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ClearWater CW-50 Installation Reefer 250
I have decided to by a Clearwater CW-50 from bulk reef supply on Black Friday with a new skimmer. I have spent some time trying to figure out how to mount this in my sump for the Red Sea Reefer 250. I believe I came up with a great way. There is not much information about this on youtube or...- chinw76
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- algae scrubber cw-50 red sea reefer 250
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Will this ATS / Algae Scrubber idea work well?
Hi All, I'm newer to the idea of running an Algae Scrubber. I've always used other methods for my tanks, but the idea of an algae scrubber interests me. I've read a lot about them recently and see that the waterfall style is the most popular currently, followed by the UAS (Upflow Algae...- HomeSlizzice
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- algae scrubber algae turf scrubber ats diy filtration
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- Forum: Reef Aquarium Discussion
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Algal Filtration In Reef Aquariums
Algal Filtration In Reef Aquariums By Bryan of Santa Monica Filtration With modern reefkeeping, more people are wanting to filter their tanks the same way that all natural reefs (and lakes and rivers) are filtered, which is by using algae. We are going to look at the main types of algal...- MarineDepot
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Algal Filtration In Reef Aquariums
Algal Filtration In Reef Aquariums By Bryan of Santa Monica Filtration With modern reefkeeping, more people are wanting to filter their tanks the same way that all natural reefs (and lakes and rivers) are filtered, which is by using algae. We are going to look at the main types of algal...- MarineDepot
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California HOG 1.3 Santa Monica Algae Scrubber For Sale
Used HOG 1.3 Santa Monica Algae Scrubber for sale. Used for 1 month, but wasn't large enough for my tank. $100 shipped.- pwilliaml
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- algae scrubber santa monica filtration
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New @ MD: Clear Water Scrubbers!
New @ MD: Clear Water Scrubbers! The natural and effective filtration method used by oceans, lakes, & rivers!- MarineDepot
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Build Thread ★ 110 Gallon (In-Wall Office Dream SPS Reef Tank) ★ PROJECT GENESIS [Total Automation, DIY & More ]★
Hello, my name is Wally. Don't know how to start this Build Thread, since I have so much to share. I'll do an intro, and see what folks are Interested in, and Expand, Elaborate, from there. I've been enjoying the Reef Hobby for the last 20+ years. Started simple and kept going. I'm an...- WallyB
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- algae scrubber anthias automation copperband butterflyfish custom sump diy diy lighting dosing sps
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Win the World's First Floating Algae Scrubber—$500 value!
Win the World's First Floating Algae Scrubber—$500 value! All oceans, lakes and rivers are filtered by algae. Take advantage of this natural filtration method by using an algae scrubber to keep your aquarium clean and healthy. We are super excited to give away the world's first floating algae...- MarineDepot
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- algae scrubber algae turf scrubber marine depot santa monica filtration surf4
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How do I know what size Turbo Alage Scrubber to get?
I get this question fairly regularly. Sometimes, the answer is pretty cut and dry. Other times, it's very much dependent on your specific tank setup and/or conditions. Things that might affect your decision might include (but are certainly not limited to): Feeding rate on an average daily...- Turbo's Aquatics
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- algae algae scrubber scrubber turbo's aquatics
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Time to spin up Turbo Algae Scrubber production!
I'll be increasing my level of Algae Scrubber production significantly over the next couple weeks. Now is the time to get in line if you've been on the fence about getting one of my scrubbers! This is due to a bit of an unfortunate circumstance related to my day job. Or, it could turn out to...- Turbo's Aquatics
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Pennsylvania Santa Monica HOG Scrubbers
I have the following for sale: (prices are shipped) Santa Monica HOG 2 with Fusion 700 air pump included. ($120) Santa Monica HOG .5 with Fusion 400 air pump included. ($60)- brogers
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- algae scrubber
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Clearwater 50 algae scrubber pump
I just purchased a Clear Water 50 algae scrubber for my RSR250, anyone by chance have one of these or that can recommend a silent pump for it? Clear water recommends 150gph. I was told the jebao 2000 dct would work perfectly for this application but at 520gph even with 8 settings and maybe a...- Circa916
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- algae scrubber clearwater
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Nano Algae Scrubber
hi! I would love some advice on where to look or what to get to make a nano algae scrubber. My display is 12g and sump is 10g. Thanks!- Becca Lane
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Monday Smorgasbord: Coupons, Customer Favs, New Arrivals, & Top Sellers
Monday Smorgasbord: Coupons, Customer Favs, New Arrivals, & Top Sellers Here's what's new & what's happening @ MD!- MarineDepot
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Too much flow through algae scrubber?!
