SCA and Waterbox feedback

Letterkenny · Apr 10, 2020

I’ve been dead set on getting a Waterbox 130.4 and have read a lot of good things but my LFS is saying he has had nothing but problems with them (he is a vendor for them and doesn’t stock Red Sea for which my other LFS has mentioned problems with them). I didn’t get a brand name but am thinking he is suggesting a SCA build to use with some stand and Acrylic sump. Do you all have any experience with SCA or know of the Waterbox issues that are being suggested?

dreamcatcherr9 · Apr 10, 2020

I looked at a Waterbox (220). I then got custom quotes from SCA and Glasscages. Both friendly. Good companies. Send them an email , they both will respond and are very helpful. Good luck!

Letterkenny · Apr 10, 2020

Turns out the company mentioned was Visio (Advanced Aquatic Tanks). Anyone with experience with them?

Awesome Dennis · Apr 10, 2020

I have an sca 180 and like everything except the overflow teeth.

dreamcatcherr9 · Apr 10, 2020

Awesome Dennis said:
I have an sca 180 and like everything except the overflow teeth.

Internal overflow?

Awesome Dennis · Apr 10, 2020

Yes I wish it was external it drained Down considerably so I made some modifications to the teeth with black acrylic.

mtraylor · Apr 11, 2020

I have a waterbox frag tank. Reallynlike it. No issues.

homer1475 · Apr 11, 2020

SCA 80G cube here myself. Other then the center tower style overflow, very nice tank, and cheaper then anyone else.

JC50g · May 17, 2020

I had a great experience with SCA and they are very quick to respond. I would buy from them again.

esther · May 17, 2020

Have a Waterbox 220. Great tank! Don’t regret it at all. Love it.

Southpawblues · May 17, 2020

I have purchased several tanks from SCA from a 50 gallon up to a 150 gallon. Build quality has been excellent. Great price for starfire glass tanks. Tanks have arrived packed well and in great shape. Very heavy tanks!

kevin_e · May 17, 2020

SCA is great. Steve is helpful and responsive. You can also get custom tanks and stands from him. He will also drill for you to install a Reef Savvy overflow.

BighohoReef · May 17, 2020

Letterkenny said:
I’ve been dead set on getting a Waterbox 130.4 and have read a lot of good things but my LFS is saying he has had nothing but problems with them (he is a vendor for them and doesn’t stock Red Sea for which my other LFS has mentioned problems with them). I didn’t get a brand name but am thinking he is suggesting a SCA build to use with some stand and Acrylic sump. Do you all have any experience with SCA or know of the Waterbox issues that are being suggested?

I have a older Waterbox 135.4 and have had nothing but joy come out of it. Waterbox and RedSea will go to the ends of the earth to make sure your tank is what it's supposed to be. A few people in our Washington state community have Waterboxes. I know two for sure that have received chipped damaged tanks and though they weren't leaking Waterbox still sent brand new tanks. I received one of the chipped tanks (which is at the top of the tank in the back and no issues to the structure), long story short WB makes quality tanks and cabinets. Do defects and damage happen "YES" every company is subject to a few, but overall if you buy a new WB or RS know that both companies will go to great lengths to make sure you're happy. I'm not sure why your LFS has that opinion but you're in the right place to get tons of opinions. My setup is in the build thread in signature. Let me know if you have any questions or need more info I'm happy to share my experience with the WB and their customer service. I'm not saying that you need to go with either, but you wouldn't be going wrong if you did. Looking forward to hearing about where you end up!