Algae scrubber for nano

[ZachP]

I have a nuvo fusion 20 and I'm starting to wonder if a scrubber would be a more efficient option then a tiny fuge. It looks like the Santa Monica drop .6 would fit perfect if I moved my heater to center return chamber. Then I could also keep my skimmer and media baskets with no problem. Anybody have experience with these scrubbers?

 

[pelphrey]

YouTube "CJ's aquariums algae scrubber"

 

[ZachP]

YouTube "CJ's aquariums algae scrubber"

Just watched that a minute ago. He seems to be happy with it

 

[ajmckay]

I think that an algae scrubber generally would be more efficient than a small fuge - which won't really do much as far as nutrient export is concerned.

I think the SM upflow scrubbers should in theory work fine as long as you have the right nutrient mix and maintenance routine. The general consensus is that waterfall type scrubbers are more effective - but you really need a sump for that. Good luck!

 

[Devaji]

I thought about doing a DIY upflow or drop style on my 20L nano. I have a upflow on my 90 its going pretty good I agree the water fall would be better tho I do like the upflows as a space saver. I say go for it.

 

[ZachP]

I think I'm going to try it out here soon. Worst come to worst it just doesn't work great

 

[blizzardscout2]

I vote scrubber. Can you fit the SM in the back chambers?

 

[ZachP]

I vote scrubber. Can you fit the SM in the back chambers?

If I moved my heater to the center chamber it would fit perfect in the other chamber