SCA 120 Gallon Reef Tank | Ep.5 | Equipment Overview & Power Outage Drain test

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Thanks for watching everyone... appreciate it! ✊🏾

[@jdavidp66]

Congratulations She passed the Test. Now the fun begins!

[@TrevorHiller]

Saving this video so I remember to do all the failure tests when I setup my new tank. Awesome video

[@masacardenas]

Glad you are liking the tank. I recently got the 66 gallon sc. My two drain lines actually had a leak at the bulkheads. I tightened by hand as much as I could, and a couple days later the salt creep stopped the leak... lol.

[@johnsreef2622]

Nice tank. You covered well the other night. I saw you touch the leak but you didn't say much about it lol. Glad it all worked out. Its looking really good. I am finally putting out vids again. Did a review and finishing one for the tank. Loving this hobby. Cant wait to see your progress.

[@Shayna-jy2vc]

Getting closer can't wait to see lookin really good

[@camerongiddings6487]

CJ......watching ep. 9 you should def build a saltwater mixing station. The tank looks goods. Keep the live update on longer so when I get home from work I can watch them.

[@darrylnelson6264]

Hey CJ very nice job with everything. Gave me a few ideas and confirmed some that I already had. Gotta wait a bit before I get started. I'm planning a kitchen reno and I don't want the tank up with all the dust that will be generated.

[@nathanchapman3055]

looks like like a pro did that plumb job nice and clean looks great cj

[@douglassmith4403]

Awesome vid CJ. Just ordered my tank Saturday so I start the long setup and wait too.

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Douglas Smith which one did you go with?

[@douglassmith4403]

CJ'S AQUARIUMS marineland 93 gallon rimless cube. Going to make a custom tubular steel frame stand and canopy. So excited! Be here Thursday. (Hopefully)

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Douglas Smith sounds good... the stand being too short was a turnoff for me on the 93 cube. Glad your going custom... good luck on your build man.

[@loganeisenhart3697]

Totally jealous of your set up. Wish I could get something like that.

[@ChineseSecretAgent]

Great video, CJ! Top notch, can't wait!

[@iamZooom]

you're killing me with the suspense cj, cant wait to see what you do with this tank, look forward to the next video!👍

[@Joel-to3xx]

Just came across your channel... Very informative thank you from Australia.

[@sandt1299]

Awesome video, can't wait to see what's next!

[@anthonysnoeren8560]

awesome set up CJ, just subscribed to your channel a couple of months back. Your videos are so informative, I got my 45 gal JBJ rimless a few months back and I'm really loving it. learning a lot from your past videos when you had your amazing JBJ set up!

[@Sickfvce]

Keep this up man. Legit.. i'm still new to the hobby and of course i've been goin through youtube like crazy. Your videos inform me on what I need to know and I enjoy them. Keep up the good work

[@WilSantiagoReefing]

Nice video CJ! I too am running the Jebao DC 12000 pump in my system and I have it turned down to 1 (powerful pump). Will be picking up a second one soon as a backup pump. Will be nice to see your tank stocked up with corals and fish.

[@9StickNate]

That jebao return is a beast!

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

Looks like we're running all the same equipment except I have the old 247's on the frag tank. I need to build a wider but lower sump so I can get the skimmer out.

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Dee From Brooklyn just wait for the 300g upgrade your gonna get... in sure u have a huge list of improvements you would make

[@wrekhavoc]

Man your new build is coming out nicely bro...looking great 👍🏾 love the video.

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Rob's Reef build is fun but the display is all that matters... just glad this is done. Now I can get the creative juices flowing.. your scape will be used as inspiration as well ✊🏾

[@wrekhavoc]

CJ'S AQUARIUMS thanks bro your videos inspired me to get into this hobby✊🏾

[@Adrallius]

Great work man, it is truly inspiring to see this. I'm excited to see the tank is finally finished and ready for life! I absolutely loved your JBJ 45 setup. Looking forward to following this beauty. Again, great work.

[@bryson5134]

Nice setup man! I'm looking forward to seeing the aqua-scape and livestock you go with.

[@oscarlover131]

Man, I've been gone for too long! How in the heck did I miss this?! solid build man! looking forward to whats to come

[@JCarey]

very well-thought-out cj 😃 can't wait to see the progression of this tank

[@careyedwards5662]

great video man lot of good info looking forward to c how every thing turn out. got to improve your lighting in the videos that all

[@AquaticHaus]

Sick setup. Hope to have one like yours in future when I venture into reef tanks

[@NationalReefing]

coming along nicely Cj!

[@itsjojo7360]

I look forward to these updates. I Appreciate you. 👍🏻

[@mtkregs]

It turned out nicely. Good work man!

[@MileHighReefers]

You did such a nice job on that plumbing! looks great.

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

MileHighReefers honestly didn't go into this with a real plan. Just happened to come out pretty nice haha. Thanks for watching man

[@thewalkindude7716]

Looking good buddy. I'm looking forward to seeing the progress on this tank.

[@TheJJ650]

A very nice build! Looks really good! Subscribed

[@fishguy6528]

Nice video CJ. Keep up the good work!

