will upgrade as i go along watch this space
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will upgrade as i go along watch this space
9 x 24watt PLL-L
this is the box
interesting so far
tagging along. Should be an interesting build.
this is how it looks fiberglass
how is it looking
here is the top view
Are you going to put a fan and a ventilation hole?
yes i am not finished yet :DQuote:
Originally Posted by SantaMonica
Of course if you don't want evaporation or cooling, you won't need one. That would also help keep the light from leaking out.
tomorrow will post the finish version of the fiberglass
this is the finish version
hopefully i will get the glass cut tomorrow and will be adding that
Glass?
so the lamps dont get wet
there is 9 of themQuote:
Originally Posted by ShanGo
Ah! Ok I see that in your drawing. I was actually thinking fiber glass and was confused since it already looks fiber glassed.
have to rethink as i cant get my hand in to glue glass so going to make 2 perpex box for the screens and lamps go in box so when i need to change lamps i take
out the perpex box
Remember too that the glass facing the screen will get wet and will need to be cleaned. If you can't reach that surface you will have a problem.
thats y i am changing abit as i have 3in of space in the perpex box easy to clean and easy to replace lampsQuote:
Originally Posted by kcress
as i will take the perpex box out :D
So the acrylic box will have it's outer face facing the water and will be easy to clean once it's removed. Great!
Was going to do it the other way put the screens in the perpex box then when i clean the screens i clean the box what do you thinkQuote:
Originally Posted by kcress
I think your latter scheme is much better as you don't have to mess with the lights each time.
Had to do some mod on the box as i could not glue the glass in place as soon as i get the rest i will post it so you can see :)
this is what i was waiting on any comments plz let me know i will start building it tomorrow ;)
So let me try to get this straight..
You are going to glue in the glass boxes?
The screens hang in the glass boxes?
How does the water get out of the glass boxes? Out thru the holes in the bottom? How do you seal the glass holes to the fiberglass box holes in a functional dependable manner?
How do you get your hand into the inside of the glass boxes to clean their soon to be fouled :mrgreen: inside faces?
You are also going add more acrylic boxes to hold the lamps?
the acrylic box will be removeable and there will be holes at the bottom with tank connections for the outletsQuote:
Originally Posted by kcress
the lamps will be in the fiberglass box to clean the box all i do is lift it out both of them
ok sat down today and did some work tell what you think
plz leave any comments
Looks to be the beginning of a very strong scrubber.
Can you post a link to those bulbs?
i got them from work did not pay for them :DQuote:
Originally Posted by SantaMonica
That looks to be bright enough.. !!!
that picture was taking in the day it was so bright i cant even look in to itQuote:
Originally Posted by kcress
no i am not as it will only run in the night cold over here lolQuote:
Originally Posted by SantaMonica
and chiller will help out
i am going to start up my scrubber tomorrow as had to get a new pump for it will post pictures of how its going
up and running will post pic tomorrow
i have started scubber on sunday how long before you see growth as mine is just light brown in colour the screen
Hard to say as there are so many variables.
Flow
Intensity
nutrient levels
tank lighting
tank competition for nutrients
available algae species existing in the tank
Everywhere from about 2 or 3 days to a week to see something.
Screen roughness is proving to be most important in getting fast growth now, and thick growth later. Followed by strong flow and light.
clean it to day 7 days now this is what it looks like
this is my second week just did a clean tell what you all think
Looks good.
Hi all this is third week this is what it looks like
i notice that the screen is not as roughed up as i thought will wait on my new one when i clean it all comes off
Are you removing the screen from the pipe for cleaning? You need to, so that the slot stays open.
no i am not will do the next time
can i clean the other screen tomorrow ?Quote:
Originally Posted by ShanGo
Looks like a well made scrubber.
Clean the whole thing this time, and use a toothbrush to clean the slot. Also use the toothbrush to get really clean the part of the screen that goes into the slot; this will make it grow back slower there.
thanks Av8bluewaterQuote:
Originally Posted by Av8bluewater
Hi can some one tell me how to use a Salifert Nitrate test kit as i wont to know if i am useing it in the right manner thanks
Hi all long time just had time to start my new screen its 4 days an i am doing a clean
is it ok let me know
Can some one tell me what as these Plz
Screen growth looks great for 4 days. That's why you want a rough screen... it holds on to algae better, and so it grows faster without letting gow. I'll use that pic as an example of how good a rough screen can grow.
The things you see are Tunicates (or "sea squirts"). They need lots of food particles and flow, and that's what your tank is providing. You should also be able to grow sponges.
Thanks i am going to let it run what type of sponges?Quote:
Originally Posted by SantaMonica
The typical blue ones are a good start. Put them in the highest flow. And they can't touch the air, not even once.
