SRC Member ATcraz Posted January 26, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted January 26, 2013 1 x ikea black box. 1x white plastic card board(popular bookshop - cut into 4 pieces to fit the 4sides. - sand card board verticalyl to allow proper flow of water down from sprinkle bar around box. - PVC pipes + drill small holes around pipes. - rio10hf pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ATcraz Posted January 26, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 26, 2013 2) full shot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l3lackKaho Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 1 x ikea black box. 1x white plastic card board(popular bookshop - cut into 4 pieces to fit the 4sides. - sand card board verticalyl to allow proper flow of water down from sprinkle bar around box. - PVC pipes + drill small holes around pipes. - rio10hf pump. :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonerx Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter Harlequinmania Posted January 27, 2013 SRC Supporter Share Posted January 27, 2013 Please show us inside structure of your diy box. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2 Quote 1000 Gallon Tank in the Hole http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/topic/120957-1000-gallon-3d-hole-in-the-wall/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ATcraz Posted January 27, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 27, 2013 Top view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SRC Member ATcraz Posted January 27, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 27, 2013 Inflow and return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtecintegra Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I'd like to see the inside. How well is the algae growing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonerx Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 look like growing pretty well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjy Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 any pics to show how is your screen for the algaes are being placed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ATcraz Posted February 24, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted February 24, 2013 Here you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kakani Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Nice design. Hope i has space like yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjy Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Really nice design bro... all four sides fully utilized instead of just hanging 1 in the centre.. algae growth looking real good ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ATcraz Posted February 25, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted February 25, 2013 Thx. That was the idea to max out the space. In terms of weekly maintenance, used glass scraper to trim off the 4 piece algae plates and not totally remove the algae. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjy Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Anyway bro, this Algae scrubber is support a tank of what sizing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ATcraz Posted February 26, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted February 26, 2013 120x80x50; High bioload(10+ anthias), 2 tangs, misc fishes. I run cheato and red bamboo algae in sump. So far a happy reefer. Btw the holes that sprays water from pipes require maintenance(I.e brushing to prevent clogging); Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ez-aqua Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 What is the total screen area for algae growth? Thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Xtrader Posted March 6, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted March 6, 2013 The bulbs don't get wet or salt spray? Quote http://www.huatleow.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ATcraz Posted March 7, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted March 7, 2013 Screen size depends on the ikea box dimensions. I do get salt deposits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ez-aqua Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I think salt creep is almost unavoidable in diy srubber build. I clean my splash guard every month. Just dissemble the whole thing and clean with freshwater. It takes less that 10mins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasondonovan Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Nice design. It should help keep your nitrates and phosphates under control Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon1188 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Just a suggestion bro, if you tilt all the 4 plates at an angle instead of vertical, you can get more lights shinning on them. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon1188 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 And also, you can wrap your bulbs with transparent plastic sheet bought from popular used for wrapping books. They will protect the bulbs nd washing is just unwrapping the plastic sheet and washing them! Hope this help 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gideon Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Any strong algae smell from the box ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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