SRC Member flowy Posted September 14, 2020 SRC Member Share Posted September 14, 2020 Hi fellow reefers, have anyone tried this ATS before?, any reviews or feedback whether or not should use it? Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Otaku Reefer Posted September 15, 2020 SRC Member Share Posted September 15, 2020 this brand i not used before, but i bought another brand from taobao, its waterfall style, the craftmanship is very bad, lights they just silicone to the plastic, very unsightly they dont even bother even out the excess silicone, i also dont trust their water proofing, as ATS light is close to the water this is factor u need to consider. End of day, u pay for the design, ease of maintenance and safety. Thats y those products from US so expensive. Just my 2 cents. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member munlok Posted September 16, 2020 SRC Member Share Posted September 16, 2020 Great product! I’m using it and algae growing fast. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Maipian80 Posted September 16, 2020 SRC Member Share Posted September 16, 2020 Got pic munlok? Sounds interestingSent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member flowy Posted September 16, 2020 Author SRC Member Share Posted September 16, 2020 Great product! I’m using it and algae growing fast. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile appDoes it take a lot of footprint in the sump?Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member munlok Posted September 16, 2020 SRC Member Share Posted September 16, 2020 Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member munlok Posted September 16, 2020 SRC Member Share Posted September 16, 2020 I just clear all algae 5 day ago. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member munlok Posted September 16, 2020 SRC Member Share Posted September 16, 2020 Does it take a lot of footprint in the sump?Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile appJust buy the size suit to your sump. Too big will not able to fit in to your sump. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member flowy Posted September 16, 2020 Author SRC Member Share Posted September 16, 2020 Just buy the size suit to your sump. Too big will not able to fit in to your sump. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile appThank you!, it was really helpful!!, may i know which type u got?, the 1000L/hr or the 500L/hr?. And how big is ur tank Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member munlok Posted September 16, 2020 SRC Member Share Posted September 16, 2020 Thank you!, it was really helpful!!, may i know which type u got?, the 1000L/hr or the 500L/hr?. And how big is ur tank Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile appMy tank 4ft Red Sea tank. I think is 500l/hrs. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member flowy Posted September 16, 2020 Author SRC Member Share Posted September 16, 2020 Thanks alot bro!, really helped me outSent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member flowy Posted September 16, 2020 Author SRC Member Share Posted September 16, 2020 My tank 4ft Red Sea tank. I think is 500l/hrs. Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile appWas considering the 1000L/hr but feel its super over powered. But now that i know its 500L/hr its sufficient especially since i have a protein skimmer running as well.Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHReef Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 The Size of it seems pretty small & can fit most sump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member flowy Posted December 4, 2020 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 4, 2020 letting go a 1000L/hr one, do pm if intrested look at my listing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Heroo Posted January 8, 2021 SRC Member Share Posted January 8, 2021 Is it really true that u no need a skimmer if u use this thing?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter Harlequinmania Posted January 25, 2021 SRC Supporter Share Posted January 25, 2021 On 1/8/2021 at 11:50 AM, Heroo said: Is it really true that u no need a skimmer if u use this thing?? it depend what is the purpose of using the ATS, if the purposes is to reduce nutrient then it works.. however skimmer work as a mechanical filtration to remove waste from the water and also provide oxygen in a reef tank which is benefit to the system 1 Quote 1000 Gallon Tank in the Hole http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/topic/120957-1000-gallon-3d-hole-in-the-wall/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member flowy Posted January 25, 2021 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 25, 2021 it depend what is the purpose of using the ATS, if the purposes is to reduce nutrient then it works.. however skimmer work as a mechanical filtration to remove waste from the water and also provide oxygen in a reef tank which is benefit to the systemI’ve read leon’s post regarding the ATS that you have handed over to him, was it a good buy?, from taobao as well?Sent from Singapore Reef Club mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finbir Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 The ATS is used for growing macro algae mainly to absorb nitrate and phosphate; provided