turf algae

grinch · 08-28-2008, 01:42 PM

Ok, so I read a recent thread that touts turf algae as the low tech method to completely filter an aquarium, just throw a window screen on a 5 gall bucket, add some high lumen clip ons lights, and let it grow.....

I am having a hard time with this one.

lcstorc · 08-28-2008, 01:53 PM

The concept is based on the fact that the algae lives off of the nitrates and phosphates. If they are used by the algae you are intentionally growing they won't be there for nuisance algae.
Personally I don't believe it takes care of all other filtration such as a protein skimmer but it can certainly help remove excess nutrients. I wish I had the room to set one up.

grinch · 08-28-2008, 02:01 PM

Interesting concept, I am in the process of moving, but then will be setting up my 75g, so I might just go this way, and add a PS.

johnmaloney · 08-28-2008, 09:54 PM

that thread is everywhere!

08-28-2008, 01:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
grinch Midas Blenny Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Providence RI Posts: 106 View Gallery Karma Komment	turf algae Ok, so I read a recent thread that touts turf algae as the low tech method to completely filter an aquarium, just throw a window screen on a 5 gall bucket, add some high lumen clip ons lights, and let it grow..... I am having a hard time with this one. __________________ PAIN IS INEVITABLE, SUFFERING IS OPTIONAL

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 26,433 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: turf algae The concept is based on the fact that the algae lives off of the nitrates and phosphates. If they are used by the algae you are intentionally growing they won't be there for nuisance algae. Personally I don't believe it takes care of all other filtration such as a protein skimmer but it can certainly help remove excess nutrients. I wish I had the room to set one up. __________________ Peace LYNN Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Lynn's frag tank experiment A reef tank is like a race car. The faster you go the harder you crash.

08-28-2008, 02:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
grinch Midas Blenny Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Providence RI Posts: 106 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: turf algae Interesting concept, I am in the process of moving, but then will be setting up my 75g, so I might just go this way, and add a PS. __________________ PAIN IS INEVITABLE, SUFFERING IS OPTIONAL

08-28-2008, 09:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
johnmaloney Neon dottyback Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 600 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: turf algae that thread is everywhere! __________________ Here is a link to my sponsored forum on reefsanctuary. Here is a link to my website, we do clean up crews and macroalgae.

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