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Any updates spuck? How bout some pictures?

Maybe you should dedicate a screen for each type you have vs having them duke it out for space?... Just a thought.

Doing that however, might reduce any kind of immunities they are building up as...

Ever notice your rank desciption on here?

Under my handle it says "Slime Algae"

Under yours it says "Turf Algae"

Otheres are "Scrubbers"

I'm not so sure "slime algae" describes...

prolly not enough yet to make a difference... well when you think its grown enough to show, post some pics? OK??

thanks

glad it seems to be taking hold, that is very good

any updates KCress?

Just curious how you making out, take some pics.. testing etc..

though water powered wheel is tempting for its simplicity.. I think you would need:

1. LOT of water to move a grown out drum/screen... and

B. It would have to also be moving pretty quickly...

Wouldnt the Algae get dizzy going round and around? hehehe

I would think larg GHA clumps would also want to TEAR off the drum easily, and it would have turn slowly...

Then there is the issue...

Well right now its a trade secret until I have my V Scrubber ready to market.

Coke didn't just give away it's recipe did it? No its hidden in some Vault somewhere lol :)

Part of me wants...

Funny now you mention it KC,

Actually That screen material was exposed to air like that on my system too when it was growing so I thnk you fine. So no worries, my V Scrump is powered by my...

Where you at KC?

No updates no replies, don't see you on COD4 either? What gives... Was on from 12 till 2am last night solid!

See some more pics, and plz answer my questions in above post too...

I'll get exited for you! LOL... Looks like it's taking hold?

My money? Is on Algaenator's HA... hehehe, but then, I'm a bit biased, no?

Question, Did you put BOTH halves of the screen...

Update:

For any of you interested in getting Starter ATS screens from me....I sent a 20" x 10"starter screen ( basically one half of my Victory Scrubber Scrump) and several loose " Hair Stars"...

Update:

For any of you interested in getting Starter ATS screens from me....I sent a 20" x 10"starter screen ( basically one half of my Victory Scrubber Scrump) and several loose " Hair Stars"...

Looking good KCress!

You got the proper lights dialed in now, and now you have a Starter Screen to mess with, from a proven system (My V Scrubber) this should help to see what's really going on...

Hi all!
Im offering 6"x6" pre grown ATS screen material sheets for sale for $40.00 +SH. These have been harvested off my Victory ATS scrubber. Found here viewtopic.php?f=3&t=376

You can see...

Hi SM!

I have double screen/canvass on that side sandwitched, and both sheets roughed to shreds.

Actually I dont mind the chunks coming off, its a "Circle of Life" kind of thing, heheh
...

Wow long time coming, have some quick picks to post of a maturing screen and
harvested hair algae from my screens before I fed it to my fish... My Emperator and Blue Tang
really like the greens...

KCress..

yes I have lost flesh on knuckles over the years, and bled all over it, on that subject I couldnt agree more.. Great flesh ripper!

Not sure about he leaching of the HB and stucco,...

Chris D. Interesting idea, I could easily surround the bulbs with acrylic tubing, but if you notice with CPFL they have the starter/tranformer/ballasts in the BASES, thats where they get hot and...

Also changed out lights, removed the spotlights and installed 2ea 30w 3000k linear standard CPFL so no more floodlights.

Will add another center 2 ea CPFL shortly to increase to 4 CPFL screw...

Here is a drawing of my latests concoction, its another hybrid design gleaned from Vertical ATS scrubbers using the standard slot/zip tie type spray bar to move water onto/across the ATS screen. But...

No worries M8, its all good and heat is relevant to the thread something to think about!.... Interesting idea on the adjustable slotted pipes.. I will ponder that, and can look into that.. 1/2" PVC...

Hi, interesting concept. Just one thing I thought I would mention is the use of a Rubbermaid container. Not sure if you read the article by Eric Bourneman on Marinedepot.com about problems with...

Algaenator

Here's some thoughts including things I wish I could do if I had the money and/or time and/or space....

Waterflow through unit
To me the problem here is that, especially if running...

