Ace5high
Reefing newb
Im not sure but I think Im having a few problems with my DIY Scrubber. Its been running solid for over a week and Im not sure if its functioning well...
#1 - Doesnt seem to produce much algae, So far ive only cleaned the screen off once after 8-9 days up and it was barley just slimy green coating (hardly anything)
#2 - I have almost as much green slime forming in the sides back bottom and other parts of the sump as the screen, also my return water line (clear) is starting to turn greenish...
Im afraid that this will progress and Ill have growth everywhere that will require a lot of removing the sump and cleaning out...
When I added the 2 - 18" T5 bulbs I made a new reflector that was suppose to isolate some more light to just the screen, problem is that everything is clear so much light escapes anyway...
Does this sound normal or do I have to make some changes?
#1 - Doesnt seem to produce much algae, So far ive only cleaned the screen off once after 8-9 days up and it was barley just slimy green coating (hardly anything)
#2 - I have almost as much green slime forming in the sides back bottom and other parts of the sump as the screen, also my return water line (clear) is starting to turn greenish...
Im afraid that this will progress and Ill have growth everywhere that will require a lot of removing the sump and cleaning out...
When I added the 2 - 18" T5 bulbs I made a new reflector that was suppose to isolate some more light to just the screen, problem is that everything is clear so much light escapes anyway...
Does this sound normal or do I have to make some changes?
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