Turf Scrubber

[MisterTang]

I tried to follow the second link in your original post, but it's dead... I'm looking for guidelines on how to build one. Do you essentially just throw a grid into your 'fuge and algae starts growing on it?

[bbyatv]

I at one time was using an old PC bulb over the refugium. I decided to try 2 Commercial Electric 27 Watt Compact Fluorescent (5,500K) bulbs from Home Depot. Man did the algae take off after I changed bulbs. These CFLs did the trick. Yes, I do run a reverse photoperiod to try and keep the pH as stable as possibele.

 

Bruce

 

I didn't see it posted; but, what's the wattage/spectrum of lighting? Are you using Reverse Photoperiods?

[bbyatv]

Sorry the link went dead

 

Below are some new links that discuss Algal Turf Scrubbers (ATS).

 

I think you should have a film of water running over the screen and lots of light aimed at it. Any way here are the links with more information.

 

http://www.thekrib.com/Filters/scrubber.html#0

 

http://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic46294-9-1.aspx

 

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f20/a...9gal-54144.html

 

http://www.reefbuilders.com/forums/diy-pro...ber-thread.html

 

Bruce

 

I tried to follow the second link in your original post, but it's dead... I'm looking for guidelines on how to build one. Do you essentially just throw a grid into your 'fuge and algae starts growing on it?