Interesting take on an ATS - the Algae Trough!

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I've seen a lot of talk lately about algae turf scrubbers, so I figured you might be interested in this DIY from PaulB. By utilizing the same basic principles of an ATS, he built this algae trough that's situated above his 40+ year old saltwater aquarium. Learn more: DIY Algae Trough?Fight Algae with Algae!
 
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Yeppers.

Paul B is a very good example of how what was old becomes what is new again.

meanwhile his tank has been running for 40 years.
 
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Paul B is a very good example of how what was old becomes what is new again.
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Are you calling me Old? :brushteeth:
 

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