Kcress,

My spray bars are each connected to 1 drain line from my overflow which has a CJStandpipe at its origination inside the overflow. Not sure what you mean by "flooded" and "open channel"...

Also about the flooding issue KCress, if the trough were to backup and the 1" drain line totally clogged, the water level would drop in the return section and the pump would pretty quickly start...

SantaMonica Nice. Looks similar to Broder's

Thanks SM, Im pretty happy with it, I looked at his design and thread when he posted a link on my "See Scrubber" he gets great growth and has a good...

Algeantor wrote: "Being able to place your lights ABOVE the ATS and even INTO it, if you want (using several straight down CF with no reflectors) give you a LOT of options for lighting the SCrump....

For the prototype I purchased a REPTILE two bulb metal fixture. I liked this since it had Two sockets, you could angle them and it was the right size.

Each socket/ light has its own power on off,...

Heres a drawing of my slotted 1/2" Spray Bars which feed the trough on each side above each screen. Since I dont insert the screens into the PVC I came up with the slotted idea. I liked the drilled...

For the production version everything will be acrylic and much nicer looking. I just made the prototype to TEST my theories and the idea.

The SCrump idea is a very simple design that consists of...

For production MODEL: It is a very simple design that consists of two modular acrylic rectangle tanks: a long 24" trough and a return section with plumbing that connects them both. They are seperate...

Hi Guys,

I have been working on a new hybrid horizontal/vertical ATS design for a scrubbing sump... or a "SCRUMP" as I like to call it, if you will. I plan on producing these shortly, in order...

I finally got my 1334 Firewire Card from New Egg, Once I get that installed, I can connect up my HD Vid cam and UPload some vids to the NeT. I will shoot and upload a Vid of the thing in action so...

To do this modd and to make this work you simply need some ABS glue, PVC clear glue, 3/4" Locline, 3/4" Locline FEMALE/MALE fitting, Eductor, and finally some PVC fittings..

1. I had to mod the...

My closed loop pump died, so I had to come up with a temporary solution for water movement in my tank that I thought I would share. I already had the th Mag 5 lying around (which I used for water...

Thanks for the reply's SM.

Will PM you about coming over, sounds good Maybe next weekend? Love to see your setup in person.

Interesting link on the feeding thingy, great idea! (ebay links to...

For those of you who havent seen it, check this post out!

viewtopic.php?f=7&t=91

Questions:
1. How long has it been running with no skimmer, and ATS only on that tank?

2. What type of food...

Its all about tank Volume too. A nano or smaller 30-50 tank has VERY little room for error while a 100Ga with 30 GA has MUCH more room for error... way more forgiving... and tolerance for pollutants...

is that 45W and Equivalent or true wattage?

ie 23W Lamp = 90W equivalent?

Or is it 45W true wattage = like 120W Equivalent?

How many bulbs and what type are you using? (typical exterior...

Now thats what im talking about!

thanks for posting...

what amt, wattage and color temp lights you using?

Hey I have a question for you about the velocity and tenacity of your water flow,...

Hey SM,

Good tip,

BTW I saw the post with your tank shots.. man looking good! Everything looks healthy and vibrant and growing in your tank.

U run no skimmer only use a scrubber, you feed...

I just spent 2 hours explaining how to upload and post picturers to the web/forums.. here...

I am requsting full Mature scrubber pics on this thread, and my first 4 posts are trying to help people...

Cool good to hear, when my scrubber starts growing in a bit more I will try it out. Every fish is different but most will probably like it. Better than tossing it? Circle of life kind of thing.....

cool.. there must be a name for the "turf" algae other than "turf" lol...

Well I like the design idea overall, maybe you could spill the top screen onto the TOP of the other screen... instead of on the middle of it? Seems like you are wasting a lot of surface area?

I...

Your chubby Yeller tang eats it? Interesting.. if so..

So my new math skills tell me you are using 100W total.. Goodly amount of flow rate to...

Interesting color temp in the 3000k range mmmm...

I am using 75W @ 5100K on RT side ( which was my...

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