SCA 150 gallon Build

[RickG]

So I finally pulled the trigger on my upgrade a couple of weeks back! Going from 75 deepblue to an SCA 150. The dimensions at the price point was a no brainer. Have been working on this build for some time now and thought might as well document the process. Will be posting some pics, enjoy!

 

[RickG]

First time opening her up! I'll say I was a bit nervous but everything looked great! SCA did a great job on the packaging and only took around a week to receive the tank

 

[CMMorgan]

Can't wait to follow along and learn a thing or two. Curious... I see you went with a single overflow. What are your dimensions? I have a 72", 127 gallon on order and went with dual. I wrestled with the decision. Ultimately, I was thinking better oxygen exchange and more of a wave flow. If I place two return pumps... I'll have a backup should one go down.
That is a beautiful tank... can't wait for the unboxing!

 

[MERKEY]

This looks promising for sure, can't wait to see the updates and build progression!!

 

[RickG]

Next up was the stand wanted to go heavy duty. 2 by 6 and 3/4 in plywood. Built like a tank. Sand, putty and painted flat black.

 

[RickG]

Can't wait to follow along and learn a thing or two. Curious... I see you went with a single overflow. What are your dimensions? I have a 72", 127 gallon on order and went with dual. I wrestled with the decision. Ultimately, I was thinking better oxygen exchange and more of a wave flow. If I place two return pumps... I'll have a backup should one go down.
That is a beautiful tank... can't wait for the unboxing!

60 by 24 by 24! Best of luck on your build. New tanks are always fun

 

[CMMorgan]

Gotcha... if I had gone 60", I'd have stuck with a single also. ENJOY!

 

[RickG]

New tank also means new frag tank

 

[benapilot]

My external SCA 150 will be delivered next week! I’m a little nervous- it came from SCA to the port of Tacoma and is now on a ship I barge somewhere in the Gulf of Alaska...