Algae Scrubber

[michaelis88]

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]

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

[RuGlu6]

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]

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.

[RuGlu6]

Originally Posted by Bryan

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.

[subman]

Originally Posted by Bryan

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.

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.

[hillegom]

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

[RuGlu6]

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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[Bryan]

Originally Posted by hillegom

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

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