Red ones can be more trouble.
Santa how often do i clean the screen as it almost full again with green Algae
7 days
OkQuote:
Originally Posted by SantaMonica
Need to ask
i have 2 screens
How do i clean them
1) clean one say today and the next one tomorrow
2)clean one today and the next one next week
the 7days rule
1) means they get clean every 7 days
2) means one screen 7days and the next one 14 days
can some one let me know which one to do ? :?
Try cleaning one every 5 days. But if they are brown, do 4 or 3 days, until green.
just clean ater 5days Screen 1 2nd week
Fabulous!!
I'm so jealous.. :twisted:
Wow that is great. Glad to know that I still know how to make screens.
next screen will be clean tomorrow
2nd Screen 2nd week after 6days
i am having problems getting 270k pl-l lamps 4pin so i am trying 300k ones is that ok ?
Wow, what a ton of algae.
How large is your tank / bioload?
Yes 3000k are good
Verry impressive mate..well done - excelent output
i have made my scrubber and its very similar to yours.
Difference is that my box is plasic - painted black on the outside
and the ligths are attached on the side - 8 of them
ill post some pics on a new threat later today... and i hope will work as good as yours cos i have a real problem since i removed my nitrate reactor and phos media :cry:
my dilimma as follows:
cant decide what material to use for the screen
1. a very rought - up plastic one as yours
OR
2. the plastic mesh thing used in this scrubber - see link below...
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=197
Can you please advice where to get the wireing and electric work for that through a webshop? Where I live (top of the globe) you don't get to buy stuff like that for less than a fortune :p
Alternativly, if you please could post the specific names of the parts.
Thanks in advance
sorry for the delay as i was away at work i am a Electrician i got all my bits from workQuote:
Originally Posted by Vannpytt
i bought my screen from SantaQuote:
Originally Posted by mikepao13
L54ins W33ins H28ins i just use a Scrubber i feed my fish 4cube of brine shimps and auto feed .06 ml a hour of oster relishQuote:
Originally Posted by rygh
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have a problem these brown things keep coming on screen and then it goes in main tank
does any one knows y and it has a high smell to it
when you start cleaning in as if its will knock you out i have to get fresh air so strong just start doing it
the main tank has brown hair alage in it when i clean the screen it goes in 4-5 days the scrren has this brown coat on it as in picture
Try adding some iron, like Kent's Iron + Manganese. Should make the yellow turn green.
You don't want to increase flow if the screen is already letting go of things.
i see these growing on my rocks do you know y please
Can't tell what they are. But they are sure to go away with the rest of the nuisance algae.
Hi mate,
Whats going on with your ATS?
Is everything ok?
Are u happy with ur lights?
my ATS is okQuote:
Originally Posted by mikepao13
i like the 2700k better than the 3000k
going to change them over
i had a accient with my sump something fell of the shelf and broke it so had to buy a new one
thats y i did not reply to this, got it up and running this weekend will post some pictures as soon as
i have abit of time and thanks for asking M8
I really liked your lights.
Please give me some info on them.
they are PL-L 2700k 24watt 4pinQuote:
Originally Posted by mikepao13
http://gbbulbs.co.uk/cgi-bin/sh000001.p ... 1205#a1205
Thanks ShanGo,
I have a friend thats an electrician and i will show him the bulbs and he will also do the elecrical part on my new setup. Whats the other things attached to the out side called?
Im planning to use 4 x 54watts 4 pin bulbs on my 18inch x 12inch screen (2 on each side).
The things on the out side is the ballast, one of them takes two lampsQuote:
Originally Posted by mikepao13
http://www.bltdirect.com/product.php?pi ... 39+Ballast
Thanks a lot man.
Do you use any fans for the ATS?
no i do not as i have a chiller on my systemQuote:
Originally Posted by mikepao13
Hi there,
Any pics of the growth?
i just cleaned yesterday when i clean again will take a picture ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by mikepao13
Are you happy with your ATS?
Are you getting the results you want?
As already said im trying to figure the best possible design for my system. Im between the lights you are using and HOT5 but the problem with them is that i cannot find any stronger than 24watts 60cm.
Any suggestions / advice?
i am happy with my ATS and the resultsQuote:
Originally Posted by mikepao13
where are you from UK if so i can give you a link for the lamps i have
I live in Cyprus mate. Please send some links anw to see.
here is a link http://www.lampspecs.co.uk/Light-Bulbs-Tubes/Long-2G11Quote:
Originally Posted by mikepao13
I have separate my 2 screens using just 1 screen per scrubber now will see what happens as when the light comes on it get dusty ;)