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Wtb turf scrubber

Discussion in 'Buy/Sell/Trade' started by Travis G, Feb 17, 2012.

  1. Feb 17, 2012 #1
    Travis G

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    Hey all. Im looking for a turf scrubber for my 55. I dont know much about them Cept they are amazing. Thanks!
     
  2. Feb 17, 2012 #2
    Tholton33

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    subscribe to floyd's turf scrubber thread in the commercial sponsor area he is releasing new and improved scrubbers
     
  3. Feb 18, 2012 #3
    phishcrazee Riverside

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    What is that under?  I'm looking in the sponsor area, but not seeing anything like that.......is it under the members only area?
     
  4. Feb 18, 2012 #4
    Tholton33

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    http://www.greateriowareefsociety.org/Community/DiscussionForums/tabid/78/aft/25823/Default.aspx#94527
     
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  5. Feb 18, 2012 #5
    Tholton33

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    be sure the subscribe. floyd is the man when i comes to scrubbers. he has helped build one the biggest threads on RC full of facts and information on scrubbers. his new lineup with leds is going to be awesome.
     
  6. Feb 19, 2012 #6
    Travis G

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    Id even settle if someone had plans for one. I have a ten gal glass tank and a 20 gal glasthats tank i could use to make one but i just dont know where to start or what id need. Thanks!
     
  7. Feb 20, 2012 #7
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    There's also the summary thread that I just finished revising.

    http://algaescrubber.net/forums/showthread.php?1291-Algae-Scrubber-Basics-The-Summary

    Go to post #26 for the latest version. I would re-post it here, but the other one I have posted on here (previous summary) crashed the server when I first loaded it and it still loads painfully slow, plus I would have to re-do all the picture tags with HTML instead of IMG which is a PITA so I decided not to re-post it here.

    Also posts # 3251-3264 on the RC thread

    http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=19906455
     
  8. Feb 20, 2012 #8
    Travis G

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    My head is spinning.... lol i need a guideline of what id need for a 55 gal. Haha
     
  9. Feb 20, 2012 #9
    Tholton33

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    that is the guideline! it can be used for any size tank!
     
  10. Feb 20, 2012 #10
    Tholton33

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    do you plan on running it from your drain line? or tee off the return pump or separate pump all together?
    we could start there to help determine your width of screen
     
  11. Feb 20, 2012 #11
    Travis G

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    My tank isnt drilled. Im using a cascade 1000 as my filter. Does my tank have to be drilled?
     
  12. Feb 20, 2012 #12
    Tholton33

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    You could run a pump from your display and run the scrubber over your tank. Floyd ran (or still does) one over top his tank. The box can drain back into the display. A drilled tank does make it easier but its not necessary
     
  13. Feb 20, 2012 #13
    Travis G

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    This sucks... im not smart enough to do most of this... what kind of pump would i need?
     
  14. Feb 20, 2012 #14
    Tholton33

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    its really not hard and floyd has done so much to help break it down. just take some time to look at the links he mentioned. many people of all background and skill levels have accomplished this. if you do not feel like DIY is the route you want to take. message Floyd and see if he can build one for you to your specifications. you could also wait and stay tuned to his thread in the commercial sponsor link i sent you. his new line up will be a complete kit. and i think he will offer it in DIY as well as completely ready to roll. and options of LED and CFL.

    take some time to understand some of the basics, as well as the troubleshooting other people go through.
     

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