Just giving an update to what I’ve been working on !!! A buddy of mine gave me an ATS did a lot of adjustments. Made it a hang over the side on the sump. Shy on space LoL. Currently just running hose water out in garage-to figure out how my flows are going to work out and make sure I like the...
Got nutrients?
This scrubber crushes all others. My Nitrates were in the 60s for months (phosphates weren't great either) and this scrubber did an amazing job getting everything under control. The design is genius -- you can slide out the tray for cleaning; and the unit either sits on top of...
Key points:
Refugiums and algae turf scrubbers can't run nutrients low enough to run an ultra low nutrient system;
They make a system phosphate-limited, so you're always going to have residual nitrate;
Algal exudates tint the water yellow and require protein skimming;
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After reading a million posts here, I am trying my hand at a turf scrubber. Cobbling together ideas from other reefers, I decided to convert the skimmer sock area and try to maximize surface area. Using waterproof LEDs and boat load of hot glue, I came up with the following design. I post every...
I have a Red Sea reefer 170 coming up on 2 years old an I have been having trouble keeping nitrate an phosphate down. I have accumulated 7 fish in the tank an a few coral mostly LPS. I feed frozen food everyday an have scaled back on the amount trying to reduce nitrate an phosphate but still...
Hello everyone,
My name is David and I live in Manchester, England.
Thanks for stopping by my GazuntaiReef build thread!
UPDATE MONDAY 22 MARCH 2021:
I use Core7 Triton method to maintain most of my parameters.
The aquarium is around 280 Gallons.
Lightly stocked at the moment with both hard...
I have decided to part out my Red Sea Reefer 250 build. I had it almost completed (wet tested) and ready to start cycle. Family financial and health issues have forced me to sell. Sad but it must be done.
Anyway, I have a brand new custom build (by Clearwater) red CW-50 Algae Scrubber with...
I have decided to part out my Red Sea Reefer 250 build. I had it almost completed (wet tested) and ready to start cycle. Family financial and health issues have forced me to sell. Sad but it must be done.
Anyway, I have a brand new custom build (by Clearwater) red CW-50 Algae Scrubber with...
Unfortunately I will be moving later this year, and as a result will be selling off most of my livestock and equipment. I have a CW-100 Clearwater Algae Scrubber that has never been taken out of the box. San Jose area. $350. I borrowed the image from Bulk Reef Supply (hope this is ok).
- Dustin
I have a algae turf scrubber body that is build to accommodate the approximately 6"x6" flat LED lights on both sides. I've been looking at a bunch of ACKE brand lights on Amazon, but I am curious as to what others are using for their ATS. I'm strongly leaning toward the 35w version, but it just...
In this video I discuss growing algae with a focus on the RAIN2 Algae Turf Scrubber.
In my opinion, there is no better way to keep nutrients in check, and combat algae in your display than a properly size refugium, algae reactor or algae turf scrubber.
I’ve been considering how best to plumb the dual overflow/return on my center drilled 150gal build and I need some input from you knowledgeable reefers out there:
Is there any reason I couldn’t pipe both of my overflow down tubes through two algae turf skimmers?
In theory this would mean all...
Hi All,
I'm newer to the idea of running an Algae Scrubber. I've always used other methods for my tanks, but the idea of an algae scrubber interests me. I've read a lot about them recently and see that the waterfall style is the most popular currently, followed by the UAS (Upflow Algae...
Algal Filtration In Reef Aquariums
By Bryan of Santa Monica Filtration
With modern reefkeeping, more people are wanting to filter their tanks the same way that all natural reefs (and lakes and rivers) are filtered, which is by using algae.
We are going to look at the main types of algal...
Algal Filtration In Reef Aquariums
By Bryan of Santa Monica Filtration
With modern reefkeeping, more people are wanting to filter their tanks the same way that all natural reefs (and lakes and rivers) are filtered, which is by using algae.
We are going to look at the main types of algal...
Win the World's First Floating Algae Scrubber—$500 value!
All oceans, lakes and rivers are filtered by algae. Take advantage of this natural filtration method by using an algae scrubber to keep your aquarium clean and healthy.
We are super excited to give away the world's first floating algae...
I’m October of 2017 my wife and I bought a coralife biocube 29 from a coworker who has been in the hobby for over 10 years. He actually bought the set up for himself while he was trying to convince me to buy it for my kids. My son is allergic to cats and dogs, but loves animals. So my co...
I have read to clean your screen weekly but I recently had my tank fallow so the ATS wasn't producing much. It's now producing again and I wonder how often and how clean should I clean the screen.
The tank partition/stand build progress
The family room/finished basement is the chosen room.
Introduction:
I'm an Electrical Engineer living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, living out my dream job designing laser tag gear for a living! Basically get paid to go in every day and...
Have you been having algae problems in your display tank? Do you feed your fish as much as you would eat? Are you sick and tired of struggling to keep your sand clean? Do you want me to stop asking you questions because the answer is “Yes?” The problems you are experiencing are centered around...