Forum Newb: Algal Turf Scrubber

Thanks Burt, I like that method of approach with the turkey baster you mention.  The screen I was considering was going to be placed well away from the actual drain itself.  It would essentially be a full length screen wall placed about 3 inches away from the drain running up both sides.  With a little silicon securing it in place, it should keep things in the bin.  Who knows, perhaps Mark will help me figure out a good way to actually have a refugium in my sump.

 

My parents have a place in Coronado, so we are housesitting for them over the holiday

 

 

Feel free to offer comments, I'm a newb that's trying to get to the sophmore level and start adding some SPS.

 

I finished the stand I refer to in the back room and my refugium, turf scrubber, and top off tank should all be online behind the wall by tomorrow or Friday.  It will be much better!  Now, just need to get the RODI through the crawl space and install a float valve and my life will become a lot easier.

 

Here's a video showing the lastest on the refugium and scrubber set up which are now behind the wall:

 

 

 

I like these natural solutions because they work without any intervention from me. I have plenty to do without having to kill aiptasia myself.