Lowest cost and easiest way to eliminate green hair, bubble, turf and slime algae

Discussion in 'Algae' started by SantaMonica, May 6, 2012.

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  1. Reef4life

    Reef4life Feather Duster

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  3. SantaMonica

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    It's 7.5 watts, and would be 1-sided. Would work for a 15 square inch screen.
     
  4. Reef4life

    Reef4life Feather Duster

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    Santa Monica thank you for the quick reply, what would you recommend then? two 3 watt led bulbs? and that should cover two screens of 2 by 2?
    Also what reflector would you suggest to make it two sided? Do you know a place online where i can buy it?

    Thanks!
     
  5. SantaMonica

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    One 3-watt LED can cover a 2 X 2 screen, so one on each side would do it. Or both on one side with a reflector on the other. Plastic mirror works well.
     
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    SantaMonica Fire Shrimp

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    The new Hang-On-Glass UAS with bubble remover:

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  7. Thatgrimguy

    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    This is good, now we are making it somewhere. I can't wait to see what a full year of testing produces with this design.
     
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  9. Matt Rogers

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    Very interesting design - was there a demand for in-tank methods?

    Thanks for info.
     
  10. Thatgrimguy

    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    Anyone without a sump.
     
  11. SantaMonica

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    There totally was. Nano people are the least likely to be able to build a waterproof acrylic box and put it above their display (although some did).
     
  12. Matt Rogers

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    Wow. Well I look forward to seeing these in action. Are the microwave trays (nice find) white for good reflection?