I'm planning to create a simple algae turf scrubber in my Elos system 70 cabinet, with the ultimate goal of someday replacing the skimmer. As is common and has been written about elsewhere, I'll be using standard 3/4" pvc with a slot cut into it for the insertion of common knitting screen. I am planning to hold the screen in place with plastic shower curtain rings rather than zip ties to make it easier to remove and replace during cleaning.
I'd like to run the overflow directly into the scrubber, so I'll need to determine:
1. How best to hang the pipe above the sump and minimize noise, splashing, etc.
2. How to plumb the system 70 from drain bulkhead to the 3/4" pipe (I'd like to cover the distance with the standard Elos drain tube with a barbed PVC and reducing coupler connecting to the PVC pipe.
3. What lights to direct at the screen and how to best position / secure them (I'm partial to LED for heat, power consumption, and longevity reasons).
4. What else?
If anyone else has already done this, or has good ideas or questions, I'd like to hear from you.
I'd like to run the overflow directly into the scrubber, so I'll need to determine:
1. How best to hang the pipe above the sump and minimize noise, splashing, etc.
2. How to plumb the system 70 from drain bulkhead to the 3/4" pipe (I'd like to cover the distance with the standard Elos drain tube with a barbed PVC and reducing coupler connecting to the PVC pipe.
3. What lights to direct at the screen and how to best position / secure them (I'm partial to LED for heat, power consumption, and longevity reasons).
4. What else?
If anyone else has already done this, or has good ideas or questions, I'd like to hear from you.
