Diy Algae Scrubber Kit
Room air is passed through the bottles using a standard aquarium bubbler stone where the co2 is absorbed by the algae and oxygen released.
Diy algae scrubber kit. Using a scrubber was what got me more interested into the water change less methods to reef keeping. The most frustrating part of this hobby in fact is the algae problem. Ready 2 run algae scrubber bundle no guessing is needed with the brs ready 2 run clear water algae scrubber 569 00 notify me when in stock. In part i the scrubber consists of a 2 liter reactor vessel and a small aquarium air pump.
Compare an algae scrubber using the 50w e shine 4g grow bars to one using 2 lamp t5ho fixtures. Buying a pair of stock led fixtures is going to run you 200 minimum and could last years. The bottle contains a solution of water algae and nutrients. My scrubber was diy and only ran for a few months before a kalk overdose wiped the screen clean.
If we do not change water on time as the experts always recommend us to do the algae will be ever. The super charged version. But setting aside the moisture concerns going out and buying new for an algae scrubber has imho progressed past the point of diminishing returns.