Algae scrubber placement.

[skyjacker07]

I’m curious if anyone has placed their scrubber outside the stand of their aquarium? I don’t have enough room in my sump area so I’m looking at placing it outside the stand.

 

[exnisstech]

I'm researching scrubbers for a new build. Which scrubber are you looking at? I haven't seen a sealed unit that could be plumbed in and out but I've just started researching. I have no affiliation with the company but Santimonica Filtration makes a floating unit that uses an air pump called surf 2. Pics from the vendors web page

 

[Garf]

I seem to remember @Turbo's Aquatics can be plumbed externally, let's ask him.

 

[Gtinnel]

I’ve never used one but I believe Foursquare Aquatics were designed for external placement too.
I think I’d be too nervous to mount one to where if it leaked the water would not be contained in the tank/sump.

 

[VintageReefer]

Yes there are external ones that can be plumbed in

I have the surf 2, highly recommend it Harvested today

 

[laverda]

If you have an overflow, you might be able to just incorporate it there. See my thread here> Build an ATS for under $30.00

 

[laverda]

If you have an overflow, you might be able to just incorporate it there. See my thread here> Build an ATS for under $30.00
Mine is very efficient at removing nutrients. I can easilly drive them to zero if i run the lights on it too long.

 

[Turbo's Aquatics Verified Sponsor]

I seem to remember @Turbo's Aquatics can be plumbed externally, let's ask him.

I’m curious if anyone has placed their scrubber outside the stand of their aquarium?

Yup I've had several people do this. The issue is that you have to ensure that your drains are sealed since you are not over a sump. On top of that, you have to account for Murphy and plan that at some point, water is going to get out of the unit. This will generally happen when you are on vacation for 2 weeks, and it will definitely happen if you fully automate your system so that no one needs to babysit the tank.

So basically, having some kind of drip-tray that routes escaped water back to the sump.

Aside from that, court danger if you must I suppose!

 

[skyjacker07]

I'm researching scrubbers for a new build. Which scrubber are you looking at? I haven't seen a sealed unit that could be plumbed in and out but I've just started researching. I have no affiliation with the company but Santimonica Filtration makes a floating unit that uses an air pump called surf 2. Pics from the vendors web page

I actually ordered the icecap pro external scrubber, it’s not the most appealing but I put mine on a stand next to the tank and went through the side of my stand, with 2 holes and plumbed it that way.

 

[tsharpe291]

I actually ordered the icecap pro external scrubber, it’s not the most appealing but I put mine on a stand next to the tank and went through the side of my stand, with 2 holes and plumbed it that way.

ive got the same scrubber, I have mine on top of my sump but if I did it outside like that id probably drill myself a third drain up higher just to be safe