SRC Member SantaMonica Posted January 14, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 14, 2013 Bare. Get "wide angle", which is also called "lambertian". It is 120 to 140 degrees beam spread. Quote Nutrient Removal Discussion Research Studies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Ahhyi Posted January 14, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted January 14, 2013 Any bros got any idea where can I get something like this. I sucks in DIY. I prefer something off the shelf and plug play de. U can call me lazy. I dun care. My DIY project always end up more ex and not as efficient as off the shelf items. I have a sump tank. If u are selling one can ctc me. Thanks 96639o88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member spkentchai Posted January 14, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted January 14, 2013 Any bros got any idea where can I get something like this. I sucks in DIY. I prefer something off the shelf and plug play de. U can call me lazy. I dun care. My DIY project always end up more ex and not as efficient as off the shelf items. I have a sump tank. If u are selling one can ctc me. Thanks 96639o88 I have one of the bro done it for me at a small price and bought the eshine LED. contact me if need. Quote -5x1.5x2ft Tank 5x2.5x2 Full Height Tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kutrax82 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 About 10 by 12 inch screen in the sump, have been running UAS from my old tank to the current new. Powered by 660nm led. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sty68 Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Red algae grow on the screen and have to clean it every week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kusboy Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Any bros got any idea where can I get something like this. I sucks in DIY. I prefer something off the shelf and plug play de. U can call me lazy. I dun care. My DIY project always end up more ex and not as efficient as off the shelf items. I have a sump tank. If u are selling one can ctc me. Thanks 96639o88 Bro if u looking for quality scrubber but don't mind the shipping charges, I would recommend you Floyd r turbo led scrubber. Well build and proven to work. His website: https://www.turbosaquatics.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tqut Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Bro if u looking for quality scrubber but don't mind the shipping charges, I would recommend you Floyd r turbo led scrubber. Well build and proven to work. His website: https://www.turbosaquatics.com/ Wah now got commercial units Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member SantaMonica Posted November 10, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 10, 2013 Phosphate flow out of rocks Many people, when they get their scrubber running for the first time, get worried when more (not less) algae starts to grow on their rocks. It seems really strange, especially when nitrate and phosphate have gone lower than before. What is happening is that phosphate is coming out of the rocks. Remember, phosphate is invisible, so you can only see the effects of it, and it always "flows" from higher concentrations to lower concentrations (just like heat does). Example: If your room is warm, and you put a cold object on the floor, heat from the air in the room will "flow" into the object until the object and the air are the same temperature. Example 2: If you put a hot object on the floor, heat will "flow" out of the object and go into the air in the room, again, until the air and the object are the same temperature. Now suppose you open your windows (in the winter). The warm air in your room will go out the windows, and it will get colder in the room. The object on the floor is now warmer than the air, so heat will flow out of the object and into the air, and then out the window. Think of phosphate as the heat, and your rocks as the object, and your windows as the scrubber. As the scrubber pulls phosphate out of the water, the phosphate level in the water drops. Now, since the phosphate level in the water is lower than the phosphate level in the rocks, phosphate flows from the rocks into the water, and then from the water into the scrubber. This continues until the phosphate levels in the rocks and water are level again. And remember, you can't see this invisible flow. This flow causes an interesting thing happens. As the phosphate comes out of the rocks, it then becomes available to feed algae as soon as the phosphate reaches the surface of the rocks where there is light. So, since the surface of the rocks is rough and has light, it starts growing MORE algae there (not less) as the phosphate comes out of the rocks. This is a pretty amazing thing to see for the first time, because if you