A Hypnotic Spinning Algae Scrubber

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[@TFGaquatics]

Still one of my All time favorite videos. Much Love Jake! We miss you Greatly man 🤙🐠

[@MoeReefs]

Well done Jake! That's probably the most satisfying barrel of chaeto I have seen yet lol. I tried the hair algae scrubber route and after further research found that not only is it more efficient at pulling no3 and po4 but it is also more efficient at stripping your trace elements. I have since removed it and now concluded the chaeto is the best balance for nutrient export.

[@bobharden7320]

Can you share more about stripping your trace elements? what data or science do you have? thx.

[@SeaTaj]

Very innovative idea, Jake! Super awesome seeing the barrel or macro

[@AquaSplendor]

Chaetomorpha is a species, for those who don't know, this is probably the Chaetomorpha linum if I'm not mistaken, and widely used in the aquarium hobby.

[@kurthunter8940]

You’re THE man Jake. Killin it with that studio

[@jawfishsreef1012]

Another great informative video. Love to see what's going on in the studio. Gonna have to give it a try.

[@SantaMonicaFiltration]

Good news: Yellowing from waterfall style algae scrubbers is from when you don't clean/harvest them soon enough; the underlying growth dies and turns yellow, and puts yellow into the water. Solution: clean/harvest more often, or get more light in the middle of the screen to create growth rings (which allows flow to get to the middle of the screen), or change to an bubble upflow style which does not have yellowing problems.

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

good to know

[@kevinw7044]

That is great. Looks much cleaner than the more “normal” way that reefers grow this algae in the sump.

[@michaelbalsley6041]

Awesome setup!!👍look forward to switching over

[@bandar1982]

Great content as always

[@Zodiac178]

Interesting to see this hobby is evolving in such unique ways. I have never seen this before. Very cool!

[@cotswoldreefs6670]

Super smart! I thought it was a spinning device you’ve purchased at first. 🤘🏼💪🏼

[@Reefscom]

This is pretty awesome Jake! Good job. -Richard

[@tritontr21]

I was wondering how you were gonna square this from your MACNA debate. 🤔 Looks awesome. Very well done.

[@runaalom]

Hi, definitely a great success. I am currently using a separate pump to tumble my chaeto in the sump. Is it possible to see the design how the return waters makes the chaeto turn? ☺️

[@athomeontwo]

Good timing, I just tore out my refugium today.. first I am going to start featuring macro algae in my display, I have some purple fauchia that I love .. However I was doing some window shopping for algae scrubbers. Not sure I’m sold on any of them .. so for now it’ll be a filter sock in an empty refugium..

[@insanity4224]

Rollermat, skimmer and macro is a bullet proof and proven combo. And the least work required by the aquarist which means stability.

[@buckleupbuckaroo7320]

the guy that disliked this is the opposite of logic lol this filter is amazing and brilliant 👏

[@PotooBurd]

It was like driving behind one of those silver tanker trucks. Very satisfying

[@artofwar-3263]

Lol, I'm loving the background music....🔥

[@TheBobby416]

Yes. I too was captivated by thee music. Where does one find such things? Yes

[@jamesgreen9372]

Thanks for the history and introduction. This is a project I have been considering and your insights are appreciated. Two questions: 1. Where did you get your micro-algae, and was it a certain species? 2. Do you ever fear the spread of disease or parasites with linked tanks? (I was considering this too, but fear contamination.) As always, thanks for helping all of us in the community, jim

[@vetriselvaraj]

When showing your reef tank man can,t wait to see it

[@vetriselvaraj]

The cade aquarium project

[@TheBritishMelonn]

Be cool to see something like that but for dragons breath

[@areyouarobotz]

Need more scrubber!!!!

[@KreefAquariumhobby]

Very nice!

[@TheBobby416]

That was nice. Small and compact. I am thinking of a cool closet or cabinet. Works 24/7. No Co2 spikes. Dreams do come true. Thank You

[@just4fun6671]

This is genius

[@michaelstalker9945]

That's amazing!

