Introducing the new Turbo Algae Scrubber! (Rev 4)

[Black Pearl]

Is that mine?! Drooling

 

[PJS]

First Look at the L4

SOLD!! I'll take one! ;-)
Is it here yet...ha ha!
The new pump for it was sitting at my front door when I got home, along with what I hope is the last purchases of containers of GFO and Biopellets, calling them 'transition supplies'.

 

[TherealplexiG]

As far as size goes, it is still dependent on feeding and stocking. For a 550 you are either at L4 or L8, I guess I would lean toward the larger if you were on the weak side filtration wise

Def i would be leaning towards the bigger one, filtration is too fly that it's outta in the space. Can easily handle bioload of 10000 gallons, it's not nitrification im worried about, nor leaning too much towards denitrification as well. Coz the current setup is capable for denitrification in it self. It's just to create some food for them buggers and to have a cool looking gadget up my arsenal and to show you some love .
You already know how anal i'm by the other thread!
could you pm me the details please?
African cichlids= eats = algae (Your style)

 

[Turbo's Aquatics]

filtration is too fly that it's outta in the space.

Flippity fly filtration brutha! Outer space in yo face!

Not sure if that was what you meant to post lol but if you were looking at it as a food source i.e. algae flowing into the tank then positioning it to drain directly into the tank might be the way to go. I've noticed that my Anthias hang out by the drain of my scrubber, waiting for pods I assume

 

[TherealplexiG]

Flippity fly filtration brutha! Outer space in yo face!

Sarcasm, one of the services you offer along?
Anyways i'd buy that!
CoZ you know i loves yous...

 

[jason2459]

First Look at the L4

This is awesome. I've been avoiding watching these so not to get antsy while waiting. Now that its getting very close I decided to catch up in this thread. Now I'm excited for that L8. That thing will be big.

 

[jason2459]

One question. Can the light be flipped on one side so the dimmers can both be on the same side?

 

[Turbo's Aquatics]

On the larger units, no - the interlock rails on each end are "male/female" so the 3D printed potentiometer holder is made only for the female side. But I'm not against having one made for the male side so that the pots are both on the same side. Would not be difficult. Good suggestion, I'll work up a model for Steve's to print for me

 

[jason2459]

On the larger units, no - the interlock rails on each end are "male/female" so the 3D printed potentiometer holder is made only for the female side. But I'm not against having one made for the male side so that the pots are both on the same side. Would not be difficult. Good suggestion, I'll work up a model for Steve's to print for me

That would be great as its so long and could be difficult to see to make sure both sides are at the same setting. Mine won't be under a tank so will be a bit easier but I would still have to get on a ladder and stretch over.

 

[Turbo's Aquatics]

You can always get an Arduino based controller or just an Uno & display and control it all digitally

 

[jason2459]

You can always get an Arduino based controller or just an Uno & display and control it all digitally

Can I pipe it into my Apex? I've got a free VDM port.

Could maybe do some awesome stuff. Now I'm brainstorming as I type this. Need to get a dc apex controlled pump too. Then the Apex could set up profiles for just after cleaning, 3 days after cleaning, 6 days after cleaning 9 days after cleaning, etc (numbers from my rear end) and each a ramping up of light intensity and pump intensity leading up to full growth.

 

[Turbo's Aquatics]

Yup, surging via a DC pump at some constant base flow level is something that really hasn't been explored much.

Also the light-cycle after a harvest, that was one of the reasons I added the controller port. Plus it was inherent with the driver chip, so why not.

You can dim off of Apex & Reefkeeper via an additional board that converts 0-10v to PWM. The drivers are PWM based (CAT5101) so they need a PWM input. I don't know much about Alex programming but I do have a few of the converter boards, kinda been looking for someone to monkey with them

 

[jason2459]

Yup, surging via a DC pump at some constant base flow level is something that really hasn't been explored much.

Also the light-cycle after a harvest, that was one of the reasons I added the controller port. Plus it was inherent with the driver chip, so why not.

You can dim off of Apex & Reefkeeper via an additional board that converts 0-10v to PWM. The drivers are PWM based (CAT5101) so they need a PWM input. I don't know much about Alex programming but I do have a few of the converter boards, kinda been looking for someone to monkey with them

Look no further. lol. I have fun with my apex and programming.

 

[Turbo's Aquatics]

Been a busy weekend, took a few pics along the way

Bonding

L8 lights

L16 fixtures from this AM (nearly done now)

Football

Forgot pics of soccer games but there were a few of those as well.

Will get s few videos up later tonight or tomorrow. The L16 fixtures are beastly

 

[jason2459]

Holy cow at that L16 fixture.

 

[armanslr]

Hey Bud, got your email, I am in no rush!

 

[jason2459]

Hey Bud, got your email, I am in no rush!

Then don't watch that video! I wasn't either until I did that...

 

[PJS]

Then don't watch that video! I wasn't either until I did that...

Yes sir, eye candy to keep the anticipation going!
Think I'm going to tease myself and watch it again, glutton for punishment I are!
Can't wait but I'm doing it patiently, it's so worth it!

 

[jason2459]

Hey bud would 650gph be good for the L8?

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/dc2500hp-apex-ready-dc-waveline.html

 

[jason2459]

Looks like the rio 1700 I have now on my rev3 L3 is around 640gph with 6' head and I have to dial it back.

That waveline is 660gph with 13' head