Powerfilter into a Algae Scrubber???

[TropicalRespect]

Just read about algae scrubbers and i need one. Could I somehow incorporate one into a power filter?

 

[little_fish]

I think BL1 has something kinda like that, here is the link:
https://www.livingreefs.com/self-contained-algae-scrubber-aio-tank-t31525.html

 

[fastrd400]

Just read about algae scrubbers and i need one. Could I somehow incorporate one into a power filter?

Why is it you feel you "need" one. Just out of curiosity.

 

[Waddi]

Why is it you feel you "need" one. Just out of curiosity.

He has a crave for an Algae scrubber, i mean wouldnt you?? They are just so.... uhhh.... green?? :12: :p

 

[TropicalRespect]

My tank has nitrates and a lot of algae. If an algae scrubber works as ive read, then it would solve all my problems.

Also i have a question, if an algae scrubber removes all the nitrates and phosphates, then how does the algae on the algae scrubber stay alive???

 

[little_fish]

by feeding on the nitrates and phosphates in your water, which is how it keeps your water clean.

 

[TropicalRespect]

but if the algae on the scrubber eats up all ALL the nitrates and phosphates, there would be no more left in the water for it to eat and it would die Right?

 

[little_fish]

Nope, because your fish arent going to stop pooping and you arent going to stop feeding your tank.

 

[fastrd400]

10.00 worth of chaeto in your sump or five would help too. Also, you need to locate the source of your phosphate and nitrate and address that issue first.

 

[TropicalRespect]

im not sure were my nitrates are coming from because i dont have any fish in my tank right now.

 

[little_fish]

do you feed your corals at all? Are you using tap water?

 

[SeaBee]

So a ball of cheato is just as good as an algea scrubber???

I have monster amounts of cheato growing in my fuge.

 

[little_fish]

I would say so! From where i see it, i dont see any difference between the two, they both do the exact same time. The hair algae might grow a little faster, but if you have big ball of cheato the difference should be minimal.

I run an algae scrubber because I simply dont have the room for a nice sized fuge. For me the set up is much more convient (sp?) for the POS stand i have.

 

[TropicalRespect]

No, I use Reverse Osmosis Water

 

[little_fish]

good. there will always be some level of the nitrogen cycle going on even if you dont have fish. Every little creature plays some role in it.