Filtration Bought 2016 and only now about to get wet.

Bought the L2 rev4 HF from Bud about April 2016 and only now starting to use it

I did also have a L2 HF (upgraded model) running on the old tank before closing down for building work (loft and living room redecoration)

Decision made to purchase a new 5x2x2 tank and setup the scrubber then.
Only realised that the sump tank a little too wide and needed to wait for a custom bracket to be made.

As you can see below the bracket fits tight and also holes made about right so the unit doesn't move once placed in.

Now just waiting for some new tubing to connect the TMC 1500 pump to the scrubber and I should be off and running.

@Bud - still have the mesh in original bag and water with "keep damp" on it
Hoping it'll be rough n tuff for the algae to hold on still.




More pics to come when it's up n running with plenty of greens

 

Hey Bud,

Sadly had issues with some house decor and one thing after another and delay after delay, lost track of time.

I'll steralise the screen tomorrow as requested and see how it ends up. Worse case scenario is I'll make a new mesh screen and rough it up like the old one. As long as it makes the good green algae, i'll be happy.

I'l post end results once I have something.


Ta.

 

Will let you know in next few days as I'll clean and sterilise the mortar screen and send you some pics etc.

 

Original bag with mesh




Close up of the mortar (sorry for bad pic)



Full screen shot and some of the mortar just washed off but mesh still feels rough to the touch.




Currently sitting in tub of bleach so will clean, rinse and fill up with RO overnight.

Current

 

Believe it or not but that's one and a half squirts of bleach and some warm water. Looks a lot more I know.
My tubing not going to be delivered until this weekend so atm mesh in RO water and will change daily.

 

Ladies and Gents.... the scrubber is now online and I'm just waiting for the lovely green growth to start appearing.
Hopefully once the scrubber is seeded, I'll post some pics.

 

Not bad for couple of weeks of running I'm happy as Larry as I can see my tank already clearing up brown algae from the new rock.

 

Soon as I put the mesh back in and turn the pump on, overflow drain noise started. Removed mesh and can see long algae strains.



Bud do you think algae is having difficulty attaching itself to the mesh?

 

Hey Bud

Yes 21 days give or take.

Feeding 1 or 2 cubes a day and algae from leaching dry rock probably increased nutrients.

 

I've always had faith in your L2 products Bud

Are you still shipping those support brackets as the one on link below ? as my current bracket doesn't give me room for manoeuvrability.

Support Bracket for Turbo Algae Scrubbers

 

Round 2

 

Yes, new tank setup with dry reef rock/bones (leaching) and scrubber enabled. Always have confidence in Buds scrubber

 

Round 3... how big an thick does this look?