DIY Algae scrubber

[Angelphish]

Idk bro. U think thats a good idea long term. What about trace elements and ph swings wouldnt that create a potential ph. Crash not doubting you, seriously asking

pH swings won't happen unless there's a big change, such as oxygen level, evaporation, etc...

 

[markstrimaran]

I had a tank in 1987-1990 go three years, with only adding water, just an under the gravel filter. I Did not know any better.

 

[Tomt37]

Id love to set up an automatic changer plumbed to a drain and pump in a water butt .. can't see my landlord going for it :-/

 

[Tomt37]

I could do a mini version by running my skimmer wet and using a tunze auto top up into 25 litre tubs on both sides lol

 

[markstrimaran]

One down 3 to go. It's hard to wait out silicone as is cures.
10 watt chip, I think I might be able to over power them some, if fully submerged. The little 3 watt, is rated for 2.2 volts, it's still going and probably pushing at least 5 watts.

 

[jaws7777]

Im gonna let you guys do all the hard work when it comes to the skimmers ans just copy and paste lol

I wanna see how denitrate filter goes if i ever get the time to complete it. Everyrhing is ready to go just need to test the different pumps and see which actually works. Have it set up in the bathroom tub gonna use 5 gal buckets

 

[Angelphish]

Im gonna let you guys do all the hard work when it comes to the skimmers ans just copy and paste lol

I wanna see how denitrate filter goes if i ever get the time to complete it. Everyrhing is ready to go just need to test the different pumps and see which actually works. Have it set up in the bathroom tub gonna use 5 gal buckets

How many sheets of foam did you order? I just got 2 and it was enough for one 5 gal bucket.

I plan to not use a pump, as all of the pumps that size are cheap and will likely crap out on me. I plan to use a 1/2" bulkhead and cut back the flow to 40gph.

 

[jaws7777]

How many sheets of foam did you order? I just got 2 and it was enough for one 5 gal bucket.

I plan to not use a pump, as all of the pumps that size are cheap and will likely crap out on me. I plan to use a 1/2" bulkhead and cut back the flow to 40gph.

2 pieces

Gonna tee it off your return line ?

 

[jaws7777]

I should have just made my life easier and gotten a 200 to 300ish gph pump and use a ball valve to reduce flow...wasnt thinking

 

[Angelphish]

Double post