DIY Algae Reactor

[truetricia]

Yes, it works really well but I took it down about 2 weeks ago because I didn't like seeing it hang on the side of my tank. I don't have a cabinet that opens up so it had to hang on the side which took away from the tanks appeal. If I had a way to hide it, I would still use it.

Thank you! You going to sell it? lol

 

[eric.battani]

I hadn't planned on it. Plus I pulled the leds off to wrap around a hang on back refugium. It's about half a wide as that reactor is, so I didn't have to pull the tank out from the wall.

 

[Katrina71]

Here is what I finished today. We shall see how it works.

Talk lighting to me. I just ordered what Robin is using from AquaTop. Red? Red/blue? White? Just chaeto...

 

[eric.battani]

Talk lighting to me. I just ordered what Robin is using from AquaTop. Red? Red/blue? White? Just chaeto...

I like the red and blue. Worked a lot better than warm white.

 

[ReefSharkBuilder]

I am interested in knowing if something like this will work with the Triton core7 plan.

 

[eric.battani]

I’m not sure. I’m not will versed with that type of system. But if you do add one, I highly recommend getting one that’s easy to take apart. Otherwise you’ll get tired of it. I quit using mine for a couple months instead of opening it up to harvest the macro every week like I should have but I quickly went back to it. They are a great addition to a reef tank. The amount of life and different types of pods inside of it is amazing. I find myself looking at it every once in a while with as much interest as I look at my reef.