IceCap scrubber?

Reefnoobz90 · Sep 11, 2019

I have been looking for a scrubber for awhile now since I don't want to diy one. I just got an email that Icecap came out with a budget friendly scrubber.

IceCap Turf Scrubbers

Clear Choice Aquatics supplies high quality aquarium supplies at the best prices. Come shop our selection of filtration supplies for all your needs.

clearchoiceaquatics.com

There's not much info on them, but has anyone seen them in action? Apparently they were at MACNA. I like my icecap gyre so I figure this could be decent.

Peace River · Sep 11, 2019

Reefnoobz90 said:
I have been looking for a scrubber for awhile now since I don't want to diy one. I just got an email that Icecap came out with a budget friendly scrubber.

IceCap Turf Scrubbers

Clear Choice Aquatics supplies high quality aquarium supplies at the best prices. Come shop our selection of filtration supplies for all your needs.

clearchoiceaquatics.com

There's not much info on them, but has anyone seen them in action? Apparently they were at MACNA. I like my icecap gyre so I figure this could be decent.

I saw it at MACNA and was impressed with what I saw. Let's see if we can get some more input...

@CoralVue @Jeff@CoralVue @Carlos@CoralVue

Reefnoobz90 · Sep 11, 2019

Wow, I didn't know you could do that haha

While we're at it, there are 3 outputs, is it main, secondary than emergency?

Peace River · Sep 11, 2019

Reefnoobz90 said:
Wow, I didn't know you could do that haha

While we're at it, there are 3 outputs, is it main, secondary than emergency?

You can't with many vendors, but that is one of the things that sets the @CoralVue team apart and they have high quality products, they know their products, and they have an active presence here on R2R!!!

andyg1960 · Sep 11, 2019

Looking at these myself. Price point is much better than clear water scrubbers, especially when you factor in you don’t need to pay $60 for parts to block the light from shining in your face.

Empire · Sep 11, 2019

Waiting for stores to get these in stock!!

Reefnoobz90 · Sep 11, 2019

The link I sent ships on Friday, I'm thinking of just going for it.

andyg1960 · Sep 11, 2019

Marine Depot has them listed on their website

Reefnoobz90 · Sep 12, 2019

Im a town over from Clear Choice so they drop off at my house same day . Mine should be here tomorrow but I'm going to have to figure out how to add it to my tank.

mfollen · Sep 12, 2019

Is anyone mounting these in/above their sumps?

CoralVue_Marketing · Sep 12, 2019

Reefnoobz90 said:
I have been looking for a scrubber for awhile now since I don't want to diy one. I just got an email that Icecap came out with a budget friendly scrubber.

IceCap Turf Scrubbers

Clear Choice Aquatics supplies high quality aquarium supplies at the best prices. Come shop our selection of filtration supplies for all your needs.

clearchoiceaquatics.com

There's not much info on them, but has anyone seen them in action? Apparently they were at MACNA. I like my icecap gyre so I figure this could be decent.

Here is the email announcement we recently sent out: https://mailchi.mp/coralvue/icecap-algae-scrubbers-end-users

Here is a link to a more detailed product description: https://www.coralvue.com/icecap-turf-scrubber

CoralVue_Marketing · Sep 12, 2019

Reefnoobz90 said:
Wow, I didn't know you could do that haha

While we're at it, there are 3 outputs, is it main, secondary than emergency?

There is a drain and a safety drain. What may look like a third outlet is capped on the side; that piece is where water trickles down on the screen inside the unit.

CoralVue_Marketing · Sep 12, 2019

Empire said:
Waiting for stores to get these in stock!!

andyg1960 said:
Marine Depot has them listed on their website

Marine Depot does have them up: https://www.marinedepot.com/IceCap-Algae_Scrubbers-IC-AQREAS-ct.html

So does AquaCave: https://www.aquacave.com/refugiums/algae-scrubbers.html

And Clear Choice: https://clearchoiceaquatics.com/collections/scrubbers

They just came out, so they should be available at more stores shortly!

vetteguy53081 · Sep 12, 2019

The units are out there and all are at the same price point. I am a clear water owner and looks like I may very well be making a change. The looks alone have me sold not to mention the drain assemblies, light block out and the ease if access to cleaning.
Easy to build a platform for these folks !! -
Take 4 pieces of eggcrate cut to desired height/width and using nylon tie straps, strap together into a cage and it is now a Platform for your scrubber and matches the Ice Cap housing

andyg1960 · Sep 12, 2019

Well, I just ordered one

. Stay tuned for updates.

CoralVue_Marketing · Sep 12, 2019

vetteguy53081 said:
The units are out there and all are at the same price point. I am a clear water owner and looks like I may very well be making a change. The looks alone have me sold not to mention the drain assemblies, light block out and the ease if access to cleaning.
Easy to build a platform for these folks !! -
Take 4 pieces of eggcrate cut to desired height/width and using nylon tie straps, strap together into a cage and it is now a Platform for your scrubber and matches the Ice Cap housing

Great tip!

andyg1960 said:
Well, I just ordered one . Stay tuned for updates.

That is so awesome! Thank you very much. Please shoot us an email if you need any help with installation at [email protected]. Looking forward to seeing some growth shots!

Reefnoobz90 · Sep 13, 2019

Mine came in today from Clear Choice, I went with the medium. It's going to take me some time to figure out where to mount it. The led is crazy bright

Reefnoobz90 · Sep 13, 2019

Hey @Jeff@CoralVue is the plumbing standard USA plumbing? All the sizes are in mm. I have 25mm for the main drain the 15mm for the emergency and 16mm for the inlet. What is that in standard plumbing? I don't want to bring this to HD to figure that out