Ruddybop's 2nd UAS Inspired By Kerry... :)

[ruddybop]

So after seeing (((((Kerry's)))))) Marina S15 HOB Filter/Scrubber I decided to make one of my own. This is great for a 10 or 15 Gallon tank and I do have one at work in my office. Thanks for the idea Kerry...

Here are some pics of my design and light set up for it. I have had it running for about a week now, but there is another scrubber in this tank so it just has a hint of growth.

The first two are without the light guard on the bubbler



Here I have a plastic guard so the algae stays off the bubbler



The rest are my light design and cooling fan installation. I found some old exercise mach and used the plastic guard to make a box. Cut it to size in my table saw and glued it together with Weld On 16 for acrylics and other plastics. These smaller computer fans have a tendency to scream pretty loud so I'm using a 9v power supply instead of 12v and the little sucker is spinning nice with just 9 volts.

[SantaMonica]

Love that rate of bubbles

[kerry]

I like it!! I hope to get mine going soon.

[ruddybop]

I like it!! I hope to get mine going soon.

Thanks Kerry... All I have left to do is paint the clear HOB black so it keeps the light from glaring in the tank...

[ruddybop]

Love that rate of bubbles

That pump I have really puts them out...

[HeavyTy]

which pump are you using? im currently using one from wal mart

[ruddybop]

which pump are you using? im currently using one from wal mart

EcoPlus Commercial Air Pump 5 --$70.47 with tax. 120v 80Watts 4.2 PSI, 3/8" ID Tube size, Single Outlet 88 Liter/min (3.11 CFM)

It also runs my scrubber in 55G. I have adjusting valves on it so I can control the amount I want.

[alex leblanc]

Could it work with a ac500? Is the plastic from this filter is as dark as a AC500?

[ruddybop]

Could it work with a ac500? Is the plastic from this filter is as dark as a AC500?

These Marina HOBs are almost clear. I think Kerry is using a darker plastic filter, but I'm not sure on the success rate he is having.

Check out Kerry's UAS HOB project....

[kerry]

Could it work with a ac500? Is the plastic from this filter is as dark as a AC500?

I am using a HOB with a slight tint to and the LED performance is just fine.