anyone use an algae scrubber? (not magfloats)

[Harpo]

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

[cathyg_99]

Originally Posted by Harpo

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]

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

[beefORchicken]

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

[toytech]

Ive looked into the whole scrubber thing , and by the time i gathered all my supplies and mocked it up it just took up way too much space . I think a sump with a fuge and macro can do just as well if not better . Not to say that the scrubber wont work , and wont work well , the principals are all there and correct its just size, setup, and maintenance that seams to be a pain in the butt.

[MarkoD]

cant you do the same thing with a refugium?

my refugium grows crazy amounts of algae on the glass, and only clean the DT glass every 3-4 days

and i clean the inside of the refugium once a month

[Cade]

I have one set up on my system, I dont have any nitrate issues or algae problems.
My turf is growing like crazy! I have definitely noticed that I dont have to clean the glass as often. It has also given me some confidence to feed my fishies a little more.
I haven't had any large refugiums in the past so I cant really compare. I can only say that I'm happy and dont have any signs of unwanted algae growing in my system accept for in the scrubber.

[Nano]

reefwars just installed one a few weeks ago maybe he might jump in