Start a thread here about your aquarium, no matter what filtration you use. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:24:03 +0000 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:24:03 +0000 Algae Scrubbing https://www.algaescrubbing.com/forums/general-aquarium-discussion.12/ Fri, 17 Jan 2020 21:09:41 +0000 https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/i-got-to-visit-a-mini-%E2%80%9Cfactory%E2%80%9D-in-mexico-city.998/ https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/i-got-to-visit-a-mini-%E2%80%9Cfactory%E2%80%9D-in-mexico-city.998/ invalid@example.com (OurCoralReef) OurCoralReef

They were so friendly i got to see how they make algae scrubbers, algae reactors, 3d Printed Reef items like random flow generators and SelfMixing Dosing Containers]]> Fri, 03 Jan 2020 19:41:21 +0000 https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/mexico-city-biggest-fish-wholesaler-tour.997/ https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/mexico-city-biggest-fish-wholesaler-tour.997/ invalid@example.com (OurCoralReef) OurCoralReef
Without a appointment or anything i just showed up to Mexico City’s biggest fish wholesaler and was welcomed in overall really nice people and very clean facilities considering the surprise visit]]> Sun, 22 Dec 2019 22:57:05 +0000 https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/aquarium-coral-and-fish-market-in-mexico-city.995/ https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/aquarium-coral-and-fish-market-in-mexico-city.995/ invalid@example.com (OurCoralReef) OurCoralReef
Emilio Carranza Morelos Ciudad de México]]> Tue, 03 Dec 2019 01:30:43 +0000 https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/new-york-aquarium-video-tour-oldest-operating-aquarium-in-the-usa.993/ https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/new-york-aquarium-video-tour-oldest-operating-aquarium-in-the-usa.993/ invalid@example.com (OurCoralReef) OurCoralReef The new shark exhibit is really nice i sat there for hours just enjoying the peaceful sharks swimming around
]]> Fri, 25 Oct 2019 20:47:28 +0000 https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/impressive-aquarium-of-the-pacific-in-long-beach-california.991/ https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/impressive-aquarium-of-the-pacific-in-long-beach-california.991/ invalid@example.com (OurCoralReef) OurCoralReef ]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2019 22:37:09 +0000 https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/30g-aio-shallow-reeef.855/ https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/30g-aio-shallow-reeef.855/ invalid@example.com (Ricky) Ricky
Here are a few pics.

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30g AIO Shallow reeef]]> 6 Fri, 03 May 2019 21:52:20 +0000 https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/wow-mexico-has-a-really-nice-aquarium.980/ https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/wow-mexico-has-a-really-nice-aquarium.980/ invalid@example.com (OurCoralReef) OurCoralReef ]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2016 01:24:57 +0000 https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/would-these-work.851/ https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/would-these-work.851/ invalid@example.com (Ricky) Ricky
Would these work?: 10W/20W/30W/50W LED Floodlight Plant Grow Light Hydroponic Lamp Ultra-thin N3K4 | eBay

I can always buy SM's Gem5, but they are pricey! Open to recommendations!

Thanks!]]> 2 Sun, 04 Dec 2016 03:09:58 +0000 https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/these-leds.850/ https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/these-leds.850/ invalid@example.com (Dinox64) Dinox64 2pc Red T10 Wedge 13 5050 SMD LED Parking/Turn Signal/Tail Light Lamp Bulb 12V | eBay]]> 7 Thu, 07 Jul 2016 04:14:55 +0000 https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/110-gal-of-fuzzy-rocks.819/ https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/110-gal-of-fuzzy-rocks.819/ invalid@example.com (bkillen) bkillen In the meantime let me introduce you to my aquarium. It is a 72"x18"x20" reef with a few softies and LPS. It is a bare bottom acrylic with a DIY 36" wide sort of coast to coast overflow box made from black acrylic with and bean animal overflow. Below from left to right is a20 gallon I use to mix new saltwater, an ATO reservoir and another 20 long serving as a sump. In the sump I have a old Euro-Reef CS6-2+ skimmer a 4x4x8" block of Cermedia and a GFO...

110 gal of fuzzy rocks]]> 8 Sat, 12 Mar 2016 17:45:55 +0000 https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/terrapin-tank-with-algae-turf-scrubber-and-ghost-overflow.758/ https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/terrapin-tank-with-algae-turf-scrubber-and-ghost-overflow.758/ invalid@example.com (DJ Electron) DJ Electron
I have two rescued Diamondback Terrapins. If you don't know much about them, they are the only turtles that live exclusively in brackish water. I keep their water at 1.018 salinity. I've had them about a year now, and they grow pretty fast. The female will grow another 4 or 5 inches in shell length, and the male probably only another inch or so.

