algae scrubber

[TimT]

Algae scrubbers help DT by:
using no3
oxygenating water
growing pods

You need to use a red turf algae, I got mine from Inland Aquatics.

Best to have a surge for algae or next best is waterfall type setup.

I used a $150 LED grow light(Mars Hydro - Ebay) on night time cycle. It would turn on when main lights went off then it would turn off 16hrs later.

Need to harvest regularly.

Size to gallonage and load of DT.

I would do it again but use a surge type and not waterfall.

Hope that helps.

Cheers,
Tim

[dino]

Thanks Tim it’s a turbo Hf rev 3 turf. By the way I almost bought your old tank the other week

[Buccaneer]

I built one and can post pics if you have a email address ... had hair algae out of control on rocks, glass everywhere in a 220G reeftank... all but gone in a couple spots ... been up and running since March 5th and I clean the screen every 10-14 days

[hfp75]

Originally Posted by Buccaneer

I built one and can post pics if you have a email address ... had hair algae out of control on rocks, glass everywhere in a 220G reeftank... all but gone in a couple spots ... been up and running since March 5th and I clean the screen every 10-14 days

I'd love a few pics of your setup......


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[dino]

Thanks for the info. Result in your display is exactly what I wanted to know. I’ll post pics when all set up. I’m guessing the pulse effect is simulating tides? Curious the benefit ? Or does the algae just like it ?

[Buccaneer]

Originally Posted by hfp75

I'd love a few pics of your setup......


H

Send me your email address and I will send pics

[Tom R]

Originally Posted by Buccaneer

Send me your email address and I will send pics

I would like to see your pictures as well

Tom R

tomratcliffe47@gmail.com