Rob G's SCA Starfire 150 Build

[Robg719]

Yeah I understand the need for storage. Is there much noise to it? Mine will be in the livingroom and being able to tune it down to fairly quiet will be important for my wife's approval!

No noise issues. But obviously would depend on the overflow setup and what type of return/ circulation pumps and skimmer you use.

 

[Robg719]

Cleaned up the middle of my sump, added a grow light and some macros for nutrient export. Chaeto and a few Red & Green Gracilaria.

 

[Dsnakes]

Cleaned up the middle of my sump, added a grow light and some macros for nutrient export. Chaeto and a few Red & Green Gracilaria.

Looks good!

 

[Denisk]

Looks great!!!

 

[Robg719]

 

[Robg719]

Month 10 - Doing Well!

 

[RamsReef]

Lookin good Rob

 

[rhastareefer]

SC Aquariums right? How do you like the build quality so far? Are the seams flawless? I've had my eye on them. Price seems really good.

Are you using their stand?

 

[Robg719]

SC Aquariums right? How do you like the build quality so far? Are the seams flawless? I've had my eye on them. Price seems really good.

Are you using their stand?

Yes, Its an SCA 150. Quality is amazing... tank is built like a tank (but extremely heavy) absolutely no complaints. Only think to consider is if you want their sump. Its amazing quality as well, but takes up the entire cabinet. So if you want to use the stand/cabinet for any storage you will need to get smaller sump. Personally, I like having the extra water volume (its ~80gal sump) with built in RODI chamber.

 

[Robg719]

SC Aquariums right? How do you like the build quality so far? Are the seams flawless? I've had my eye on them. Price seems really good.

Are you using their stand?

and yes, i am using their stand

 

[Robg719]

I dont take good pics!

 

[Picesduh]

Yes, Its an SCA 150. Quality is amazing... tank is built like a tank (but extremely heavy) absolutely no complaints. Only think to consider is if you want their sump. Its amazing quality as well, but takes up the entire cabinet. So if you want to use the stand/cabinet for any storage you will need to get smaller sump. Personally, I like having the extra water volume (its ~80gal sump) with built in RODI chamber.

Do you know approximately how many pounds just the glass tank was?

 

[Robg719]

Do you know approximately how many pounds just the glass tank was?

Hi - it was a little over 300lbs... very heavy. Need 4 strong guys to lift it

 

[Erick F.]

I have the same tank as you. I did not need 4 people to lift the tank. Me and my buddy lifted it up no problem. I have a few complaints about the tank stand and hood that comes with it. First, the hinges on the doors mounted on the stand are not stainless steel and will rust ( half of mine are completely rusted and it has only been running 11 months). Second, the hood height is too short and leads to your lights getting water spray on them. I no longer use the hood since it led to one of my Radions getting a short due to water intrusion. Actually I have another complaint and it has to do with their overflow. The overflow is blocked off a good bit due to the glass bracing design they use. God forbid you drop something inside of the overflow, which has happened to me. I am not trying to bash SCA, but I figure I would tell others about my experience.

 

[Robg719]

Love that new frag feeling!

 

[Lilmatty5dimes]

Wow great build. Planning on buying the Same tank when it's time for upgrade.
That zoa garden has taken off for ya.

 

[najer]

Very nice, love the zoa garden. :)

 

[Robg719]

ONE YEAR BUILD Progress Pics! So great to see how much it evolved.

 

[Robg719]

 

[Mrtakeoff53]

Your tank still up and running? I’m considering an SCA 150 for my next build. I’d love to see an updated FTS if it’s still up!