idea. Going to run hydra 26s, still tossing around hanging from the ceiling but I hate the idea of putting holes in it.

I didn’t want to put holes in the ceiling either. This also will allow me to possibly add a shelf or two above the tank or if I ever go back to LEDs I can just hang multiple from a piece of shelving. I’m not 100% certain on how stable the hook in brackets will be but I’m going to find out lol.

Njdevils1220 · May 26, 2018

My sump has arrived! Bashsea Smart Series 36x18.

hdsoftail1065 · May 26, 2018

It's going to be a nice setup!

Njdevils1220 · Jun 3, 2018

Here is the plumbing on the sump

Picesduh · Jun 11, 2018

Is it Wet yet?

Njdevils1220 · Jun 11, 2018

Picesduh said:
Is it Wet yet?

Yes sir the transfer has been complete and up and running for about a week.

Lilmatty5dimes · Jul 5, 2018

Looks great. Which skimmer did you end up buying?

Njdevils1220 · Jul 5, 2018

Lilmatty5dimes said:
Looks great. Which skimmer did you end up buying?

I went with the reef octopus 202-S. It’s oversized for the system and pulls heavy skimmate.

Lilmatty5dimes · Jul 5, 2018

Njdevils1220 said:
I went with the reef octopus 202-S. It’s oversized for the system and pulls heavy skimmate.

Thanks. I've got an asm skimmer that's coming with the tank I'm buying today. Not sure if I'm going to try that out or look into buying a different skimmer.

adw · Mar 25, 2019

Wondering how the plumbing under your tank is working out? Do the 90s on the drain give you any trouble with the Herbie?

Njdevils1220 · Mar 25, 2019

adw said:
Wondering how the plumbing under your tank is working out? Do the 90s on the drain give you any trouble with the Herbie?

I do not seem to be having any issues at all.

adw · Mar 25, 2019

Great to hear thank you. Setting up a new 90 and just got a Bashsea sump. planning to do my plumbing similar to yours. Also just picked up some 350s.

Njdevils1220 · Mar 25, 2019

adw said:
Great to hear thank you. Setting up a new 90 and just got a Bashsea sump. planning to do my plumbing similar to yours. Also just picked up some 350s.

I have the Gyre 350’s and like them so far. I’m getting the Bluetooth controller later this week to see if it makes them even better.

fishybizzness · Mar 25, 2019

Nice setup! I'm in the equipment collection phase of setting up the same tank. I'll be building my own stand as well and was wondering if the drains and return lines had alot of clearance with the rear 2x4 frame. Any photos from under the tank of where the plumbing comes out of the tank? Thanks

Njdevils1220 · Mar 25, 2019

fishybizzness said:
Nice setup! I'm in the equipment collection phase of setting up the same tank. I'll be building my own stand as well and was wondering if the drains and return lines had alot of clearance with the rear 2x4 frame. Any photos from under the tank of where the plumbing comes out of the tank? Thanks

I can get one later for you