Algae Scrubber

[Bryan]

I did not think it was allowable for a company to market and sell a algae scrubber because the design was patented. That's why you will not see one marketed and sold in North America, but I guess overseas anything goes.

[RuGlu6]

Originally Posted by Bryan

I did not think it was allowable for a company to market and sell a algae scrubber because the design was patented. That's why you will not see one marketed and sold in North America, but I guess overseas anything goes.

Well for the better of humanity I guess, it is good thing that there was no patents back when the wheel was invented.

[subman]

Originally Posted by Bryan

I did not think it was allowable for a company to market and sell a algae scrubber because the design was patented. That's why you will not see one marketed and sold in North America, but I guess overseas anything goes.

I remember reading that his patent was expiring soon or already had. Don't quote me on it I just remember reading that in passing.

[hillegom]

Well here is an ATS that you can buy in the states
https://www.turbosaquatics.com/vb4/forum.php?

From this thread
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=95957

[RuGlu6]

For $370(!) mine $40 one looks like a good deal, LOL doesn't take that much room, no crazy plumbing or wiring required ether.

https://www.turbosaquatics.com/vb4/s...Algae-Scrubber

Obviously the capacity comes in mind first, but reliability of something simple versus complicated is a huge factor for me as well as the price.
I mean one CFL bulb and PVC structure with no risk of failure or the monster "Turbo Scrubber" ? I choose simplicity, reliability and low cost.


Woa, how many people will pay $520 for Algae Scrubber?
https://www.turbosaquatics.com/vb4/s...Algae-Scrubber
.

[hillegom]

Originally Posted by RuGlu6

For $370(!) mine $40 one looks like a good deal, LOL doesn't take that much room, no crazy plumbing or wiring required ether.

https://www.turbosaquatics.com/vb4/s...Algae-Scrubber

Obviously the capacity comes in mind first, but reliability of something simple versus complicated is a huge factor for me as well as the price.
I mean one CFL bulb and PVC structure with no risk of failure or the monster "Turbo Scrubber" ? I choose simplicity, reliability and low cost.


Woa, how many people will pay $520 for Algae Scrubber?
https://www.turbosaquatics.com/vb4/s...Algae-Scrubber
.

Yes, looks good and probably works good, but I don't have that kind of cash for an algae scruber either.
But obviously others buy it, as he has a waiting list lol

[Bryan]

Originally Posted by hillegom

Well here is an ATS that you can buy in the states
https://www.turbosaquatics.com/vb4/forum.php?

From this thread
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=95957

ATS is the one that patented it. Hence the outrageous price

[subman]

http://reefbuilders.com/2010/01/16/a...ire-this-year/

Here is the article I read. I'm still not going to start an algae scrubber business lol.

With out examining the actual patent I would assume this one is different enough from the patented one to exclude it from any issues.