Help on Algae Scrubber Location

[TripleTruble]

I have a new sump coming next week and I am plumbing in my DIY waterfall algae scrubber. I am thinking it is best in middle section where I will also have a marine pure block and a couple pieces of live rock. What are opinions on placement in this sump. Ruby Sump 36

 

[TripleTruble]

Bump

 

[Dra49ers]

I’ve had mine up for about 2weeks now, used the middle section with a pvc stand for algae scrubber in a trigger 39. I have the pump in the skimmer section with pump by the outflow of the slimmer and the return of the ATS in the pump return section

 

[TripleTruble]

I’ve had mine up for about 2weeks now, used the middle section with a pvc stand for algae scrubber in a trigger 39. I have the pump in the skimmer section with pump by the outflow of the slimmer and the return of the ATS in the pump return section

Curious on that. You happen to have a picture.

 

[Dra49ers]

It’s a little bit of a mess right now but here you go
The last pic is the stand I built out of pvc

 

[TripleTruble]

It’s a little bit of a mess right now but here you go
The last pic is the stand I built out of pvc

Trying to see how you have that set up exactly. Looks like there is an in feed on the bottom?

 

[Water Dog]

I have almost that exact same sump layout in my Trigger 26 sump. Here’s how I mounted my Turbo’s Aquatics ATS over the refugium section.

 

[homer1475]

Never thought about mounting it sideways in the sump. Great idea @Water Dog ! Need to get mine back online. Might have to try and mount it sideways this time.

Mine is over the "fuge" area of the sump.

 

[Water Dog]

It’s funny you say that... my ATS is actually offline right now, as it was running too well, making my tank too clean. Trying to bump up my nutrients and run a little dirtier right now.

 

[TripleTruble]

Do you guys think it is better to use a separate pump or pipe it in? @Water Dog @homer1475

 

[homer1475]

It’s funny you say that... my ATS is actually offline right now, as it was running too well, making my tank too clean. Trying to bump up my nutrients and run a little dirtier right now.

Same here, as I was dosing vibrant to get rid of some BA. Now that my nutrients are creeping back up, time to install it again.

 

[homer1475]

Do you guys think it is better to use a separate pump or pipe it in? @Water Dog @homer1475

I have mine on a separate pump as it allows me to better control the flow over the screen.

 

[Water Dog]

Separate pump... I use a 326 gph IM MightyJet DC pump at the second lowest setting drawing only 9 watts. As Homer said above, and I totally agree, it makes it much easier to dial in the flow over the screen.

 

[Dra49ers]

Trying to see how you have that set up exactly. Looks like there is an in feed on the bottom?

Yeah I have a sicce syncra 2.0 approx 500gph feeding the scrubber

 

[Paratrooper Lutz]

I have a new sump coming next week and I am plumbing in my DIY waterfall algae scrubber. I am thinking it is best in middle section where I will also have a marine pure block and a couple pieces of live rock. What are opinions on placement in this sump. Ruby Sump 36

Ruby Red accents in the sump

Love the

 

[Paratrooper Lutz]

Love the Ruby Red accents in your new sump. I'm about to build a water fall Algae Scrubber in my new used All-In-One 70 Gallon Built In Back Sump after my Biohome Ultimate Marine Media. I ran one on the back of my 29 gallon tank for over a year worked great. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Paratrooper Lutz]

It’s funny you say that... my ATS is actually offline right now, as it was running too well, making my tank too clean. Trying to bump up my nutrients and run a little dirtier right now.

Have you thought about just running a timer on the light on the ATS to control the growth?

 

[TripleTruble]

New set up done

 

[Water Dog]

Looks good! Just make sure the scrubber is above the max water level of the sump in case of a power outage. You don't want to fry your ATS lights when the sump floods if you lose or cut off power to your return pump.

 

[Water Dog]

Have you thought about just running a timer on the light on the ATS to control the growth?

I have the ability to reduce the photoperiod and dim the lights on my ATS and I’ve tried both. I took my ATS offline 4 weeks ago and still only have .25 nitrates. My tank is just running too clean, so she’s staying offline for the time being.