Algae Scrubber
 

Algae Scrubber
Got a new Algae Scrubber installed.
Don’t know if there any noticeable effect on corals , but I can definitely see less algae in the tank.
My Display Tank is 65 gal with 20 gal sump. Heavily fed and over skimmed.
It takes less room in the sump compare to other designs, needs less water flow (T-eed off of main circ. pump) one CFL lamp for light source and easyer to clean compare to plastic sheet ones.

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is this home made,nice design

although it looks a little small i don't know enough to say it can't be effective. it looks really well built tho that is slick.

Got it from China, it is small, but for tanks less than 90 Gal it might work. Especially when you have something like 33 Gal and no room in the sump this is good choice imo.

Can u pm me a link to where u got it

Thanks

same for me, a link please

I would guess reefshops is the seller. google it

Did you buy it online?

That is incredibly slick. I can see that being scaled up really easily, sure looks a heck of a lot more professional than the DIY scrubbers I've seen.

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.

very cool, an ats that is not incredibly hideous that's a plus! hope it works well in your system

So this is an in-sump setup, right? It's very slick. I'd like to see a link too, please!

Here is the link
http://www.reefshops.com/algae-turf-...ts-filter.html
$45 shipped to Canada.
It is in sump yes, they say provide the design and they will make it to the specs, but when i contacted him he said only if i buy 12 they will make it custom.
So if there is enough interest for a gruop buy it may work,
The guy has good english but use only simple words.

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)

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

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

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.

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

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.

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