Looking For Algae Scrubber

stellarfly · #1 05-03-2012, 07:57 PM

Hi fellow reefers,

I am currently looking for the Santa Monica Algae Scrubber (SM100) I love the idea of using a scrubber for filtration. Does anyone in Edmonton have that product. I know that they are currently working on a new model. Looking for the original model made of acrylic with t5's clamped to either side.

Let me know if anyone even has one in Edmonton.

reefme · #2 05-03-2012, 08:17 PM

I have two halfway built. If you interested I can sell it to you.
Please pm.

Rusty dog · #3 05-03-2012, 09:54 PM

I built my own scrubber and it works great

warriorcookie · #4 05-03-2012, 10:08 PM

The new design got released a few days ago. Supposed to be more effective, cheaper and easier to build...

troni · #5 05-03-2012, 10:36 PM

does anybody use a skimmer with it?
does it stink?

warriorcookie · #6 05-03-2012, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by troni

does anybody use a skimmer with it?
does it stink?

Probably the 2 most common questions. Most start using both skimmer and scrubber, but end up shutting the skimmer down when they realize how well the scrubber works.

The scrubber smells a little the first few weeks while growing brown. Once they start growing green they smell fresh, like the ocean.