there is sufficient and on-growing algae. One good sign of nutrient reduction is growth reduction. That's one reason why overfeeding is less of an issue. A skimmer on the other hand will only take out the dissolved waste of the food and fish discharged. Hence u see the dark brown color in the scum cup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finbir Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 I've diy ATS a few times, initially using the CFL and the last one using waterproof leds (got mine at Sim Lim Tower). One needs to use the waterproof ones , else they spoil easily once wetted. The hassle of dismantling the setup to check and harvest. Right now, I'm using a chaeto tumbler (Jake Adams'reefbuilder style). Also diy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter Harlequinmania Posted January 28, 2021 SRC Supporter Share Posted January 28, 2021 6 hours ago, finbir said: I've diy ATS a few times, initially using the CFL and the last one using waterproof leds (got mine at Sim Lim Tower). One needs to use the waterproof ones , else they spoil easily once wetted. The hassle of dismantling the setup to check and harvest. Right now, I'm using a chaeto tumbler (Jake Adams'reefbuilder style). Also diy. care to share some photos of your build ? Quote 1000 Gallon Tank in the Hole http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/topic/120957-1000-gallon-3d-hole-in-the-wall/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finbir Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 Might sound a bit dumb but I'll try to get help on downloading. Meanwhile, here's a brief description of the setup. The whole thing is somewhat similar to one which is on sale commercially for around $239 (not sure if it's US currency). Mine's made of cut ups Ferrero Roche chocolate boxes. One big box and one small one. The completed thing is rectangular in shape and made according to the size I want. There's a curved plate about one third from the bottom. A 12w Atman is hung at one end to feed a 13mm grey pipe with a diy flattened outlet to increase the outflow. A handful of chaeto is next dumped into the box. I currently use a 10w red and white bulb from Ikea for lighting. N.B. Credit to Jake Adams of Reef Builders for the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finbir Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 My apology. I'm using an Eden 6w not the 12w Atman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finbir Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 On 1/28/2021 at 9:26 PM, he said: care to share some photos of your build ? video_20210210_121137.mp4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member JiaEn Posted February 12, 2021 SRC Member Share Posted February 12, 2021 The biggest difference between an ats/uas and a chaeto/macro algae reactor like @finbir's is that we do not supply the algae for ats. Unlike chaeto or caulerpa, which has to be added into the reactor by the reefer, the ats encourages the microalgae already in all reef systems to grow. Since there are many kind of microalgae, which make use of nitrate and phosphate at different rates, the ats has a slight ability to correct nutrients imbalance. When the phosphate is high, more brown turf algae will grow; when nitrate is high, more green turf algae will grow The dynamic algae population is helpful if nutrient balance is an issue. Macroalgae, being a single species, will not have this benefit. Imo, there are two downside of ats to keep in mind. 1. Turf algae traps a lot of detritus. So they can clog fairly fast, and cleaning should be done carefully to prevent detritus from washing into the tank. 2. Microalgae strips a lot of nutrients from water, competing with corals. I find this rather wasteful. Other than that, a properly sized algae scrubber is very capable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member flowy Posted February 22, 2021 Author SRC Member Share Posted February 22, 2021 On 2/12/2021 at 6:23 PM, JiaEn said: The biggest difference between an ats/uas and a chaeto/macro algae reactor like @finbir's is that we do not supply the algae for ats. Unlike chaeto or caulerpa, which has to be added into the reactor by the reefer, the ats encourages the microalgae already in all reef systems to grow. Since there are many kind of microalgae, which make use of nitrate and phosphate at different rates, the ats has a slight ability to correct nutrients imbalance. When the phosphate is high, more brown turf algae will grow; when nitrate is high, more green turf algae will grow The dynamic algae population is helpful if nutrient balance is an issue. Macroalgae, being a single species, will not have this benefit. Imo, there are two downside of ats to keep in mind. 1. Turf algae traps a lot of detritus. So they can clog fairly fast, and cleaning should be done carefully to prevent detritus from washing into the tank. 2. Microalgae strips a lot of nutrients from water, competing with corals. I find this rather wasteful. Other than that, a properly sized algae scrubber is very capable. Thanks again jiaen for the intresting breakdown, on this note i am trying to get another smaller one 500L/hr and clear it more regularly as that is the only one i can fit in my sump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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