Which Algae Turf Scrubber?

[jefra]

I'm looking for spend $200-300 which rules out some of the pricier custom options like Floyd Turbo. I'm not looking to DIY build one myself.

Seems like both Icecap and Santa Monica fit my budget, but I've read the Icecap sprays excessively and heard mixed reviews on Santa Monica too. Any advice would be appreciated!

 

[biecacka]

Look for a used one. I bought a used Turbo revL3 for $250 I think. I love it. Thing is an algae beast!


corey

 

[leepink23]

I would vote turbo scrubber just because it’s so well made and has the best lights and spray bar. I have seen used with decent price. Another option is clear water, found a used one on here with the covers

Georgia - CW-50 Algae Scrubber with Light Covers

I have the Clearwater CW-50 algae scrubber for sale. It's in great condition and i believe i may still have the original box. $260 shipped.

www.reef2reef.com

 

[jefra]

I would vote turbo scrubber just because it’s so well made and has the best lights and spray bar. I have seen used with decent price. Another option is clear water, found a used one on here with the covers

Georgia - CW-50 Algae Scrubber with Light Covers

I have the Clearwater CW-50 algae scrubber for sale. It's in great condition and i believe i may still have the original box. $260 shipped.

www.reef2reef.com

That has pretty bad reviews on Bulkreefsupply though

 

[leepink23]

That has pretty bad reviews on Bulkreefsupply though

I would go turbo, but you are looking at a budget, all the other scrubbers have the wrong slot pipe size and inferior lights. I have purchased other scrubber similar to icecap and wasn’t happy, eventually swapped to turbos and love the build quality.

California - Turbo Aquatics L2 Rev4 Algae Turf Scrubber

Used this on my old 120 gallon and then upgraded to a larger model from Turbo Aquatics when I upgraded tanks. If you aren't familiar with the various brands of algae turf scrubbers, read this thread to see how Turbo Aquatics scrubbers perform. IMO Turbo Aquatics makes the best scrubbers in both...

www.reef2reef.com

This is a used turbo.

 

[jefra]

I would go turbo, but you are looking at a budget, all the other scrubbers have the wrong slot pipe size and inferior lights. I have purchased other scrubber similar to icecap and wasn’t happy, eventually swapped to turbos and love the build quality.

California - Turbo Aquatics L2 Rev4 Algae Turf Scrubber

Used this on my old 120 gallon and then upgraded to a larger model from Turbo Aquatics when I upgraded tanks. If you aren't familiar with the various brands of algae turf scrubbers, read this thread to see how Turbo Aquatics scrubbers perform. IMO Turbo Aquatics makes the best scrubbers in both...

www.reef2reef.com

This is a used turbo.

Thanks. Already replied there and PMed the guy. I think I'll try to get a used Turbo.

 

[Huff747]

FWIW I'm very happy with my Clearwater 100.