A DIY algae scrubber using simple a Ikea storage box
One of our members ATcraz shared about his DIY project how he can transform a cheap Ikea storage box into a simple yet effective Algae scrubber which works wonder.
For the project you would need ;
– 1 x ikea black box.
– Plastic board cutted into 4 pieces to fit the four sides.
– sand card board verticalyl to allow proper flow of water down from sprinkle bar around box.
– PVC pipes + drill small holes around pipes.
– A return pump.
– Plastic board cutted into 4 pieces to fit the four sides.
– sand card board verticalyl to allow proper flow of water down from sprinkle bar around box.
– PVC pipes + drill small holes around pipes.
– A return pump.
– Suitable lighting ; Florescent lights or LEDs
How it look like ;
![](https://www.sgreefclub.com/home/forum/uploads/monthly_01_2013/post-17291-0-41045700-1359178245_thumb.jpg)
![](https://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/uploads/monthly_01_2013/post-17291-0-65517600-1359294327.jpg)
Top View
![](https://www.sgreefclub.com/home/forum/uploads/monthly_01_2013/post-17291-0-65517600-1359294327_thumb.jpg)
![](https://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/uploads/monthly_01_2013/post-17291-0-54110300-1359294489.jpg)
![](https://www.sgreefclub.com/home/forum/uploads/monthly_01_2013/post-17291-0-32798000-1359294370_thumb.jpg)
Overflow and return section
![](https://www.sgreefclub.com/home/forum/uploads/monthly_01_2013/post-17291-0-54110300-1359294489_thumb.jpg)
![](https://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/uploads/monthly_02_2013/post-17291-0-86345400-1361681936.jpg)
Photos of the growth rates ;
![](https://www.sgreefclub.com/home/forum/uploads/monthly_02_2013/post-17291-0-86345400-1361681936_thumb.jpg)
For more information about this thread; please refer to the link ;
**Credit to ; ATcraz