[@michaelsoudan8314]

Jake... this is a clip that has always stuck with me. when you put this on youtube I also had to grow my algae in my aquarium. you also had kisses furthest from aquariums and mainly corals. why are you not here anymore... we are going to miss you Michael from Belgium

[@reefingprologue4220]

Super creative, I am running an algae scrubber plus a refugium whit cheeto

[@hunterh891]

Awsome I wish I could get my chaeto to do that

[@brianaltmann613]

amazing

[@sto2779]

1:21 - "that is a Solid Barrell of Plant Tissue"... no kidding lol

[@sezles1]

Regarding macro algae in scrubbers. I and a few more here in the UK have been growing Ulva intestinalis in.our waterfall ATSs. So you can indeed grow macro algae in a waterfall algae turf scrubber as well as or instead of GHA. BTW. I use no prefiltration what so ever unless you call a skimmer prefiltration which technically it is.

[@spskeeper2060]

Very good, I first thought you had it wrapped around something that was spinning it, be great to see another video showing it once harvested .

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

It’s in the production queue

[@spskeeper2060]

That good to hear , thanks will keep an eye out for it 👍

[@spskeeper2060]

One other question I have been meaning to ask is did you get a chance to test the big dastaco calcium reactor at the faster affluent speed above the 12 litre an hour test?, not related to the above but was curious tbh.

[@simonjohnson4025]

would love an acro tank update

[@naclcreep2505]

Jake, have you noticed or checked for any fluctuations in water chemistry when you suddenly pull a large portion of the biological filtration? I would think you might see drops in PH and raised ‘nutrients’. Have to measured?

[@Jotto999]

Cool!

[@aarongarabedian2015]

Jake, can you provide more information about the sump build/setup in this video? Is it commercially available, a DIY or Custom Sump? Very Interested in how you created that sump! Thank you!

[@GazuntaiWorld]

Still a Refugium Jake. Nice one

[@bobharden7320]

Can you share what the dimensions of your chaeto "box" are and how much flow is going through your box? Thanks for sharing, very nice!

[@nphuskerchic]

Do you think you could create this type of motion in a filter compartment in an AIO tank, like a fluval flex?

[@christianbenzner9276]

Super nice thanks ill make same setup - but what is the name / type of the tunze light - i dont want the pink light eighter :-) - but is it the tunze 8821 ? or the all spektrum light ?

[@discusdu6458]

Wow how smart you are grow chaeto only 8 days so much growing out,

[@jasonbohr6673]

So I’m curious and have a question. I’m considering a CADE 600 but was wondering if I could skip the protein skimmer and just use that space for a fuge? Is there any positives or negatives to skipping the skimmer and using macro algae?

[@pixivpix7321]

amazing！in china we have something like this that we set it out off tank in a bucket.but most people think these algae may influence reef and make trace element unbalance.

[@andrewnewton4393]

What did you use to glue your expanded pvc?

[@sjuicehockey]

Is it important to have cheato tumble? My is stationary. Wondering if I need more frug flow

[@theideaofclips5481]

How many holes are in the black plastic wall and the diameters of them ?

[@annoorkhan4219]

1st you put your roller filter and then microalgi reactor ?

[@eugenechi9798]

Is the Spinning Algae Scrubber still running at the Reef Builders Studio?

[@tofppm2148]

Merci super Vidéo Très très intéressant SVP j’aimerais voir le système de rotation du refuge à Algues ❤️😘👍👍😍

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

c'est mon plaisir

[@tofppm2148]

Reef Builders Trop Cool 👍😘

[@pubwvj]

Cool! Glad to know this works because I had just started setting something up a very similar rolling system. PVC fed by my pumps with lots of holes in them pointing to make the chaeto roll. I am setting up my refungium divided into a maze so that it creates a longer path. The chaeto gets the first length where the pumps feed in so they cause the rotation.

