anyone use an algae scrubber? (not magfloats)

[cathyg_99]

does anyone have an algae scrubber on their tank? is it worth it, how do you find it?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algae_scrubber

[Edmonton newbie]

cathy its bin tried and swore by on rc for awhile if you have the real estate for the size of screen needed. looks very interesting and i have thought about trying it on my next setup

[hillegom]

This will take you a few days to read.
You have to take everything with a grain of salt lol

http://www.algaescrubber.net/forums/

[cathyg_99]

do you know anyone who has one on canreef? theres only one before and after photo and it just looks like the tank matured more than anything

[hillegom]

Sorry I meant this one
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...verything.html

You have to wade through the name calling, and decide what is good for you

[dsaundry]

Very interesting read, I may try to put one together for my system and see how it works.

[Harpo]

So did you ever get this going and did it work?

[cathyg_99]

Originally Posted by Harpo

So did you ever get this going and did it work?

no i really dont have the space for it, i wish i could see someones tank that has it running though...

[viperfish]

It seems there are a couple of identical threads being discussed at the same time http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...threadid=74987

[beefORchicken]

yes a pseudo ATS, basically beards growing on aquaclears. a little extra export