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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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