ESHOPPS Mariner 70 Build

[DarthRaiderBob]

Good night everyone !

I'm not far behind you. Goodnight.

 

[DarthRaiderBob]

I'm not far behind you. Goodnight.

I lied. Just getting to bed now.

 

[CoralB]

Morning everyone !

 

[tbrown]

I guess I'm due for a thread update...

I've been feeling kinda like garbage since Thursday so I haven't done much plus first week of the new job didn't allow a lot of spare time during the week. BUT with the upcoming week off, I intend to do some maintenance tasks. I'll display this @JoJosReef style I guess?

• Plug in the new Turf Scrubber (I printed it a week or so ago now...?

1. Test something, anything (or don't...)
   1. That requires buying reagents I think

° Get some rest. I'm sick and don't have to work for a week...​

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2.a Maybe a small water change​

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1. Top off auto top offs

 

[CoralB]

Hope you get to feel better Tim !

 

[tbrown]

 

[DarthRaiderBob]

Morning everyone !

Sleeping in I see. Good Morning.

 

[CoralB]

Yes but then my I pad decided it needed charging .

 

[CoralB]

Yes but then my I pad decided it needed charging .

And good morning to you Bob !

 

[Impunitus]

How does this work/what is the desired impact? If there is a thread/link for this design I can do my own reading, just curious on different methods for nutrient control :)

 

[tbrown]

How does this work/what is the desired impact? If there is a thread/link for this design I can do my own reading, just curious on different methods for nutrient control :)

It's just a DIY 3D printed Turf Algae Scrubber. It's similar to the idea behind a Refugium except it's encouraging turf or hair algae to grow - but in a controlled environment. The green part is the top - a grow light slips into there. Water gets pumped up through the small square tubing on the bottom (opening in the first picture) then it trickles down the screen in the middle. Algae grows on the screen, the screen slides out for algae removal, goes back in and starts all over again!

Since I'm using my sump for Anemones and Clownfish, I can't have a typical refugium so I decided to try a Turf Scrubber but the one I got is about 1/4" too wide to fit where I need it. I decided to put my limited creativity to work and design and print this one. There are multiple modifications necessary for a fully functional model but it's a fairly straightforward forward, functional tool that companies charge multiple hundred of dollars for that we can DIY for $20 or so.

Grow light, PVC with holes or a slit, a small water pump and somewhere to install it as a trickle filter and you're golden. I made mine enclosed to help reduce light splash into the Nem Fuge.

 

[tbrown]

I was trying to open TinkerCAD and give you an idea of the design but they changed the website so it doesn't work on my phone anymore...

 

[tbrown]

The front is solid, there are slides that hold the screen and front in place.

It slides into the main body and the mesh sits directly below the slit.

 

[CoralB]

The front is solid, there are slides that hold the screen and front in place.

It slides into the main body and the mesh sits directly below the slit.

Can we see the back ?

 

[tbrown]

Can we see the back ?

Nope!

 

[tbrown]

Silly, it's just a flat solid piece of plastic.

 

[CoralB]

Silly, it's just a flat solid piece of plastic.

I’m messing with you !

 

[CoralB]

Calling it

 

[CoralB]

Night everyone !

 

[DarthRaiderBob]

Night everyone !

I am at least laying in bed this time. Goodnight!