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Thanks that worked.

Any issues with extending the width of the scrubber making it wider than the vertical height? I have a 150g stock tank as a sump and would like to use the space wisely. My...

so I have a 11x9 scrubber powered by a separate pump. I had CFLs on there, but it didn't take off as I'd like. So I got these ebay growlights and I'm already noticing significant chunks growing in...

So I got my waterfall scrubber going. screen size is 11x9. I got cfls on now, but looking to replace because of how much space they take.

Do you guys have any prefered fixture thats been working...

I went to HomeDepot and noticed these new bulbs. Would these be worth putting them in practice?
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http://www.homedepot.com/p/EcoSmart-16-Watt-65W-R30-Daylight-CFL-Light-Bulb-2-Pack-E-ES5R316250K/100687009?N=bmat

$9 and my scrubber grows like weed.

I made a new slot trimming down the screen by a few more inches. Can you link me to the 44w bulb you speak of? I'm not finding that on HomeDepot or Lowes. I'll give this a shot.



I'm assuming...

So the problem I found with my setup is the zipties holding the plastic canvas. Water builds up over the zipties and as a result, gives more flow to that area than any other area. I have one ziptie...

If i'm getting yellow or cloudy water, is this normal during the initial stage? First week with the scrubber.


Also, I am starting to see the plastic canvas turning green after 3 days, so I'm...

I understand how algae absorbs these nutrients, but how can we have a tank of 0 nitrates/phosphates if the algae actually sits in our aquarium like this uas device? If it's only emptied every 7 days,...

I have a vertical screen thats 8.5x13... according to the guidelines, i need atleast 100 real watts. Problem is i cant find CFL bulbs thqt are 50+ real watts so i can put on each side of my screen....

Sorry, your right.
Screen size is 10x9=90=90G tank. 10" wide. I calculated the screen width based off how fast my overflow fills up a gallon bucket.
The piping is 1" PVC.
screen is fed by an...

Can anyone tell me why my scrubber is doing this ? It keeps spitting out more water on the very end of the right side every few seconds. This large spill is causing a big splash and annoyance.
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In the beginning it said the general rule for the screen is dependent on the size of the tank 12x12= 144=144G tank. Later on, it states it doesn't matter how high it needs to be. Will more height...

So what are the other different ways in roughing up plastic canvas besides the hole saw?

Thanks again for the good info.I found out how much the loss is.

1. If i have a ball valve on the return line restricting some flow, how would I know how much my pump is actually pumping to make...

Is there a rough estimate as to how much a pump loses for each feet?

Looking at this link below ,

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=180385&highlight=algae+turf+scrubber

if i already have the pump, then I can determine the width of my...

This is for a freshwater aquarium. Will I be benefit from LR in a freshwater tank?

I'll go ahead and begin. I hope its worth it.

1) Where is the return pump that sends the water from the sump to the tank?

2) If I already have the overflow/sump working correctly right now, would I have any problems related to the waterfall...

So I been doing lots of homework about the algae scrubbers and i like the idea and would like to attempt the project, but i need your help.

1) the most I know about plumbing is simply creating a...