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

[ruddybop]

I would really like to add an overflow/sump and build a diy scrubber. Cost and converting my current configuration (stand, lights, etc..) may not be easily feasible. I will probably wait to see the results of the HOG.5 before making a decision which way to go. I really like your setup and appreciate the info!

Your very welcome...and good luck in which type you choose.....

[SantaMonica]

Bending the screen backwards is fine. It means the bubbles are hitting the screen.

[ruddybop]

Bending the screen backwards is fine. It means the bubbles are hitting the screen.

SM.. I think I know what he means... I have a scrubber on my 15G and the bubbles with the water flow on one side push the screen back slightly at an angle and the bubbles don't even touch the screen.. with less algae growth...

[ruddybop]

I would really like to add an overflow/sump and build a diy scrubber. Cost and converting my current configuration (stand, lights, etc..) may not be easily feasible. I will probably wait to see the results of the HOG.5 before making a decision which way to go. I really like your setup and appreciate the info!

Your welcome and thanks for the compliment on my setup....

[MorganAtlanta]

SM.. I think I know what he means... I have a scrubber on my 15G and the bubbles with the water flow on one side push the screen back slightly at an angle and the bubbles don't even touch the screen.. with less algae growth...

I looped a zip tie through the screen that touches the back wall of the enclosure to keep the screen tilted slightly forward. I got very little growth before I did that.

[ruddybop]

I looped a zip tie through the screen that touches the back wall of the enclosure to keep the screen tilted slightly forward. I got very little growth before I did that.

Ah yes that will work. Then the bubbles will follow the screen instead of pushing it back....

[traxiii]

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

WHat about using a reflective coating on the back side so as to bounce the light back to the other side of the screen?

[traxiii]

Ordered a Marina S20 from Amazon, picked up a sheet of screen from the yardage/craft store, looking forward to adding it onto my 29gal sump, between the H1 fluidized bed and the return pumps. It's on a just cycled 100gal display tank I'm hoping to keep nitrates well below 5ppm and keep Discus with fewer water changes. The HOB is scheduled for delivery next Tues. I plan to post pics when I do the install. Thanks for the inspiration!

[ruddybop]

WHat about using a reflective coating on the back side so as to bounce the light back to the other side of the screen?

Kerry made a great suggestion also and it has room for a small led set up on the back between the tank and the filter. I think he said there is 1 1/4" between the filter and tank....

I have this on a 10G tank so I only need one side for the amount of feeding I do.

Thanks for the suggestion though. A reflective coating would work for a little bit until the algae grew and blocked the light...

[ruddybop]

Ordered a Marina S20 from Amazon, picked up a sheet of screen from the yardage/craft store, looking forward to adding it onto my 29gal sump, between the H1 fluidized bed and the return pumps. It's on a just cycled 100gal display tank I'm hoping to keep nitrates well below 5ppm and keep Discus with fewer water changes. The HOB is scheduled for delivery next Tues. I plan to post pics when I do the install. Thanks for the inspiration!

Cool.....good luck with your scrubber and don't forget to post your outcome once you get it running....