DIY Algae scrubber

[Angelphish]

Did you ever get the time to build it ?


Is the biodigest needed or just a jump start ?

More like a jump start. It's a form of bottled bacteria, like stability.

 

[kno4te]

Yes....sealed up yesterday. Will be installing tomorrow onto the tank. Hope I can do a water change tonight and then will see where it goes. Will not be adding any bacteria to it. So will be slow.

 

[jaws7777]

More like a jump start. It's a form of bottled bacteria, like stability.

So you dont plan on constantly re dosing right ?

Yes....sealed up yesterday. Will be installing tomorrow onto the tank. Hope I can do a water change tonight and then will see where it goes. Will not be adding any bacteria to it. So will be slow.

Aw cmon. Lol can you post some pics and a quick explanation. I plan on starting one this week if ths wife doesnt give birth.

 

[Angelphish]

So you dont plan on constantly re dosing right ?
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Aw cmon. Lol can you post some pics and a quick explanation. I plan on starting one this week if ths wife doesnt give birth.

It doesn't need to be constantly dosed, but like nitrifying bacteria, it is helpful to dose regularly.

 

[kno4te]

I got photos and will get some stuff together.

 

[markstrimaran]

Nitrates less than 3ppm
Did a water change today. So nitrates are now at 25ppm, little higher, but close.
Sorry to confuse you, but that's correct. Was 3ppm now 25ppm.
300 watts on. For 48 hours will knocked out. Almost a full grown screen

On the drip thru scrubber the 640nm led lights are Not cutting thru nitrate. Still 25ppm.
Switch out and put in 2 Santa Monica gem lights, 660mn. Leds 10 or 20 watt, I can't remember.

 

[jaws7777]

I got photos and will get some stuff together.

Was wondering about the pump. The small 40gph jebao is real small what size tubing did you use ?

 

[kno4te]

Was wondering about the pump. The small 40gph jebao is real small what size tubing did you use ?

Went to 3/4 inch tubing. Couldn't use the regular I had.

 

[markstrimaran]

Daily update.
300 watt is at 15 ppm down from 25 ppm 24 hours ago. Water Temp is 62 F degrees.
30 gallons.

The drip thru is holding steady, at 25ppm. Needs a bit more algea use to the 660nm spectrum.

 

[jaws7777]

Daily update.
300 watt is at 15 ppm down from 25 ppm 24 hours ago. Water Temp is 62 F degrees.
30 gallons.

The drip thru is holding steady, at 25ppm. Needs a bit more algea use to the 660nm spectrum.

thars impressive. Whats the bioload like on the 30 gal or are you moving tank water from your other tanks ?

Not checking my screen until the weekend. Cant stand looking at nothing lol