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Probably not, but that's depending on the build, it would be easier overall to have a second, smaller pump for the ATS
Personally, I've never like chaeto. Its messy and can be very finicky at times.....(to me atleast)
With an ATS, your growing turf algae which is more straightforward. Just...
@Paulie 069 , like @DangerDave mentioned, you can build one of these anyway you like to fit your tank set up. This is also great if you're on a budget as mentioned, you can use a clip on light and bulb for a light source.
I ran one a while ago, one of the Santa Monica units and when it...
Its simple,
The water flows through the pipe and and down onto the plastic mesh. The lights are then shine'd towards the mesh, (trickled with water) and eventually grows algae. You then scrape and remove, then the process repeats itself. It's the same as adding chaeto to your sump, but it's...
How many T5 users out there do this? I've never done it but now that I have time, was thinking about it. I'm about to change out my T5'S as I'm hitting my 6th month mark and I have a spare single bulb fixture lying around so I can do it, but 1bulb at a time.
Pros? Cons or personal experience...
To Rob's point, heres 3 samples of glue that I own from top to bottom.
IC Gel
Polyp Lab
Harborfreight
All 3 list the same ingredient and that's Ethyl Cyanoacrylate. Now to Amado's point, same ingredient but they all apply differently which to me means either; A. they are processed...
The issue I've had with store bought glue vs reefing glue is the consistency. For example, the glue at harborfreight is super loose and messy compared to, let's say IC Gel which is thicker and cleaner