Hang on glass algae scrubber

[JohnnyReef]

just saw a hang on glass algae scrubber, referred to as a HOG on marine Depot. Has anyone ever used one and if so did it do a good job? This is the first I’ve seen one and thinking it may be a good investment.

 

[lion king]

Yes they work, I did a diy knock off of that same design; took the nitrates and phosphate down to minimal. I used it on a bc29, it was unsitely and way too high maintenance. I use an algae scrubber on that same tank now and am much happier, just as efficient and maintenance is minimal.

 

[JohnnyReef]

Yes they work, I did a diy knock off of that same design; took the nitrates and phosphate down to minimal. I used it on a bc29, it was unsitely and way too high maintenance. I use an algae scrubber on that same tank now and am much happier, just as efficient and maintenance is minimal.

The HOG was too high maintenance?

 

[lion king]

The HOG was too high maintenance?

Yes, the process of removing the unit and cleaning the screen was a pita. They are also designed to mostly goes on a glass wall inside the display, so I didn't care for that either. I guess it could be used in sump. How big is your tank and how is it laid out; is it an AIO, a sump, etc. I like running algae reactors better, dollar for dollar an algae scrubber will perform much better

 

[JohnnyReef]

Yes, the process of removing the unit and cleaning the screen was a pita. They are also designed to mostly goes on a glass wall inside the display, so I didn't care for that either. I guess it could be used in sump. How big is your tank and how is it laid out; is it an AIO, a sump, etc. I like running algae reactors better, dollar for dollar an algae scrubber will perform much better

I have a 45 gal aio so I was thinking of putting it in the back where it wouldn’t be visible but like you said it would probably be a pita to work on

 

[lion king]

If you got something like this it would be much better: https://www.marinedepot.com/AquaMaxx_Algae_Reactor_Package_-AquaMaxx-UJ5355-FIFRAS-vi.html
It will keep your nitrates and phosphates at a minimum, easy to care for, and alot less expensive. You just drop the pump in one of the back chambers, and put the reactor in your cabinet. I harvest my macro about once a month.