Algae Scrubber

RuGlu6 · #1 03-20-2013, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Midway

Uhh I did not know they did kind of Algae Scrubbers. I have an ATS though in my sump. it is a sheet of plastic 10" X 10" with LED lights and it grows algae like crazy. This may work for light fed tanks and I doubt it would export a lot nutrients since the space for algae growth is very limited.

Yah, you are correct don’t expect a miracle, nevertheless even with this small size I remove good chunk of algae every one or two weeks.
If they can make it wider though it would increase surface area greatly without too much increase in cost (I think)

RuGlu6 · #2 03-20-2013, 09:20 PM

You may also consider this T tube i feed both my Calc reactor and Algae Scrubber with one like that. Or get one localy if you can. Just an idea.
Oh, and also it takes a month to get here from China.

http://www.reefshops.com/diy-tube-yo...eter-6mm-.html

Skimmerking · #3 03-20-2013, 10:51 PM

That's looks pretty good just have it wider using acrylic would make this a great DIY project

michaelis88 · #4 03-20-2013, 11:45 PM

jesus guys, this is the one I saw in China, its very popular in my home country because they are super cheap and looks very effective. To be honest, the price that you linked is kinda over price compare to what I saw, they sell like $10-$15 each piece in China LMAO.

11purewater · #5 03-21-2013, 12:10 AM

do you remove all the algae when cleaning or just half,as I've heard recommended

RuGlu6 · #6 03-22-2013, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 11purewater

do you remove all the algae when cleaning or just half,as I've heard recommended

No i remove all of it, and wash in the bathroom sink under tap water, it grows back pretty fast now. In the beginning it was slower but now after each cleaning it comes back no problem. It came with small plastic scrubber "tool" so its easy to do.

Bryan · #7 03-23-2013, 09:26 AM

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.

Midway · #8 03-21-2013, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by RuGlu6

Yah, you are correct don’t expect a miracle, nevertheless even with this small size I remove good chunk of algae every one or two weeks.
If they can make it wider though it would increase surface area greatly without too much increase in cost (I think)

Yeah you're right, i think if they can make it wider so more algae can grow, you got a good thing going on here. I'd be very interested in they can make it wider, looks like a good design.