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Modern algae scrubber designs use upflowing air bubbles to generate turbulence; when illumination is added, algae grows inside the unit and consumes n
Modern algae scrubber designs use upflowing air bubbles to generate turbulence; when illumination is added, algae grows inside the unit and consumes nutrients.
Commercial floating surface algae scrubber uses red LED lights and up-flowing air bubbles to cause algae to grow in the growth compartment. Inside of
Commercial floating surface algae scrubber uses red LED lights and up-flowing air bubbles to cause algae to grow in the growth compartment. Inside of the compartment is lined with rough textures which enhance algal attachment; ribbons/strings allow further algal attachment.
Periodic removal of the algae that has grown inside of an algae scrubber removes excess nutrients (ammonia, nitrate, phosphate) from the aquarium wate
Periodic removal of the algae that has grown inside of an algae scrubber removes excess nutrients (ammonia, nitrate, phosphate) from the aquarium water, thus providing the needed filtration.
Upflowing scrubber
Upflowing scrubber
Air-driven corner filter
Air-driven corner filter
A large shower biological filter designed to maximize the beneficial effects of the nitrogen cycle, in a koi pond
A large shower biological filter designed to maximize the beneficial effects of the nitrogen cycle, in a koi pond
Sponges, plastic balls, ceramic tubes and gravel are all suitable for aquarium filtration
Sponges, plastic balls, ceramic tubes and gravel are all suitable for aquarium filtration
A commercially available canister filter
A commercially available canister filter