DIY Algae Reactor

[150 Gallon Reef]

I have a waterbox marine 60.2 which I am trying to take better control of nitrates and phosphates with. I have limited sump space but am currently using the somatic gfo reactor to run gfo and occasionally carbon. Would I be able to make an algae reactor out of this and how would I go about doing it? I keep the reactor hanging on the inside of the sump so if it ever leaked, it would leak back into the tank. Would I have to have the reactor hanging on the outside of the sump instead? Thanks for you help

 

[NowGlazeIT]

I could never figure out the lights to pull this off. I’m not experienced in soldering.

 

[NowGlazeIT]

But you could mount it wherever. The canister should be water tight.

 

[Reef-junky]

I think you can buy lights you don’t have to solder. I couldn’t tell u what to get though.

 

[150 Gallon Reef]

What if I used strips like these? I can put them close to the reactor but the heat wouldn't be right up against the reactor.
Amazon product ASIN B07D9HWHY6

 

[Reef-junky]

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/diy-algae-reactor.301969/

 

[Reef-junky]

 

[NowGlazeIT]

What if I used strips like these? I can put them close to the reactor but the heat wouldn't be right up against the reactor.
Amazon product ASIN B07D9HWHY6

These will spill light everywhere. They may be a bit underpowered for growing macro.

 

[150 Gallon Reef]

I'm wondering if I put reflectors behind them to help with spilling, would be enough for them

 

[NowGlazeIT]

I'm wondering if I put reflectors behind them to help with spilling, would be enough for them

That’s a good call. I have not seen these lights in use yet here. Hoped someone has and can chime in.