Using a Turf algae scrubber for nutrient export

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So far for me, My cheato still grows just not as fast as it used to. So I am assuming there is still benefit from it.

 

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Oh btw, cut my screen in half about 5 days ago and it is growing algae much fast now.

 

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So having this and a refugium with chaeto would be redundant?

Yes, if the purpose if removing nutrients. No, if the purpose is to grow large pods; but you should use rock rubble instead.

cut my screen in half about 5 days ago and it is growing algae much fast now.

That's a good indicator that it was not filtering as it should. When it is, the chaeto will go away.

 

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Hmmm...yeah my cheato is still growing for sure. So think my screen is too small now or is there something else I should do?