Algae Scrubber Ideas

Reeferz412 · 12/10/2011, 04:04 PM

So I have a 20 gallon reef tank with a bit of a green hair algae problem. A friend recommended an algae scrubber. I want to build one and place it in a H.O.B. filter. I have no sump on this tank because I didnt have space, and I only have this algae issue. I chose the H.O.B filter because my lights shine over the filter already so mine as well place the scrubber in there. Has anyone ever done this before? Or does anyone have a better idea?

uncleof6 · 12/10/2011, 04:20 PM

HOB with Macro will most likely solve your issue, considering the design issues associated with algae scrubbers-- and associated maintenance. They are "cool" these days, (after years in obsolescence) and make for good conversations, but they are not really needed.

Reeferz412 · 12/10/2011, 04:25 PM

What kind of macro algae do you reccomend? Chaeto? Caulerpa?

uncleof6 · 12/10/2011, 04:37 PM

Chaetomorpha......*, Caulerpa prolifera (if you can get it,) Gracilaria......*, Halimeda......*

widmer · 12/10/2011, 05:01 PM

We all have our personal opinions on algae scrubbers vs other filtration methods based on what we've seen. My opinion would be that since you are open to the idea of trying one, you should definitely go for it. Here's a great thread from the advanced topics forum where you can get a lot of positive info and feedback on your algae scrubber questions:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1977420

Happy reefing

Reeferz412 · 12/10/2011, 05:15 PM

ill look into the chaeto, and more info on the algae scrubbers. hell, I may try both lol. It seems like algae scrubbers are sump friendly and to a larger scale though....

12/10/2011, 04:04 PM	#1
Reeferz412 Coral Hoarder Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,247	Algae Scrubber Ideas So I have a 20 gallon reef tank with a bit of a green hair algae problem. A friend recommended an algae scrubber. I want to build one and place it in a H.O.B. filter. I have no sump on this tank because I didnt have space, and I only have this algae issue. I chose the H.O.B filter because my lights shine over the filter already so mine as well place the scrubber in there. Has anyone ever done this before? Or does anyone have a better idea?

12/10/2011, 04:20 PM	#2
uncleof6 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: AWOL Posts: 12,013	HOB with Macro will most likely solve your issue, considering the design issues associated with algae scrubbers-- and associated maintenance. They are "cool" these days, (after years in obsolescence) and make for good conversations, but they are not really needed. __________________ "Things should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler." (oft attributed to Einstein; most likely paraphrasing by Roger Sessions; compactly articulates the principle of Occam's Razor) Current Tank Info: 325 6' wide Reef

12/10/2011, 04:37 PM	#4
uncleof6 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: AWOL Posts: 12,013	Chaetomorpha......, Caulerpa prolifera (if you can get it,) Gracilaria......, Halimeda......* __________________ "Things should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler." (oft attributed to Einstein; most likely paraphrasing by Roger Sessions; compactly articulates the principle of Occam's Razor) Current Tank Info: 325 6' wide Reef

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12/10/2011, 04:25 PM	#3
Reeferz412 Coral Hoarder Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,247	What kind of macro algae do you reccomend? Chaeto? Caulerpa?

12/10/2011, 05:01 PM	#5
widmer Drug Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 2,958	We all have our personal opinions on algae scrubbers vs other filtration methods based on what we've seen. My opinion would be that since you are open to the idea of trying one, you should definitely go for it. Here's a great thread from the advanced topics forum where you can get a lot of positive info and feedback on your algae scrubber questions: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1977420 Happy reefing

12/10/2011, 05:15 PM	#6
Reeferz412 Coral Hoarder Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,247	ill look into the chaeto, and more info on the algae scrubbers. hell, I may try both lol. It seems like algae scrubbers are sump friendly and to a larger scale though....