Icecap Co2 scrubber

[kevin]

I installed it last week & its brought the normal high of 8.05 pH to 8.27. Really simple & effective

 

[MadReefer]

Nice. I just made one a Phosban Reactor and waiting on media to arrive this week.

What I found starnge was on AMZ the BRS media was $26 for 2lbs. The BRS site had it for half the price.; guess where I ordered from......LOL

 

[kevin]

Nice. I just made one a Phosban Reactor and waiting on media to arrive this week.

What I found starnge was on AMZ the BRS media was $26 for 2lbs. The BRS site had it for half the price.; guess where I ordered from......LOL

Yeah, I picked the media up from reefco!

 

[Rueric]

Here's what I use: Soda Lime Granules, 5 Gal, Sodaorb CO2 Absorber | eBay

 

[MadReefer]

Here's what I use: Soda Lime Granules, 5 Gal, Sodaorb CO2 Absorber | eBay

How long does that last you?

 

[kevin]

Here's what I use: Soda Lime Granules, 5 Gal, Sodaorb CO2 Absorber | eBay

awesome, thank you !

 

[iTzJu]

How long does that last you?

i use the medium size one but i have it recirculating the air back into my skimmer which is a Aquamaxx WS-1 and it last me usually around 3 weeks or so, depending but I also use kalkwasser to drive my ph at night like ACI method.

 

[Rueric]

How long does that last you?

Bought it in Jan 2023.. still over half full

 

[kevin]

i use the medium size one but i have it recirculating the air back into my skimmer which is a Aquamaxx WS-1 and it last me usually around 3 weeks or so, depending but I also use kalkwasser to drive my ph at night like ACI method.

I've had the small one installed since last Monday. I can only see one side of it, but looks like its almost used up. I have a 2nd small when I can daisy chain to it.

Would it be less efficient if the daisy chain air line was like 3ft away? The 2nd one i have as broken clamps so I can't attach it to the side. Although, I could probably make a shelf for it.

 

[Rueric]

Dont quote me, but if you daisy chain too many, it may impact the performance of the skimmer since it needs to suck in air to operate.. not sure what the additional pressure would do to the skimmer

 

[kevin]

Dont quote me, but if you daisy chain too many, it may impact the performance of the skimmer since it needs to suck in air to operate.. not sure what the additional pressure would do to the skimmer

Yeah, that's what I figured. I bought them used. Basically 2 for the price of one. Maybe I'll see about getting the bigger size. Not a big deal for right now. I feel like it'll only take like 2 mins to change out the media lol

 

[Rueric]

Are you dosing Kalk? At one point, my pH was going too high between the kalk and co2 scrubbing. I've stopped the co2 scrubbing when my pH was hitting 8.6 peak

 

[MadReefer]

Yeah, that's what I figured. I bought them used. Basically 2 for the price of one. Maybe I'll see about getting the bigger size. Not a big deal for right now. I feel like it'll only take like 2 mins to change out the media lol

I read it raises the water level in your sump.

 

[kevin]

Are you dosing Kalk? At one point, my pH was going too high between the kalk and co2 scrubbing. I've stopped the co2 scrubbing when my pH was hitting 8.6 peak

Not yet. I haven't been keeping track of those levels yet. I have a pH probe with the hydros setup so thats the only reason I know my pH is low LOL.

 

[Rueric]

Not yet. I haven't been keeping track of those levels yet. I have a pH probe with the hydros setup so thats the only reason I know my pH is low LOL.

pH is generally "fine" if your house isnt overly crowded. Depending on your coral load, to buff up the pH, I would suggest looking into Kalk dosing as a first step. It'll help balance your alk/calc elements

 

[kevin]

pH is generally "fine" if your house isnt overly crowded. Depending on your coral load, to buff up the pH, I would suggest looking into Kalk dosing as a first step. It'll help balance your alk/calc elements

I will do my research & testing of those levels. Coral load isn't that much yet IMO.
Its just me, my wife, and 2 small dogs. Only 1 small window in the basement for venting

 

[DEL]

I use the clearwater scrubber. Bought it before they got bought out. So easy to clean on a regular basis. I get so much algae I have to clean it weekly.

 

[MadReefer]

I use the clearwater scrubber. Bought it before they got bought out. So easy to clean on a regular basis. I get so much algae I have to clean it weekly.

I want a scrubber but don't see how one big enough would fit in my sump.

 

[Rueric]

I use the clearwater scrubber. Bought it before they got bought out. So easy to clean on a regular basis. I get so much algae I have to clean it weekly.

do you feel like it helps more with phosphates? i struggle to keep my phosphates down despite not even using things like reefroids. only feeding pellets and occassionally mysis

 

[DEL]

do you feel like it helps more with phosphates? i struggle to keep my phosphates down despite not even using things like reefroids. only feeding pellets and occassionally mysis

I actually want phosphate. Last I checked about a month ago, mine was like 0.04. I want more. Acros need phosphate. I'm guessing the scrubber removes it that's why it's so low.