My female is Louie. She's a Concentric Diamondback Terrapin and has a lighter shell color and white skin with black spots. The male,...

Terrapin Tank with Algae Turf Scrubber and Ghost Overflow]]> 12 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 19:23:34 +0000 https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/new-55-gallon-tank-with-l2-scrubber.704/ https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/new-55-gallon-tank-with-l2-scrubber.704/ invalid@example.com (ddalgleish) ddalgleish

The L2 arrived yesterday and I just installed the unit a few hours ago. Here are some pictures of my tank, the setup and the L2 itself.

The sump. Left bucket is where water drains and where water is pumped into the L2 scrubber. You can't really see it but I...

New 55 Gallon Tank (with L2 scrubber)]]> 13 Wed, 25 Nov 2015 18:30:31 +0000 https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/bridgelux-full-spectrum-leds-400nm-840nm.751/ https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/bridgelux-full-spectrum-leds-400nm-840nm.751/ invalid@example.com (Tim) Tim
I recently ordered some chinese bridgelux led spots for my upflow scrubber. I have 2 holders for e27 spots and decided to go with 2x15w (5x3w) grow lights. I got in touch with the seller and explained that I really wanted the 3w version and not the 1w version.. however the seller told me that a 5-7w diver is used to extend the lifetime of the leds.. if this is true or not.. I don't know. Anyway the actual wattage will be around 5 watt, I have been told. I wonder what you think...

bridgelux full-spectrum leds (400nm-840nm)]]> 4 Wed, 14 Oct 2015 16:51:05 +0000 https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/louies-60-cube-w-l2-scrubber.721/ https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/louies-60-cube-w-l2-scrubber.721/ invalid@example.com (LouieP) LouieP Algae Turf Scrubber to my 60 cube and I plan on documenting the progress here.

]]> 15 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 00:45:59 +0000 https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/display-lighting-and-470nm-blues.742/ https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/display-lighting-and-470nm-blues.742/ invalid@example.com (Joel) Joel
I currently don't have any 470-475nm blues in my display, back when I built it originally they were not really a thing. Current setup:

700mA drivers
34 Cree Royal Blues
14 Cree Neutral Whites
10 Luxeon warm whites
6 ~420nm Violets (semiled I think)


With my...

Display lighting and 470nm blues]]> 3 Mon, 28 Sep 2015 15:47:28 +0000 https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/cheapie-3-gallon-pico-setup.553/ https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/cheapie-3-gallon-pico-setup.553/ invalid@example.com (Joel) Joel
Cheapie 3 gallon pico setup.]]> 15 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 13:36:00 +0000 https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/30g-rimless-frag-sale-tank.95/ https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/30g-rimless-frag-sale-tank.95/ invalid@example.com (Turbo) Turbo
It's about 36 x 24 and 8" deep in the inside, all walls are 1/2", back and fence are black, bottom is 3/8" black. I made a few others like this using 3/8" walls and 1/4" bottom, and those were OK and are still being used, but being rimless they did seem a little flimsy - easy to twist, and definitely not for everyday use. This one should be much better. Made to hold a Maxi-Jet (Cobalt MJ1200) in the rear chamber....

30g Rimless Frag Sale Tank]]> 27 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 15:50:02 +0000 https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/smooth-ons-300g-tank.719/ https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/smooth-ons-300g-tank.719/ invalid@example.com (Ricky) Ricky
Will use this to post progress on the new 300g tank I am building at work.

I set up a 180 peninsula, bull nose glass tank. Was looking great. Well, tank CRACKED over the weekend and I had 150g of water over the brand new store. So I am now ordering a 300DD from Marineland.

L4 is getting here today, Will keep updating the progress.]]> 1 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 18:18:19 +0000 https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/acrylic-polishing.392/ https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/acrylic-polishing.392/ invalid@example.com (kotlec) kotlec
I need to cut 2 inch rod at 45 degree and make that and to look completely transparent . Is it possible ?
If yes - how it should be done.

Another case is making small drilled hole to look nice. I would cut it with laser , but hole should be at 45 degree and laser dont do that. At least one that I have access to.

Expecting your help.
Floyd ?]]> 4 Sat, 21 Mar 2015 02:58:56 +0000 https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/cree-xp-e-photo-red-660nm-led.596/ https://www.algaescrubbing.com/threads/cree-xp-e-photo-red-660nm-led.596/ invalid@example.com (Matt Berry) Matt Berry http://www.rapidled.com/cree-xp-e-photo-red-660nm-led/
CREE's version of the Luxeon 660nm.

It can be run at 1000ma, as opposed to 700ma, approx 40% more output.
That fact alone makes it very tempting, for me anyway. Will be interesting to see how it compares to the Luxeon when running in a scrubber.]]> 5