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Old 04-19-2011, 04:08 AM
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Default anyone use an algae scrubber? (not magfloats)

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
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Old 04-19-2011, 04:10 AM
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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
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Old 04-19-2011, 04:12 AM
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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/
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Old 04-19-2011, 04:26 AM
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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
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Old 04-19-2011, 05:06 AM
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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
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Old 04-19-2011, 03:14 PM
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Very interesting read, I may try to put one together for my system and see how it works.
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Old 04-28-2011, 01:27 AM
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So did you ever get this going and did it work?
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Old 04-28-2011, 01:50 AM
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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...
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Old 04-28-2011, 02:11 AM
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It seems there are a couple of identical threads being discussed at the same time http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...threadid=74987
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Old 04-28-2011, 04:05 AM
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yes a pseudo ATS, basically beards growing on aquaclears. a little extra export
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