My DIY Algae Turf Scrubber - 3d printed

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Just figured I would share.

This was the first go around, have some tweaks I have made and will reprint again eventually as I want to ad one to my other system.

It was designed to straddle a 10G petco special cheapy tank. I also printed an input/heater chamber w/ 4" filter sock and a return pump housing.

Designed by me with fusion360 and printed on a 15 year old Creality CR-10

I have also made brackets that allow me to hang on the side of a larger sump and it currently being utilized in my Big system. brought my little system to undetectable nutrients while I was on vacation.

Next revision will be about 1" wider, thicker acrylic, and a better sealing area for the pipe. Also looking into a dimmable light as this is a bit intense!



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Thanks for sharing this!
 
Very nice work!
 
I definitely need this! What kind of lights are those you are using?

Would this fit an emerald trigger 39 sump?
 
Very nice! Would you share the STL?

I generally do not share my designs. Have found a couple of my early items being sold.


I definitely need this! What kind of lights are those you are using?

Would this fit an emerald trigger 39 sump?

No idea if it would fit. Not sure the dimensions but I am sure I can adjust.

The lights are 35w grow lights off amazon. I will see if I can find the link.
 
I definitely need this! What kind of lights are those you are using?

Would this fit an emerald trigger 39 sump?

https://a.co/d/0h22DjhN

So I thought they were 35w. I need to double check now because I believe these are them but mine may be an older model.

These are 100w. May explain why the center won’t grow anything.
 

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