** FLSharkvictim / Custom Rimless SCA 150 Build ***

[FLSharkvictim]

At last, my babies came in!!! A pair of @EcoTech Marine - MP40QWD's

 

[siggy]

Looking good! I am also looking at a SCA . You know you gotta get some type of Shark even if its ceramic

 

[FLSharkvictim]

Looking good! I am also looking at a SCA . You know you gotta get some type of Shark even if its ceramic

@siggy many thanks, it's getting there! I am just waiting on my Custom sump from Synergy since I BOUGHT a CL-44 SUMP & a Matching 10 gallon ATO Resivour from them.
How do you like your Banshee Sump, looks pretty dope? Also, how did you like that Max Razor light fixture vs those Kessils?

 

[siggy]

Lighting is so Personal, The Razors are a great light and I think are underrated, Just too much noise about the Big 3 (Kessil-Radions-AI) I have Some XR15's I want to try but I just really like the Kessils. I also run the AL-Hybrid and think that is really the Best money you can spend without going bonkers on several Leds BTW AL is coming out with a dimmable fixture soon and would fit nicely in that canopy

 

[btltez]

Instead talking about my minimal type scape lets talk about these D&D Slimline single arm bracket arms I hve selected for my Aqua Illumination Hydra HD LED's! They come in 3 different sizes depending how thick your tank is.

Or I may DYI them up in my cabinet since I will be floating it!

will these work on a SCA 120 with the rim? I just bought the tank and the hydra 26 HD's but not sure how to mount them with the tank rims. Than ks

 

[FLSharkvictim]

will these work on a SCA 120 with the rim? I just bought the tank and the hydra 26 HD's but not sure how to mount them with the tank rims. Than ks

@btltez - w/ a euro brace NO!
All the best!

 

[btltez]

@btltez - w/ a euro brace NO!
All the best!

ok thanks. can't get them anyways! BUT! I just ordered from AquaRock--thanks for that, had no idea they existed, looks awesome!

 

[FLSharkvictim]

ok thanks. can't get them anyways! BUT! I just ordered from AquaRock--thanks for that, had no idea they existed, looks awesome!

@btltez- Vidarocks and Aquarocks are the best kept secrets in the fish industry! Make sure you post your pcs on what you ordered from him..
All the best!

 

[curt creelman]

''First, I would like to start with my motto when it comes to this hobby - I ALWAYS use quality products, I believe that 50% increase in coast is definitely worthwhile, even if you only gain another 5% of the product reliability especially if you have a mature tank with years of time and effort invested like many of us do. Keep in mind that your tank is a place where water and electricity come together''

Ok, let's start this thread, with what size and kind of tank I went with for the new build. After going back and forth with a RESEA 725xl or an SCA 150, I decided to go with the SCA tank! They are all made with Starfire glass and their tanks that are 12mm thick and made very solid. I knew from all of my experience that I wanted to try a more SPS Dominate type tank this time around w/ a minimalist type scape! Also, SCA builds a really awesome stand and I will be floating my canopy with all of my AI Hydra HD LEDs from the ceiling... Here is the tank I have chosen:

A pix of my SCA 150 Rimless and custom drilled for a 20'' external overflow box.

My stand tank and canopy which I will be floating from my ceiling.

Going to be floating the canopy and lights:

My Cabinet

My Synergy External Overflow box since I wanted to run a bean aminal type system:

Top shot of my Synergy External Overflow box that runs 3 1.5'' drains

MORE TO COME:
** FLSharkvictim / Custom Rimless SCA 150 Build Thread ***

***New Update***

Just what the doctor ordered! Boom my power-heads are in for the SCA 150 build.
I ordered two @EcoTech Marine MP40QWD's and 2 TUNZE Turbelle Nanostream 6055's and some #SKIMZ tubing for AWC's.

 

[curt creelman]

I think it takes a lot of balls to just start from scratch after 10 years of hard work putting the perfect tank together. Everything was in symbiosis and nothing had died in a year or two. But I do understand the word PASSION which is what my really good friend Matt has a lot of. This new build, (if anything like his last tank) will be simply amazing....it is already a work of art without any fish or coral in it. And if plumbing is your thing , well, he has that covered too..every thing is color matched and color coded. Its a great build story so far .

