datalore44
04-05-2011, 04:37 AM
Hi Everyone.
This is my first try at making an algae scrubber, so I would appreciate any input from you guys/gals.
I have heard so many good things about these natural nitrate/phosphate removers, so I am now determined to make up an algae scrubber for my Boyu TL550 24gal.
I am going to make it in a fliptop/pedal bin with 2 x 38w 2d lights @ 3500k http://www.worldwideshoppingmall.co.uk/ ... in-38w.asp (http://www.worldwideshoppingmall.co.uk/lighting/ccf-2d-lamp-4-pin-38w.asp)
I am going to surround the inside with mylar diamond reflective foil http://www.hg-hydroponics.co.uk/1m-diff ... 2334-p.asp (http://www.hg-hydroponics.co.uk/1m-diffusion-foil-diamond-reflective-mylar-2334-p.asp).
And enclose the lamps in diy acrylic boxes. Here is the basic priciple of what the finished scrubber will look like without the lights. http://www.thereeftank.com/gallery/show ... hp?i=20720 (http://www.thereeftank.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=20720)
I have the plastic sheet for the algae to grow on http://www.magicladycrafts.co.uk/10ct-p ... -213-p.asp (http://www.magicladycrafts.co.uk/10ct-plastic-canvas---270-x-340-1050x1350-213-p.asp)
I will post pictures when I start the project.
Any thoughts would be much appreciated.
This is my first try at making an algae scrubber, so I would appreciate any input from you guys/gals.
I have heard so many good things about these natural nitrate/phosphate removers, so I am now determined to make up an algae scrubber for my Boyu TL550 24gal.
I am going to make it in a fliptop/pedal bin with 2 x 38w 2d lights @ 3500k http://www.worldwideshoppingmall.co.uk/ ... in-38w.asp (http://www.worldwideshoppingmall.co.uk/lighting/ccf-2d-lamp-4-pin-38w.asp)
I am going to surround the inside with mylar diamond reflective foil http://www.hg-hydroponics.co.uk/1m-diff ... 2334-p.asp (http://www.hg-hydroponics.co.uk/1m-diffusion-foil-diamond-reflective-mylar-2334-p.asp).
And enclose the lamps in diy acrylic boxes. Here is the basic priciple of what the finished scrubber will look like without the lights. http://www.thereeftank.com/gallery/show ... hp?i=20720 (http://www.thereeftank.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=20720)
I have the plastic sheet for the algae to grow on http://www.magicladycrafts.co.uk/10ct-p ... -213-p.asp (http://www.magicladycrafts.co.uk/10ct-plastic-canvas---270-x-340-1050x1350-213-p.asp)
I will post pictures when I start the project.
Any thoughts would be much appreciated.