Another thing to consider is that when you cut your slot, you may have had the saw at an angle when it first cut into the pipe. You may be able to take a file and straighten it out or saw it a little...
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Another thing to consider is that when you cut your slot, you may have had the saw at an angle when it first cut into the pipe. You may be able to take a file and straighten it out or saw it a little...
Also check your salinity (if saltwater) and lighting. I have found that low salinity and lighting that is shifted too far to the red end of the spectrum will encourage cyano growth. I used to use...
Hmm, more is better. Got me thinking. What would happen if you built a scrubber screen inside a protein skimmer? Mine produces extremely fine foam. I could build a screen insert and place it down in...
That looks like a very good design. I may have to try this on a nano tank I have. I ran an algae scrubber for years and finally had to tear it apart because it worked too well... It produced so much...
The algae does not "need" to breathe but it will grow better if you give it some air... While it can absorb what it needs from the water, it absorbs more efficiently in the air.
To add to the topic, I also have found that the redder the better. I got much better results from the soft or warm white CFL bulbs than I did from the cool white or daylight. The lower the kelvin the...
I know I have some pics somewhere but I haven't found them yet. The back glass used to be absolutely covered in green algae but now it's staying clean on its own. I have never cleaned it... The rocks...
Before...
http://i42.tinypic.com/2mx0nt1.jpg
and after...
http://i42.tinypic.com/212ty1c.jpg
http://i39.tinypic.com/29w4kgk.jpg
Very nice setup... Where do you get your corals?
I think having a surge on the scrubber is key to getting good algae growth. The algae needs time to breath before it gets submerged again... It's been 3 days since I harvested and I am almost ready...
It helps if you draw a line on your pipe first before you cut it. I used CPVC pipe which already had a line drawn on it but you can draw one yourself on PVC with a straight edge and a sharpie...
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