[@pk-pj4sz]

This is just by far the best way to go you don't even see biofiltration like that in freshwater fish tanks filled with plants that is 100% light efficiency

[@litoloco4fish]

Holy Moly your studio is looking 🔥 amazing ❤❤

[@samoks123]

Great chaeto growth in the refugium. Understand you have holes drilled on the PVC foam for water to flow out I believe. Can you explain a bit more on the basket construction if it is perforated, and the which side the water is flowing into the scrubber. Would like to try it.

[@dwaynechristoph2528]

Looking great. How many hours a day do you run you fuge light?

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

24

[@MiguelPxt]

Hi Jake, it it possible to get a schematics where the holes are and the in-out flow ?

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

It’s just a row of holes at the bottom and water exits through the right side

[@gadamwoll]

Jake, can I put Cheto in main display to grow to help with nutrient export. I dont have a sump.

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

Sure if you put it in some kind of basket so it doesn't grow everywhere

[@KillerKev1961]

How much, and how often do you toss your chaeto?

[@jadonduncan3212]

One compound*

[@gyrafn]

Just breath on the algae every now and then

[@ReefRondo]

I have 2 of your T-Shirts here in Scotland but we need that camo one you are wearing! Hit us up Jake!

[@atheistpeace7579]

Can you run this WITH a refugium?

[@phillandau350]

Jake, can you please tell me where I can find that pvc foam board?

[@MrMushroomish]

Please show when you harvest XD

[@samerfarhan7968]

When it says 17 seconds ago

[@gadamwoll]

How do you grow Cheto in a main display

[@reefing1016]

You need to check out aquatic collections in Hayward Ca! There coral farming and coral display are out of this world. Owners been selling from garage to store in 15 years it’s a must see! Owners are joe and karson I’ll bring you if you ever stop by!

[@ronderfulaquariums2978]

Wow

[@undergroundreefs6523]

He's trying hard not to call it a refugium after his debate with Julian Sprung. lol yanking your chain!

[@electrictula]

👍

[@pasci0057]

What schedule are you lighting the algae ?

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

All the time

[@Mike-op5mv]

how long do you leave the light on the refuguim

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

Always on

[@Dummythxc]

4:20 excuse me sir what’s this magical floating plant we aren’t talking about here....

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

My Philodendron sp. 69686, no idea why it's called that

[@peterpoop]

Chae doe!

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

Kee Toe

[@stevardm2694]

What is the model # of the tunze light ?

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

it's actually the old 8820 the new 8850 is much brighter, but it doesn't have the penetrate very far in this setup

[@pedro161977]

Would love a more indepth review on th Deltec Fleece Filter.

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

reefbuilders.com/2020/04/08/deltec-fleece-filter-review-the-new-king-of-automatic-filter-rolls/

[@johnwilson3527]

@@ReefBuildersVideo great article, does the used filter material smell ? how many microns is it? are the fittings metric or imperial? thanks

[@johnwilson3527]

@@ReefBuildersVideo whats the consumption of the fleece filter material like? thanks

[@Corie155]

Quick question! Can a refugium become a bad addition to a reef tank? My main question is, I can't seem to get my chaeto to tumble unless i were to add a pump.. Does chaeto become a detritus trap over time? My detritus seems to settle at the bottom of the tank, although these is sponge growing on my chaeto, and the tips closest to the light source are going red

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

Yes I am vehemently opposed to typical refugium setups for being a detritus trap and a breeding ground for parasites, and overall a distraction to the main display that we look at everyday

[@Smokkedandslammed]

@@ReefBuildersVideo Are rock based cryptic fuges anything anymore? Like a separate blacked out container filled with rock plumbed into the system? I remember a dude way back in the day in UK had one but I don't hear about them too often anymore.