A little while back I made a super simple algae scrubber consisting of a 70gph pond pump and some vinyl tubing. I literally made a slight in the end of the tubing and inserted some of that sewing mesh into it and used zip ties to hold it in place. Many people said it was not enough flow however...- WhiskeyCoffee
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- algae scrubber
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MD Interviews Bryan of Santa Monica Filtration
MD Interviews Bryan of Santa Monica Filtration For the past decade, Bryan from Santa Monica Filtration has been perfecting his algae turf scrubbers so hobbyists can achieve natural macroalgal filtration like you’ll find in the world’s oceans, rivers, and lakes...- MarineDepot
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Something other than plastic mesh for algae scrubber?
Ok, I love the idea of an algae scrubber. Filtering through a more diverse, balanced eco system makes great sense. One of the first thoughts I had after looking up the basics is, why not use a nylon or polyester sock for the substrate? Everyone seems to be using some form of ruffed up plastic...- tankdave
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- algae scrubber
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NEW @ MD: Algae Scrubbers from Santa Monica Filtration
NEW @ MD: Algae Scrubbers from Santa Monica Filtration Grow and harvest algae to remove nutrients or cultivate for feeding! Need help choosing an algae scrubber? Just ask! We've got one to fit just about every tank.- MarineDepot
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- algae reactor algae scrubber marine depot refugium santa monica filtration
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Type of acrylic for building Algae Scrubber
I'm thinking about building an algae scrubber. Does anyone have input on what type of acrylic should be used for building an algae scrubber? I noticed that the "Optix" brand acrylic at Lowes says it's "UV Stabilized" so my main concern with the acrylic is wavelength filtering. The LEDs being...- Tft12
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- algae scrubber ats
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Film/green hair algae and maybe bacteria (pics included)
I've had this modified bio cube 29 running for about a year now and have gone through various algae battles. For the last few months however I've had this very slow, slimy, green and brown growth on my rocks. It's getting so bad that it's clogging up the filter floss on my overflow in a few...- landlocked303
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- algae algae scrubber all in one aquarium biocube 29 green hair algae maintenance nano reef reef aquarium
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- Forum: Nuisance Algae (including bacteria)
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DIY Nano Algae Scrubber, step by step with pics
PLEASE DO NOT POST UNTIL I SAY THE LAST STEP HAS BEEN REACHED! This will take me some time to type it all out an get all the pictures right. Thanks guys and enjoy! This is a step by step guide on how I built my nano Algae Scrubber for nano reef tanks. The Algae Scrubber is made out of black...- InspectorGadget
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- acrylic algae algae bloom algae scrubber diy do it yourself reef reef aquarium saltwater aqarium sps
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Algae Scrubber Help!
I bought the Santa Monica Drop 1.4 for my BioCube 29 a few weeks ago. I have been running it for about 6 hours a night the last month and have ZERO growth... I have green hair algae on the rocks and glass, so I know there's nutrients. Any Ideas why I can't get any growth in the scrubber? Should...- landlocked303
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- algae algae scrubber biocube 29 lighting intensity nutrient reef aquarium water chemistry
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Build Thread Brandon's DIY 75G Mixed Reef Build
Hello to all! I've been wanting to start this thread to document my progress on my new tank and also receive some constructive criticism. I have been wanting to build a larger mixed reef tank for awhile and have now started to put my plans into actions. I currently have a Biocube 14 and just...- Niterunner77
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Algae Scrubber Help!
About two months ago I bought an algae scrubber from Santa Monica filtration (Drop 1.4). I have had it running and am getting ZERO growth except for some nasty slightly brown goo. In my tank however I am getting a very small amount of green hair algae. Any advice on how to get the growth in the...- landlocked303
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- algae algae scrubber maintenance nano cube nano reef
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To Skim or Not To Skim....?
Hi Everyone. I thought I would pose a question to the community here that I have been kicking around. I would like to get people's thoughts? Please read this entire post before answering. Also, please answer the polling questions below. First.... a bit of background. I have been keeping...- dansreef
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- algae scrubber protein skimmer skimmer
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