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    Algae Scrubber Basics

    The only add-on I have for this is that some kind of step should be taken to keep the black plastic (or saran wrap for that matter) in place no...
    Post by: Turbo's Aquatics, Mar 14, 2012 in forum: Turbo's Aquatics
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    Algae Scrubber Basics

    This was posted on another site and I felt it was worth sharing. It is an alternative to the slotted pipe (he admits it's "experimental") and also...
    Post by: Turbo's Aquatics, Mar 14, 2012 in forum: Turbo's Aquatics
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    Algae Scrubber Basics

    Slot pipe clog prevention This issue is brought up on a pretty regular basis. Obviously, no one wants an overflow pipe to clog and overflow their...
    Post by: Turbo's Aquatics, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: Turbo's Aquatics
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    Algae Scrubber Basics

    Electrical Protection This should really go without saying, but you should always plug your lights into Ground-Fault protected receptacles (GFCI)....
    Post by: Turbo's Aquatics, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: Turbo's Aquatics
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    Algae Scrubber Basics

    [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] Again, patch growth, but only green. Buy or DIY? There is still a relative lack of selection in stock LED fixture that are...
    Post by: Turbo's Aquatics, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: Turbo's Aquatics
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    Algae Scrubber Basics

    LEDs – Why they are different LEDs are a completely different source of light. Fluorescent, metal halide, HPS, and other HID lighting are all...
    Post by: Turbo's Aquatics, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: Turbo's Aquatics
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    Algae Scrubber Basics

    T5HO lamps and Reflectors T5HO lamps are inherently superior to CFLs. They spread the light out more evenly than CFLs, and they can be placed...
    Post by: Turbo's Aquatics, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: Turbo's Aquatics
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    Algae Scrubber Basics

    Linear CFL Linear CFL lamps are commonly referred to as twin, triple, or quad tube, etc. They are similar in nature to Power Compacts in that the...
    Post by: Turbo's Aquatics, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: Turbo's Aquatics
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    Algae Scrubber Basics

    Big Basic Change #2 – Alternative High-Intensity Lighting Around the same time that the screen sizing method was changed, another suggestion was...
    Post by: Turbo's Aquatics, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: Turbo's Aquatics
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    Algae Scrubber Basics

    Screen Dimensions So now that you know your actual flow rate AND the necessary size of your screen (dimensional area), now you are ready to figure...
    Post by: Turbo's Aquatics, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: Turbo's Aquatics
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    Algae Scrubber Basics

    Planning your Algae Scrubber There are 2 basic ways of supplying flow to an Algae Scrubber: directly from the overflow, or from a dedicated pump....
    Post by: Turbo's Aquatics, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: Turbo's Aquatics
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    Algae Scrubber Basics

    As far as spray and salt creep is concerned, you want to avoid buildup on the lamp itself. No matter what you do, there will still likely be some...
    Post by: Turbo's Aquatics, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: Turbo's Aquatics
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    Algae Scrubber Basics

    Fasteners Most people have uses standard zip-ties to secure the screen to the slot pipe, since they are cheap and easy to use. Generally you have...
    Post by: Turbo's Aquatics, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: Turbo's Aquatics
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    Algae Scrubber Basics

    Cutting the Slot The width of the slot should be approximately 1/8" wide, the same length as the screen which you are using (as exact as possible),...
    Post by: Turbo's Aquatics, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: Turbo's Aquatics
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    Algae Scrubber Basics

    Foreword In the past 6 months, there have been several basic changes to the core concept of the Algae Scrubber, and these changes resulted in many...
    Post by: Turbo's Aquatics, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: Turbo's Aquatics
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    Algae Scrubber Basics

    I'm kind of in the same boat. N=0, P won't drop below 0.09. 0.74 is more of an issue for concern though. You may be experiencing a more extreme...
    Post by: Turbo's Aquatics, Nov 14, 2011 in forum: Turbo's Aquatics
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    Algae Scrubber Basics

    No, not at that size. The only time it starts to make a difference, at least theoretically, is when you go taller than 12 or 18 inches. At that...
    Post by: Turbo's Aquatics, Nov 10, 2011 in forum: Turbo's Aquatics
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    Algae Scrubber Basics

    6 x 8 is 48 sq in (dimensional area) so that's a 4 cube/day scrubber. You would only need 6 x 4 , lit on both sides with a total of 24W. Since 23W...
    Post by: Turbo's Aquatics, Nov 9, 2011 in forum: Turbo's Aquatics
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    Algae Scrubber Basics

    Probably your best bet at this point would be to spend some time on the algae scrubber site, Algae Scrubbers • Index page. Lots of good...
    Post by: Turbo's Aquatics, Oct 28, 2011 in forum: Turbo's Aquatics
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    Algae Scrubber Basics

    Man, that is such a dated concern. I hear that comment every now and again so it makes me realize that there are still people out there spewing...
    Post by: Turbo's Aquatics, Oct 28, 2011 in forum: Turbo's Aquatics
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