 

[FLSharkvictim]

I think it takes a lot of balls to just start from scratch after 10 years of hard work putting the perfect tank together. Everything was in symbiosis and nothing had died in a year or two. But I do understand the word PASSION which is what my really good friend Matt has a lot of. This new build, (if anything like his last tank) will be simply amazing....it is already a work of art without any fish or coral in it. And if plumbing is your thing , well, he has that covered too..every thing is color matched and color coded. Its a great build story so far .

@curt creelman Many thanks for the kind words, your a big part of this new tank as well..

 

[mta_morrow]

Awesome build! Just read thru your whole thread.

Following along for the ride!

It’s gonna be great!

 

[FLSharkvictim]

*** New Update ***

I have thought about this for last month and I have finally made my mind up and what to do with the lighting system for my 5ft TANK! I have 3 Aqua Illuminations Hydra Fixtures! Two Hydra Tenty Sixes and one AI Hydra fifty-Two that's brand new and still in the original packaging from the MFG. Instead of going with three Hydra HD fixtures for my 5ft tank. I have Thought this out for a few months and I will be returning my 1 Hydra HD 52 back to @Bulk Reef Supply since it was never was opened up and still all in the original factory packaging and it's been within the warranty time. It should not be a problem on the return especially as much business I do with Ryans Company! I don't want my money back and I going to exchange the AI Hydra fifty-Two HD, and sell off my 2 AI Hydra Twenty Sixes that are in superb condition if anyone is interested - PM me for PIX?
Anyhow, ones BRS gives me credit, I will have for sale two Aqua Illuminations for sale off eBay, since I was told I could no longer sell any used or brand new gear on @reef2reef.com. Can one of the REEF SQAUD CREW confirm that b.c last REEF2REEF HAD a an entire section where you sell off your old gear but now its no longer there, it would be greatly appreciated?

Here some pictures of the new Lighting system that I have chosen for my SCA Rimless 150 build.

 

[mta_morrow]

Good choice!

 

[Jacked Reefer]

*** New Update ***

I have thought about this for last month and I have finally made my mind up and what to do with the lighting system for my 5ft TANK! I have 3 Aqua Illuminations Hydra Fixtures! Two Hydra Tenty Sixes and one AI Hydra fifty-Two that's brand new and still in the original packaging from the MFG. Instead of going with three Hydra HD fixtures for my 5ft tank. I have Thought this out for a few months and I will be returning my 1 Hydra HD 52 back to @Bulk Reef Supply since it was never was opened up and still all in the original factory packaging and it's been within the warranty time. It should not be a problem on the return especially as much business I do with Ryans Company! I don't want my money back and I going to exchange the AI Hydra fifty-Two HD, and sell off my 2 AI Hydra Twenty Sixes that are in superb condition if anyone is interested - PM me for PIX?
Anyhow, ones BRS gives me credit, I will have for sale two Aqua Illuminations for sale off eBay, since I was told I could no longer sell any used or brand new gear on @reef2reef.com. Can one of the REEF SQAUD CREW confirm that b.c last REEF2REEF HAD a an entire section where you sell off your old gear but now its no longer there, it would be greatly appreciated?

Here some pictures of the new Lighting system that I have chosen for my SCA Rimless 150 build.

You can still sell your old gear in marketplace. You have to look a bit but it’s there

 

[Ultra Aquatics]

Looks like a great light. Looking forward to seeing how it performs for you!

 

[crusso1993]

Following along and looking forward to seeing everything once it's all set up! Thanks for sharing.

 

[FLSharkvictim]

You can still sell your old gear in marketplace. You have to look a bit but it’s there

@Kayden Hutchings - No worries, I just sold them to a guy in my Facebook Network group. They sold in 10 minutes and I sold the custom sump that I HAD built for old 120 mixed reef tank as well.
Time to place my order with @Bulk Reef Supply for my new Maxspect Razor X 300w LED Lighting Fixture for my 5ft tank.

 

[FLSharkvictim]

**** New Update ***

I have been thinking about where I am going to be mounting all of my electronics at! Check it out, I will be building a custom Apex panel that I can mounted all my modules and there 832 bar to. Anyways, I finally found some killer material to make a panel out of and the stuff is called Sintra.. It's basically a PVC Board Plastic that comes in Sheets. I had mine custom cut to the following- 6mm thick and the size will be 24''x48''.
I will also be mounting all of my EcoTech Marine Controllers, Battery backups and other power-bricks. Here is example of what the stuff looks like!! The main application for Sintra is for making signs out of the material.

 

[FLSharkvictim]

Got in most of my plumbing and some other goodies for the new build from @Bulk Reef Supply today !