I had to do it

[zoa]

Okay,

Just a standard 10G with stock lighting.


Bad shot looking through the hood from the top.


Better shot from underneth. looking through the front glass.


A short video of it spining.


So what do you guys and gals think.?

[zoa]

This is a pretty fresh setup only about three weeks old. Do you think I should rub HA from my other tank to get it going, or should I just let it be.

[zoa]

I should clairify that the tank is three weeks old not the scrubber.

[SantaMonica]

It should work. Lighting needs to be 10K or under, 6500K would be the best compromise (since it's display lighting too). What is the light power?

[zoa]

Well that is what I am concered about. The factory hood is only 17 watts. Since I built it I removed the chaeto wich was doing okay. Today I have my real first signs of alage on the glass. It looks like diatoms. I am hoping they get started on the screen soon.

[SantaMonica]

I don't think it will be enough power, or the right K. But do try it.

[zoa]

Do you have any ideas on how I can supplement the lighting in that area? I don't really want to go all out as this is just something to tide me over till the 20 is complete. So I don't want to spend any money on it if I don't have to. But if the idea is doable then......

[SantaMonica]

Remove the entire hood, and use a clip on light.

[zoa]

Ha, Ha, I knew you would say that. I am scared to go top less as my wifes hair spray goes every where.

Also What does HA look like when it is starting to die? Mine is starting to turn white and shrinking. It is starting to resemble a scrubbie type pad.(only white ish.) If that makes any sense.

[zoa]

Nobody?