did not know what was happening you would probably think that the algae in the scrubber was leaking out and attaching to your rocks. Here are the signs of phosphate coming out of the rocks: 1. The rocks are older, and have slowly developed algae problems in the past year. 2. The scrubber is new, maybe only a few months old, and has recently started to grow well. 3. Nitrate and phosphate measurements in the water are low, usually the lowest they have been in a long time. 4. Green hair algae (not brown) on the rocks has increased in certain spots, usually on corners and protrusions at the top. 5. The glass has not needed cleaning as much. Since skimmers, filter socks, etc don't remove any nitrate and phosphate, and waterchanges and macro's in a fuge don't remove much, most people have never seen the effects of large amounts of phosphate coming out of the rocks quickly. But sure enough, it does. How long does it continue? For 2 months to a year, depending on how much phosphate is in the rocks, how strong your scrubber is, and how many other phosphate-removing filters you have (GFO, carbon dosing, etc). But one day you will see patches of white rock that were covered in green hair the day before; this is a sure sign that the algae are losing their phosphate supply from the rocks and can no longer hold on. Now it's just a matter of days before the rocks are clear. Quote Nutrient Removal Discussion Research Studies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member SantaMonica Posted May 10, 2014 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 10, 2014 Very nice scrubber-only tank: http://algaescrubber.net/forums/showthread.php?2702-180g-Show-Tank&p=35853&viewfull=1#post35853 His personal page: http://home.comcast.net/~dgrigor/ Quote Nutrient Removal Discussion Research Studies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idil Stephanie Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Massive loads of useful information on this thread. I'm gonna make myself 1 this week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member SantaMonica Posted July 3, 2014 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 3, 2014 Pics pics! Quote Nutrient Removal Discussion Research Studies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xiggie Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Pics pics !! Quote Stairway to Heaven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member SantaMonica Posted July 4, 2014 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 4, 2014 Is that sun powered? Quote Nutrient Removal Discussion Research Studies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xiggie Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 No , it in the cabinet sump, no sun there only LEDs , not a good one infact. Still waiting for some grow bulbs to come in the mail. Quote Stairway to Heaven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member SantaMonica Posted July 5, 2014 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 5, 2014 Yes from the dark color it looks like it needs more light. Quote Nutrient Removal Discussion Research Studies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherman Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 My 2 sets of ATS 1st set Quote 6.5 * 2 * 2 + 3.75 * 1.5 *1.5,(Decomn on 14/9/08) 4*2*2 + 2.5*1.25*1.25 (Decomn on 1/8/09) 5*2*2 (Fully LED light system, 140 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 2.5*2*2(Fully LED Light System,96 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 5*2.5*2(LED only) Eheim return 1 * pump 1 HP Daikin compressor with cooling coil 2 Jebao OW40, 1 ecotech MP40, 1X6085 Tunze wm, 1 CURVE 7 Skimmer 1 DIY 80 led control by Bluefish mini 1 radion XR30W G2, 2 Radion XR15G3 Sump area lite by 5 ft T5 , 6 * SSC 3 watt red LED for refugium 1 Full spectrum E27 led light 1 CR control by bubble count Start No Water Change since 1st Dec 2016 Add new 2.5x2x 1.5 ft [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherman Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 2nd set Quote 6.5 * 2 * 2 + 3.75 * 1.5 *1.5,(Decomn on 14/9/08) 4*2*2 + 2.5*1.25*1.25 (Decomn on 1/8/09) 5*2*2 (Fully LED light system, 140 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 2.5*2*2(Fully LED Light System,96 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 5*2.5*2(LED only) Eheim return 1 * pump 1 HP Daikin compressor with cooling coil 2 Jebao OW40, 1 ecotech MP40, 1X6085 Tunze wm, 1 CURVE 7 Skimmer 1 DIY 80 led control by Bluefish mini 1 radion XR30W G2, 2 Radion XR15G3 Sump area lite by 5 ft T5 , 6 * SSC 3 watt red LED for refugium 1 Full spectrum E27 led light 1 CR control by bubble count Start No Water Change since 1st Dec 2016 Add new 2.5x2x 1.5 ft [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherman Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Both set install 6 weeks