wildman926
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I don't like it. 2 screens lit on one side only on each. The screens are also lit on the opposite side of the water flow. I like THIS this one better....
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Is this Algae Scrubber any good?
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I don't like it. 2 screens lit on one side only on each. The screens are also lit on the opposite side of the water flow. I like THIS this one better....
doradosteve
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Wildman:
Link didn't work for me. Can you post?
Thanks
Link didn't work for me. Can you post?
Thanks
burton14e7
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Me neither.
AZRippster
Diver & Reef Aquarium Nut
Is anyone going to order one of these? I'm real curious to hear how well it does after about 3 months. It will be interesting to see how it compares to the concerns and issues raised in this thread pan out.
reefer roman
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Turbo L4 scrubber
4days growth
After 1 week
I have been using turbo algae scrubbers for about 3 years now.
4days growth
After 1 week
I have been using turbo algae scrubbers for about 3 years now.
Turbo L4 scrubber
4days growth
After 1 week
I have been using turbo algae scrubbers for about 3 years now.
Hands down I would LOVE to have on of these. But since we have just started back and bought a TON of stuff this month Im tying to find a temp fix until I can justify another 400 bucks
Tank, sump, skimmer, uv, pumps, rock, sand, salt, lights, rodi filter system plus all the Home Depot runs for random parts, LOL Now I remember this hobby
Anyone have a used L4? :lolspin:
reefer roman
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They are the ones he assembles with the makers led kit. He now has some custom led chips made .
reefer roman
Member
Here is a pic of my l2 lights. Basically the same only less Led's .
outy
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AZRippster
Diver & Reef Aquarium Nut
Outy, I'm confused. Back on post #9 of this thread when you addressed all my concerns about the ATS under question by OP, you made it sound like you had first hand knowledge and experience with this unit. Here it sounds like you're just getting started ordering parts to build your own DIY. What's up with that?
wildman926
Active member
Here you go. For some reason, it had extra characters.
Use THIS link.
It is almost like mine from Floyd...
outy
New member
I'm over 25 years in this hobby to the point I sell coral that is overgrowing my 215g. I fabricate a lot of plexi glass and acrylic in all my hobbies as well.
I was giving you suggestions that you are welcome to refute if you think I'm wrong.
I do agree with you after research. I think these lights will be on the weaker side as well. But it all depends on how many cubes are fed.
But as I told you bud, and no disrespect, I wasn't sure I would buy it. I love the screen design so that you can do weekly cleanings easier, and the housing is nice and I doubt the lid will be an issue.
So mine will have a hair stronger light/s with a large screen lit from one side, fed from my return.
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Well, yes sort of. In the sprit of not adding yet another thing to the "honey do" list Ive decided to try an up flow scrubber- this way no more pumps or plumbing. Ive not heard as many good things on the upflow vs the waterfall ones, but its a start and our tank is young so Im hoping it will be enough for a time at least. So looking to find some good lights for one side.
Thanks!
Thanks!
wildman926
Active member
IME, you will find that the algae will grow faster on your sump glass/acrylic than on the upflow ats.
Just installed it Monday. Using some old LED lights we had laying around, but certainly room for improvement. What size did you end up ordering for yours?
Kelly
