Neutral

U may add some media into the scrubber as well to weight down the scrubber to be fully submerged into the water.. for me I jus put the whole "sock" into the box.. and plug and play..

After everything is done. . Last pieces is the algae "hosting" scrubber.. as I read alot about rough material for algae to stick on and to grow.. I am thinking about netted laundry bag.. it's made of nylon, rough as well.. I can cut and make it to shape as a scrubber right? And here's how I do. . 1) Cut into 3 pieces 2) take one of the bigger pieces 3) fold it half.. 4) and half again (make sure the size is correct) and sew the circumference with fishing wire so it won't loosen again.. As like what the final picture shown

I am using RED LED for lighting. . I used those water proof type.. Think is 5500 type? Really can't remember. You may ask is the par enough to grow algae.. I would say " I really duno" but of the scrubber is very near to the light.. it should be able to do the trick.. Oh.. sorry to mentioned. As my OHF cover is black. I bought a transparent acrylic cut to shape of my OHF cover. I tape my Light on top of my OHF cover. And also covers the balance area. (To make sure no light will shine out) why tap? In case the acrylic turns yellow after a period of shine.. I can always buy another acrylic to replace it.. I also used those small chips of cut acrylic to glue them as grove to make sure the whole cover sits tight on top of the box.

Let's now goes to the lighting.. alot of pips will be wondering how am I able to get the lighting inside the main DT right.. blah blah blah.. Well.. I make the light casing with the use of the small tray which we put for the water to flow evenly. And the reflector using used aluminium tray.

The tube will be "wired" into the box via the original outflow of the OHF

We understands that to promote algae growth.. we need lights and water flow with "ventilation".. so let's work on the air bubble tube setup.. All OHF has got this separator.. I attached 2 long air stones to have a wider oxygen flow to the scrubber..

Let's work on the algae box.. Drill 4 holes there for hook to be attached later on.. I mentioned.. it's gonna be a inside my DT. Use a snapper to snap the hanger to make a U hook.. Drills more holes below the box for water to be able to flow through..

Things that we need.. looks cheapo? Oh well.. DIY is about cost saving as well as making good of left over right?

Hi.. i am quite a thrifty person (stingy to some?) And i will always tried to recycle my old things to something useful.. Well maybe saving Gia? Lolx.. Anyway after reading alot on and about algae scrubber started many years by lots of aqua hobbists especially Santa Monica. I had integrated all I had learnt to recycle my old Overhead Filter (OHF) to an algae scrubber.. and i would say the total spending is actually abt $50 there about. . To me is $0 because all these are my left overs or spoilt materials.. As I do not have a sump tank.. as such I will do a INTERNAL Algae Scrubber into my main Display Tank.. I understands picture speaks a thousand words.. so let's start !

Woow.. a holiday.. NICE .. keep us posted on the results.. I heard alot of good comment on Hydra.. but not yet tried one.. would go and buy 1 if ya result tested is good.

I love the way u scape your tank... Very nice and good selection of corals n fishes.

I maintained mine around 1.019 - 1.020. so far fish, anemones are ok..

if u manged to keep a whale than come and talk..

So far my angels dun disturb my anemones.

Btw.. Hows your maintance like for having these 3 setup? I loved the way you theme your tanks. Keep it up and flood us with more pictures please.

IMPRESSIVE setup... Especially the 3rd pictures.. i love those clownfish .. Care to Share what varient are those? Frostbite, snowflakes..? Never seen such varient b4..

Following this thread is really awesome!!. Keep the pictures coming...

Why not post some pictures and update us on ya tank progress? I am sure alot will be keen to look at ya current tank.

Hi Ryan... Welcome to the marine world.. I am a freshwater person as well.. I think u will agrees with me that marine is really a chore. But when it comes to the satisfaction, its beyond words could describe. I would also wana express my thanks to u for recommending some revoreef products to me like the coral supplements as well as the beneficial bactrria tablets. It works amazing and Its cheap too. Do update ya tank and show us the updates of some new injections to ya tank.

Amazing set up boss.. alot more to learn from u

i think there are such skimmer in sg. But not the brand which TS is using. Cos i ever came across big skimmer like what TS is using. NOT common i would say as not many of use has such a big tank which requires such a big skimmer.

Well shared Willy.. your FAQ will definitely benefits those new starter.. as many always started from Nano tank than gradually moved to a bigger tank when they have confidence. But most of the time due to lack of knowledge and experience, the outcome disheartened the hobbist. Good write up.

Big tank.. Awesome set up.. Really cant wait for ya next update.. Indeed a thread that is worth following and subscribing.

Bro.. Nice tank la.. First time see ya thread.. Jus like kumar said.. Steady pom pee pee

Very nice tank bro.. Admire ya tank alot. You put all the ncie corals in a nano tank and does it so well.. Thumbs up for ya. Keep us posted on ya reefing.