Tell me why don't you use Algae Scrabber ?

[Xtrader]

I was told Algae Scrabber if properly used, don't need.

1. Skimmer

2. Chemicals Filters

3. Biological filters

4. Etc etc.....

But it seem not many are using algae scrabber.

I am about to start one.

Just need your feed back.

Thanks

[m12345y]

maintenance is tedious, and space......

[demonsori]

You'd need activated carbon definitely... As a yellowish tinge to the water Is typical with all scrubbers...

[Underwater]

If you need feedback, SM's thread here should have a great deal of different DIY sets and feedback from reefers here and around the world. I'm one happy user of algae scrubber (its like growing chaeto) for a over a year without skimmer. Some reefers recommend the use of both scrubber and skimmer. I would say carbon is still needed.

[tunicate]

From what I learned, a scrubber should preferably have its own cycle.

i.e. main tank overflow --> scrubber --> return pump

while the original mechanical filter is still in place.

i.e. main tank overflow --> filter wool/sock --> carbon --> return pump

Hence, main tank overflow needs dual path into sump. (May not be feasible for those with existing setup due to space constrain, or requiring sump reconfiguration.)