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cathyg_99 04-19-2011 04:08 AM

anyone use an algae scrubber? (not magfloats)
 
does anyone have an algae scrubber on their tank? is it worth it, how do you find it?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algae_scrubber

Edmonton newbie 04-19-2011 04:10 AM

cathy its bin tried and swore by on rc for awhile if you have the real estate for the size of screen needed. looks very interesting and i have thought about trying it on my next setup

hillegom 04-19-2011 04:12 AM

This will take you a few days to read.
You have to take everything with a grain of salt lol

http://www.algaescrubber.net/forums/

cathyg_99 04-19-2011 04:26 AM

do you know anyone who has one on canreef? theres only one before and after photo and it just looks like the tank matured more than anything

hillegom 04-19-2011 05:06 AM

Sorry I meant this one
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...verything.html

You have to wade through the name calling, and decide what is good for you

dsaundry 04-19-2011 03:14 PM

Very interesting read, I may try to put one together for my system and see how it works.

Harpo 04-28-2011 01:27 AM

So did you ever get this going and did it work?

cathyg_99 04-28-2011 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harpo (Post 609902)
So did you ever get this going and did it work?

no i really dont have the space for it, i wish i could see someones tank that has it running though...

viperfish 04-28-2011 02:11 AM

It seems there are a couple of identical threads being discussed at the same time http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...threadid=74987

beefORchicken 04-28-2011 04:05 AM

yes a pseudo ATS, basically beards growing on aquaclears. a little extra export


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