Pax Bellum Algae Reactor VS ClearWater Algae Scrubber?

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Which one is better to use concerning maintenance and for making algae? Pax Bellum Algae Reactor or ClearWater Algae Scrubber?
 
I can’t help with the question but I can bump the thread to see if we can get you some answers
 
Just wondering is there any difference in growing green algae on a screen or in a reactor? I have lots of slimy algae in my reactor. I know it's hard to clean but is it doing any harm growing it in there instead of on a screen?
 
I've never had an algae scrubber but I'm going 2nd month of running the Arid N18 and I love it! Grows chaeto wonderfully and almost no light spill even with the inner sleeve removed. So far I've harvested once per week but I'm going to try and go 2 weeks this time. Compared to the water changes I'm trying to cut back on, maintenance on this thing is a breeze! I'm very happy with my purchase.
 
Are you still using your Pax-Bellum reactor?
 
I don't have experience with either of those but I love my surf 4x floating scrubber. Just need a air pump, no plumbing or pumping water. Has no light spill so it's perfect for my cryptic zone. Grows algae great and my tangs love it. I don't even buy nori any longer. Cleaning couldn't be easier, just take the top off and pull the algae out.

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