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I'm building a "prettier" one for better pics, but here's what I have so far... First harvest: Santa Monica Filtration SURF2 UAS - First harvest...
Using 3 of them now on my reef pool.
Thanks :) Ok here it is... http://www.3reef.com/forums/algae/how-build-floating-surface-algae-scrubber-147110.html
Time to build some boats! :) 3D model: http://algaescrubber.net/SURF-Sketchup.skp [img] The LED lid is much better because it blocks...
Let's build!
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Air Pump Recommendations for UAS® upflow algae scrubbers®. Having bought and tried all of these, here are the best ones: Flow (highest to lowest):...
It's hard to flush those pods
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I'd like to see this be the first submerged screen (without air bubbles) that works. :0 However, unfortunately, I have seen this many times, and...
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I would imagine 1/32 holes would be fine.
Yes, black epoxy coated are the best for SW.
If the guideline says 48 watts, then you need 24 watts of LED. This would be 12 watts on each side of a 2-sided screen. For the same filtering on a...
Yes, LEDs should be half the watts.
No, I'm not getting into pumps much. Just look for the LPM or CFM rating. Multi-outlet pumps, and variable pumps, will pump more.
That would make bigger bubbles, but take a much bigger pump. You should get a pump first, and experiment in your sink by drilling holes one at a time.
Bigger bubbles/holes are better, but take more air. Reflectors are anything safe.
Important videos to help you understand algae filtering... Ocean Productivity - Intro - YouTube - Ocean Productivity Ocean Productivity -...
I use these now: 3G 50W LED Grow Light - LED Grow Light, LED Aquarium Light, LED Lighting... ...in a black case, bought from "Vicky". The fans are...
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