[@tonyd300g7]

Did he say if the lights are on for a certain amount of hours? I know some people say it’s ok to run 24\7 but thought the algae might need a dark period to allow for proper photosynthesis. Do others run fuge light opposite of tank lights?

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

I used to be a big proponent of RDP - reverse daylight photosynthesis - but I find that the pH can be maintained much higher by simply having the algae illuminated 24/7. I find my Chaeto completely outgrows any kind of nuisance algaes when I light it up day & night

[@Smokkedandslammed]

@@ReefBuildersVideo is the pH more consistently stable as well since there is no more swings?

[@traynice9633]

Hey this might be a stupid question but, can rain water be use in starting a reef tank?..

[@seattledreamer9901]

From my experience. No. I tested the rain that I collected at my home. I have been using 5 stage filter for over 10 years.

[@matthewwillson6515]

Would like to see you harvest it.

[@l3leedingstar]

Are your RB shirts for sale anywhere?

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

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[@kevinkane1405]

I know what you said on cycling for corals. Would you say that I could add a rbta within a month of the tank running? (No fish added before hand)

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

For sure

[@kevinkane1405]

@@ReefBuildersVideo great thank you!

[@HobbySci]

Hey Jake, you talk about the algae sucking up trace elements. In my time of running macro algae I found it hard to control the rate at which these traces were absorbed with the ever changing size of the algae. How do you deal with trace element replenishment, in a nonlinear system such as this one? Frequent WC or frequent ICP tests?

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

I USED to try and chase the trace elements, and the numbers, but man now I mostly feed a variety of foods, calcium reactor, & AcroPower. Anytime I dosed traces, even minimally, ICP tests showed the numbers riding high.

[@burtminshew4812]

Now that... will pull down some nutrients. Awesome

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

but remember, I have it mostly to absorb CO2 and unwanted heavy metals

[@theamjadjamousable]

This sump is dope , i want to build one for my reef man , can you please help ? I will pay for your time . Thanks a lot.

[@bluereef9530]

My very first video of discovering you was your Refugium Debate with Julian Sprung. Back in 2014. So did Julian win.....lol

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

This is an algae scrubber, and only incidental refugium for the critters that can hide inside the algae

[@bluereef9530]

@@ReefBuildersVideoI remember you saying, look a beautiful tank and what is that ugly tank next to it. Yes somewhat different but you need extra light to grow it . Nice job on using its own water movement that you created. I just like keeping things simple, which I happen to pick up from you. Of course your running many tanks. Just wanted to say I learned alot from you and your Reefbuilder site and youtube. Always your full of knowledge and infornation. Thanks and appreciate all of what you do for this hobby. Always looking forward to your videos.

[@elmee96]

I've always felt that White Light (5500-6500k) should grow algea best cause it's "Sunlight". Is the pink Light really that much better?

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

the 'pink' light spectrum is composed of red and blue emission peaks which coincide with the absorption curves of chlorophyll A & B

[@elmee96]

@@ReefBuildersVideo thanks!

[@HalfManHalfCichlid]

Can you please provide more details on how to do a DIY if this system?

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

The popularity of this topic really surprised me so I will do a more complete follow up video with all the details that I missed and more information.

[@HalfManHalfCichlid]

@@ReefBuildersVideo this what I am currently doing but in fresh water to reduce nitrates and purify water in my 340 gallon. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYubZ4t5pbZgjMU

[@thibaut2716]

Il ne savent plus quoi inventé pour innover dans le récifal alors que la méthode jaubert fonctionne très bien et c'est hyper simple.

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

Je suis un bon ami de Jean Jaubert, mais je n'aime pas le sable, et mes nutriments sons presque zero sans aucun plenum

[@kkrishna9791]

How about trying Santa Monica Algae Turf scrubber. It will work wonders

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

I'm not a microalgae scrubber guy, I try to eliminate hair algae from every point of my own systems

[@rubengarcia7265]

Algae scubbers are better