[@ChiLLaXinMaN81]

Finally someone running the same setup as I, look👀👀 forward to watching it mature... right now im fighting hair algae from me adding sand to the tank.. but ill win that battle and back to being beautiful again.. Nice job so far Bro!! 👊

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

ChiLLaXin MaN appreciate it! Upload a vid of that tank if like to see how diff your setup is

[@Meldium]

Nice going CJ. Just watch all your videos of this series. We all learn from everything specially mistakes. But as long as its all handled well and no quick fixes, It's all good to go. Cant wait for your scape setup CJ. for many of us, this is one of your classic trademarks. How much total volume does your system hold empty? (no rocks but fully running) I figured when I setup my Cube it was an important factor for many aspects in the future. Rather if its for dosing or anything or just to simply know better physically your system. My 35g cube with 20g high sump, total volume holds 52g running (this is including the overflow filled because it was running and calculated 2 gallons in the overflow alone). when I added the rocks i wanted from the 55g, I added them while the Cube was full but not the sump. as the water went down the sump while adding all the rocks I wanted from my 55g (mind you this was in a rush because the 55g center brace broke) after I emptied out the water in gallons in the sump and calculated the the total water displacement from the rocks drained 9 gallons then add 2 gallons missing from filled overflow. So at the end 52g minus 9g from rock displacement my total gallons of volume of the 35g Cube system *Running* gives me 41g total volume. I say running because the return pump GHP while running (to your specific needs) is vital to conclude total volume as well and not many people takes this under consideration when it comes to total volume of a system. I just wanted to share how i actually got the calculations *Physically* because i just suck at math. hahaha and as you know that whats on paper, may be completely different when our system is running. Sorry for the long reply. but I'm a Huge fan CJ just want to see the best out of the best. High 5! Mel

[@DCALLUS23]

Brilliant as ever mate looking forward to seing the progression of this tank 👊🏻

[@jhodges7041]

the only thing that sets the vortechs apart is the power source outside of the tank I have the same pumps as you but the heat problems only happen in the summer

[@blacironman1]

good looking out. i am setting up a 125 from 65 and i needed some guidance

[@DJ_LittlePea]

I used yoga mats under my tanks hahaha mine are a funky pink though hahaha this project is really coming along cj and it looks fabulous 🤗🤗

[@roddywarren8261]

A great set of build videos CJ very informative and entertaining. Your setup looks fantastic hope you have many years of happy reefing :-)

[@Abreezeducttesting]

CJ.. great build brother

[@pelphrey]

No way you went from an AIO tank to this. You have to be setting up amazing reef tanks on the side!!!

[@kylesreef2989]

Lookin good CJ, nice work!

[@aaronmele8944]

Hey CJ thanks for pumping out these videos for us! I just picked an SCA 50 gallon setup. This is my first sump. Can you tell me how you filled the tank and sump step by step? For example did you open the valves and fill the tank allowing water to flow through the overflow into the sump? Or did you fill the tank to the overflow close the valve then fill the sump on its own? Sorry for the rookie questions just want to do it the right way and want to prevent flooding. Thanks!

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Aaron Mele just filled the tank... let it overflow into the sump until the sump filled enough to cover the return section.. they I turned on the return pump... kept filling into water level in the sump was where I wanted it with the system running 👌🏾

[@MASSAquariums]

This tank is gonna be the best

[@Shortman1990]

Looks really nice mate, looking forward to the next episode. Just out of interest did you try the gyres mounted to the back each side of the weir? This is what I am tempted to do with my next upgrade so both sides of the glass are pump free

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Lee Shortman I prefer the flow back and forth to take full advantage of the alternating gyre flow patterns this controller has they won't stick out as much once the tank is stocked

[@Shortman1990]

CJ'S AQUARIUMS what's the dimensions of this tank? This is for sale here in the U.K. just wondering if it is similar size to the Red Sea Reefer 425xl, was thinking about running 2 x gyre 250s but seeing this video the 230s chuck out a lot of flow just not sure if running the 250s at a lower percentage would make them quieter then the 230 at a higher percentage

[@wesleyforbes]

Super, super job CJ!

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Wesley Forbes II thanks man... so much hard work goes into what I do. Glad to share ✊🏾

[@FluffyPiggyFilms]

Everything Looking amazing! What did you end up doing with the wires from the lights? Couldn't see them anymore.. 👍👍

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Aiden Tolomay they are running right down the wall behind the tank.. they don't stand out as much but they are there if your looking for them

[@FluffyPiggyFilms]

CJ'S AQUARIUMS lol whoops, still looks alot less easy to notice😄

[@michaelbaldwin3356]

10:45 what is with the water shooting out the air intake from the skimmer?

[@tsurro8086]

Great job , but that silencer on that lid is funky???

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

T Surro yea it is screwed on. I ether have to removed the lid to remove the cup or unscrew the silencer to remove them both for cleaning.. drain hose is another option but I will have to keep the collection container inside the sump... I'll figure that part out as I go

[@aznep15]

Looking good CJ 👍. One question, if both drains are clogged, how do you only allow the sump to return water from the water section? The baffle? Also, is there a safety for the pump if it is running dry?

