We can say this extra filter set-up is effective, so with that in mind would anyone now place their tank by a window. I see the chance to have a tank by a window as a bonus for several reasons. The first is the ability the keep a planted tank with out having to invest too much on light and another major plus I see would be giving your fishes a natural cycle of light that gradually changes for them as it would in the wild making for more natural behaviors. As the tank would go through seasonal changes which we could affect by gradual temp changes by us. So how does everyone feel about these ideas and thoughts.
Mega Powerful Nitrate and Phosphate Remover - DIY!
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Exposing the scrubber to the sun would really not pose any issues as it needs light to function so sun light wouldn't be damaging also if your scubber is built with in your tank stand it wouldn't be exposed. I've seen many who have kepted NPT (natural planted tanks) with soil cover by gravel in front of window only exception is they have a lower fish load compared to the avg monsterfishkeeper. So I feel that its really feasible. If I can only convince the better half to let me move tank in front of window. Guess I could tell her less money spent on more lighting and electric bill long term savings is a good excuse
this is pretty off subject but i don't think its been bought up yet, does this unit let off any smells? i'm really intrested in making one as my tank is un planted so i'm forever magcleaning all the crap off. however if its gonna be a smelly one i'd much rather just keep the cleaning up. cheers 
No you probably won't notice any smell while it's running. Maybe a little bit when cleaning it in the sink.
why does this allow us to now put a tank in the sunlight?
because the algae that would normally appear now appears on the scrubber?
because the algae that would normally appear now appears on the scrubber?
