Algea scrubber

Discussion in 'Algae' started by Newreef15, Nov 3, 2009.

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  1. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    I set my scrubber up 2 day ago and I still see no sigh of algea at all not even spot is this normal??? Plz help me
     
    Newreef15, Nov 3, 2009
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  2. johnmaloney

    johnmaloney 3reef Sponsor

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    patience
     
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  3. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    Lol I just figured that my dino would have grown all over it . I used a tank divider for my thing that I am running the water over I scrached the hell out of it with sand paper knives and a hack saw u think this is ok.
     
    Newreef15, Nov 4, 2009
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  4. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

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    It takes closer to 3 days if I remember correctly.
    I used a tank divider too but it is starting to disintegrate. I'm going to rebuild this thing at some point as my acrylic is falling apart too. LOL I used the wrong glue.
    I'm going to use one of those needle point plastic things I hear are very good.
    Got any pics of yours?
    Here's my build thread:
    http://www.3reef.com/forums/i-made/blue-water-2000-algae-scrubber-67194.html
     
    Av8Bluewater, Nov 4, 2009
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  5. johnmaloney

    johnmaloney 3reef Sponsor

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    :) More surface area with scratching the better according to SM and it makes sense. Just give it time, don't overthink it.
     
    johnmaloney, Nov 4, 2009
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