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

John Penza only the gallon of water in the return section will flow into the sump. Once the pump runs dry for 2 mins it automatically shuts off until I restart the system 👌🏾

[@scottstevenson119]

looks good so far . can't wait to see you get some rock and sand in there..

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Scott Stevenson me and you both... should be there in a few weeks

[@robertward6813]

looking great. Im new to youre channel and i must say im glad i did.Awsome

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

thanks for following along!

[@diverdown507]

Looks great CJ!!

[@jongray1716]

Hey CJ great video.... I have a question, how is the Jebao DC pump working? Are you happy with it? Thanks...

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Jon Gray 1 year later still performing perfect

[@jongray1716]

Great news! I think I'll be putting it on my 150...thanks!!

[@PurelyAquatic]

Time for the scape!

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

j03yYunG Aquariums yessir just had to get this vid out... trying to make this my most complete series yet!

[@danielsalt363]

good stuff as always, that oh so sweet feel when its time to rodi the tank is 👌

[@leftyleft8424]

How many Ocean revive led's would you suggest for a 72" wide tank? Looks like these lights will be great. Great price also. Thanks in advance. Ps: your tank is awesome!

[@RookieReefer]

I found i had to tighten the bulkheads a lot tighter than i expected. All looking the goods bro, getting excited :) dct 12000 was prob a little overkill hahaha

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Rookie Reefer same here the return line took way more than I expected.. I blame me pushing (on the overflow side)the return pipe in and also the vibrations. It's good now tho... sucker is tight as hell

[@RookieReefer]

Hahaha yeah i sorted mine with a big F&%k off shifter :) did the trick. Getting fancy man, when's your first trip to the lfs? I'm getting antsy

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

Wifey and I looking at houses last week.. lol

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Dee From Brooklyn new house and new tank! I like your style... start fresh and sell the entire 125. No one wants to move a tank ... wouldn't wish it ok my worst enemy haha

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

You're right about that. Told a agent new tenant can have ask the bottled water they could ever want with the 5 stage filtration system and storage bin. . Leave it all i say

[@sircharles9715]

what nozzles do you use on your pump output. I recently plumbed my tank with 1in pvc and I can't find any aquarium nozzles in that size?

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Sir Charles it's 1/2" lockline... you will need to use reducing 1 - 1/2" denial threaded bushings to installed them. Not sure if they make 1" lock line .. google search may be your friend on this

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Sir Charles female ^^ not denial (Iphone typo)

[@aumdlst]

Are you going to shim the tank or the stand? It would seem that the stand would be the way to go

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

AuMDLST definitely the stand

[@Coral_dude]

Hey CJ what container are you using for your auto top off water and what pump for it?

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

ill decide that after I have a better idea of my tanks evaporation.. for now just a 5 gal container and toms aqualifter pump..

[@rcher72]

does the water level being so low bother you with the floating canopy?

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

rcher72 shouldn't be that bad when the tank is level... also allows rooms for any waves I may create with my gyre pumps

[@tonyy33055]

yo. cj. quick question about the light. are you still running the same % as your cube tank??

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

cube was ran at 30% .. this tank will prob be ran around 70-90% power. Ill work that out when I add the rock and scape

[@TonyJibster]

You need glass doors on the cabinet because your sump looks way to good to hide! Well done :-)

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Tony Jibster haha! We both know all I really care about is the display... I'll just enjoy looking at the sump during maintenance ✊🏾

[@365aqualife8]

gr8 setup welldone

[@oceanslide]

Any plans to get an apex or some type of aquarium controller?

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

not at the moment.. but who knows later down the road I may look into it

[@BERELEAH]

CJ what's your take on icecap gyre vs jeboa pp4 for a 50 gal cube?

[@bayareareefs8616]

Get a ratchet wrench thats belt feed to get into tight spaces

[@jhodges7041]

but I'm loving that water movement Damn

[@nelsonaviles344]

Did u glue the stand pipe for the return.?

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

no

[@astrotheultimate]

Quarantine set up soon?

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Astro theultimate I'll look into that when the tank is cycling .. funds have to be distributed wisely

[@astrotheultimate]

I understand that! Good luck man.

[@michaelm.1576]

CJ, love your channel and I know you want to get paid......but the Abs after 40 ads which cannot be skipped....not cool....very tempted to leave the site rather than watch your adds over and over.....stick to the ones the viewer can skip. It's not worth having to sit through mandatory adds. You risk loosing viewership trying to make that extra skrilla off of non-skip-able adds.

[@CJSAQUARIUMS]

Michael M. Not sure what you mean... ads give option for pop ups or video I can't control if they are skippable or not... but I do use whatever revenue to fund this build. Takes me hours to edit these vids and I appreciate you taking the time to watch them and the ads... if you don't want to watch anymore I can respect it. Keep doing what you do! ✊🏾

[@brettsreeftank3079]

Michael M. On my other channel I have ads and he's right you can't chose if you want to have skippable ads. That's all up to the ad partners

[@chrisvance7824]

I know I'm 5yrs late but u could've used a basin wrench to tighten those nuts