How to build a floating surface algae scrubber

Discussion in 'Algae' started by SantaMonica, May 22, 2013.

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  1. SantaMonica

    SantaMonica Fire Shrimp

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  3. Jake

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    Cool idea! Have you used this system before?
     
  4. SantaMonica

    SantaMonica Fire Shrimp

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    Using 3 of them now on my reef pool.
     
  5. geemanaz

    geemanaz Plankton

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    are you going to sell it soon
     
  6. CashMoney6980

    CashMoney6980 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Can we see pics of your setup plz? Very cool design!!
     
  7. SantaMonica

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  9. Pny

    Pny Astrea Snail

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    How does this scrubber perform compared to other UAS/ATS models?
     
  10. SantaMonica

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    It is an Upflow :)

    So far for SW, it's been far superior in growth. And certainly the easiest and fastest to clean.
     
  11. jgreenberg

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    Could you make a PVC frame to float it?
     
  12. SantaMonica

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