Sorta tried that with a seaclone skimmer but wasn't satisfied with the results. I pulled the plug and came up with an in-sump overflow instead that is working like a charm. In fact, I'm building an...
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Sorta tried that with a seaclone skimmer but wasn't satisfied with the results. I pulled the plug and came up with an in-sump overflow instead that is working like a charm. In fact, I'm building an...
This is exactly what I was trying to achieve by using my old seaclone skimmer for a UAS. The jury is still out on the viability of the unit, but not because of the bubbling which is actually quite...
How many leds did you buy, just the two or more ? The driver states that the power output is 0.5 to 12W, so it should handle two leds, but it won't be as efficient as if it were running 4 leds....
Here's a diagram of how the unit functions...is this what you were thinking. Maybe I am wrong but I anticipate seeing the algae grow on the inside of the screen closest to the leds. This is where...
I'm not sure I understand your point re self-limiting...wouldn't all single-sided scrubbers be self-limiting in this way ?
Sorry if I'm having a blonde moment :)
Hopefully these are more to your liking...
07.jpg is the mk1 central core (pvc pipe) with the leds tightly wrapped around (many are damaged from direct contact with the saltwater). Ignore the air...
I just fired up mark 2 of my design which is based on an old seaclone skimmer I had laying around. It struck me that by introducing the air flow into the circulation pump that I should get good...
Do you run the air continuously like the water flow...or run it periodically like the lighting ?