Algae Reactor VS Scrubber VS Refugium! Best Reef Tank Filtration!

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Algae Filtration is a great way to reduce nitrates and phosphates in a reef aquarium and or saltwater tank. Today we look at Algae Reactors VS Algae Scrubbers VS Refugium! The Best Reef Tank Filtration. Algae removes nutrients from your reef tank that you then harvest and physically remove! Algae filtration is a great way to make reef keeping easier and it helps you have a thriving and more successful reef tank!
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Growing Algae in a refugium is very beneficial for your reef aquarium. The Algae absorbs nitrates and phosphates in your aquarium what as well as the CO2 and it uses all of that to grow. As The Algae in your refugium or algae reactor and scrubber grows it removes nutrients from your reef tank that you then harvest and physically remove! Algae filtration is a great way to make reef keeping easier and it helps you have a thriving and more successful reef tank!
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@opethmike
@opethmike 4 ай бұрын
Algae scrubber has worked out best for me
@TheCoralReefTalk
@TheCoralReefTalk 4 ай бұрын
That's awesome. What brand are you using or did you diy one?
@opethmike
@opethmike 4 ай бұрын
@@TheCoralReefTalk I use the Icecap units
@fishstix1988
@fishstix1988 24 күн бұрын
for the algae scrubber, how aggressive it is for keeping nitrates and phosphates in check? Does it reduce those levels as aggressive as GFO/Rowaphos does?
@zachary_smith1
@zachary_smith1 16 күн бұрын
But is one preferred over others for maximum growth
@TheCoralReefTalk
@TheCoralReefTalk 6 күн бұрын
I prefer using a refugium.
@TheRobTuber
@TheRobTuber 2 ай бұрын
What about running a refugium AND a turf scrubber?
@TheCoralReefTalk
@TheCoralReefTalk Ай бұрын
Yeah you can run both,, check out our answer to your question during the latest Podcast Episode kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hNZ9Za-mmqvId6M.html
@richishere82
@richishere82 4 ай бұрын
I'd love an algae scrubber. 😢
@TheCoralReefTalk
@TheCoralReefTalk 4 ай бұрын
They are a great option. What are you currently working with, tank size and space?
@richishere82
@richishere82 4 ай бұрын
@@TheCoralReefTalk I just got a 4ft x 2 x 2 tank with a 20g sump . Currently only have a reefmat and skimmer . Nitrate are between 10 and 20 phosphate is currently 0.1
@richishere82
@richishere82 4 ай бұрын
Tank is about 2 years old
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