ago. Yesterday first harvest1st set with. Red leds Quote 6.5 * 2 * 2 + 3.75 * 1.5 *1.5,(Decomn on 14/9/08) 4*2*2 + 2.5*1.25*1.25 (Decomn on 1/8/09) 5*2*2 (Fully LED light system, 140 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 2.5*2*2(Fully LED Light System,96 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 5*2.5*2(LED only) Eheim return 1 * pump 1 HP Daikin compressor with cooling coil 2 Jebao OW40, 1 ecotech MP40, 1X6085 Tunze wm, 1 CURVE 7 Skimmer 1 DIY 80 led control by Bluefish mini 1 radion XR30W G2, 2 Radion XR15G3 Sump area lite by 5 ft T5 , 6 * SSC 3 watt red LED for refugium 1 Full spectrum E27 led light 1 CR control by bubble count Start No Water Change since 1st Dec 2016 Add new 2.5x2x 1.5 ft [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherman Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 2nd set with mix led Quote 6.5 * 2 * 2 + 3.75 * 1.5 *1.5,(Decomn on 14/9/08) 4*2*2 + 2.5*1.25*1.25 (Decomn on 1/8/09) 5*2*2 (Fully LED light system, 140 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 2.5*2*2(Fully LED Light System,96 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 5*2.5*2(LED only) Eheim return 1 * pump 1 HP Daikin compressor with cooling coil 2 Jebao OW40, 1 ecotech MP40, 1X6085 Tunze wm, 1 CURVE 7 Skimmer 1 DIY 80 led control by Bluefish mini 1 radion XR30W G2, 2 Radion XR15G3 Sump area lite by 5 ft T5 , 6 * SSC 3 watt red LED for refugium 1 Full spectrum E27 led light 1 CR control by bubble count Start No Water Change since 1st Dec 2016 Add new 2.5x2x 1.5 ft [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherman Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 2nd set with mix led Quote 6.5 * 2 * 2 + 3.75 * 1.5 *1.5,(Decomn on 14/9/08) 4*2*2 + 2.5*1.25*1.25 (Decomn on 1/8/09) 5*2*2 (Fully LED light system, 140 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 2.5*2*2(Fully LED Light System,96 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 5*2.5*2(LED only) Eheim return 1 * pump 1 HP Daikin compressor with cooling coil 2 Jebao OW40, 1 ecotech MP40, 1X6085 Tunze wm, 1 CURVE 7 Skimmer 1 DIY 80 led control by Bluefish mini 1 radion XR30W G2, 2 Radion XR15G3 Sump area lite by 5 ft T5 , 6 * SSC 3 watt red LED for refugium 1 Full spectrum E27 led light 1 CR control by bubble count Start No Water Change since 1st Dec 2016 Add new 2.5x2x 1.5 ft [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member SantaMonica Posted July 27, 2014 Author SRC Member Share Posted July 27, 2014 Very nice! You may also want to post in: ... because the Mega Powerful is for waterfall scrubbers Quote Nutrient Removal Discussion Research Studies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherman Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Hi Santa Done Quote 6.5 * 2 * 2 + 3.75 * 1.5 *1.5,(Decomn on 14/9/08) 4*2*2 + 2.5*1.25*1.25 (Decomn on 1/8/09) 5*2*2 (Fully LED light system, 140 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 2.5*2*2(Fully LED Light System,96 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 5*2.5*2(LED only) Eheim return 1 * pump 1 HP Daikin compressor with cooling coil 2 Jebao OW40, 1 ecotech MP40, 1X6085 Tunze wm, 1 CURVE 7 Skimmer 1 DIY 80 led control by Bluefish mini 1 radion XR30W G2, 2 Radion XR15G3 Sump area lite by 5 ft T5 , 6 * SSC 3 watt red LED for refugium 1 Full spectrum E27 led light 1 CR control by bubble count Start No Water Change since 1st Dec 2016 Add new 2.5x2x 1.5 ft [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yongshun Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 hi santa, my scrubber has been running wif led for around 3 mths...this is the color of the algae on the screen for one week...is it good? Quote Main tank: 4.5 x 2.5 x 2Skimmer: Deltec AP701 Return pump: RD 6Chiller: Daikin compressor with Titanium coil Wavemaker: Jebao w-20, Maxspect Gyre xf150 Lighting: 8x54 ATI Sunpower Non-dimmableLinked tankMain tank: 2 x 1 x 2Return: Eheim 1260Lighting: AI Hydra 26 with controllerWavemaker: Tunze 6025My decommed 3 ft setup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member SantaMonica Posted August 1, 2014 Author SRC Member Share Posted August 1, 2014 Is very dark, can you do more light or more hours? Quote Nutrient Removal Discussion Research Studies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yongshun Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 ok. will try to increase the running hrs...current 16 hrs...will try 18hrs Quote Main tank: 4.5 x 2.5 x 2Skimmer: Deltec AP701 Return pump: RD 6Chiller: Daikin compressor with Titanium coil Wavemaker: Jebao w-20, Maxspect Gyre xf150 Lighting: 8x54 ATI Sunpower Non-dimmableLinked tankMain tank: 2 x 1 x 2Return: Eheim 1260Lighting: AI Hydra 26 with controllerWavemaker: Tunze 6025My decommed 3 ft setup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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