Considering an ATS.....

[MPDBullitt]

I personally love DIY and can't stop tinkering......I'm considering making a "3D" algae turf scrubber. Anyone else ever dabble in them?

 

[neuroslicer]

I've had one for a couple of years, had a club meeting at my home to show it off. It's reduced the frequency of diatom scrubbing off my tank glass big time. But don't abandon other methods of nitrate/phosphate reduction as well. And while some people say you don't need to skim with an ATS... I still skim. . While my skimmate may not be quite as grungy with the ATS going, it's still pulling off some waste. It is recommended that you harvest and rinse the ATS weekly... I agree. (search my previous posts for pics)

 

[MPDBullitt]

Thanks for the info neuro

 

[bshumake]

The 3D was going to be my next build. The "quick and dirty" one i threw on as a test worked so well i decided i needed to rebuild my sump to accommodate a 3D. And that's about as far as i got with it. I will be making one in the future, just not sure when.