Marine Magic algae scrubber

Mark_C · Nov 22, 2020

Just took a dive on one of these...

Marine Magic Ultra Slim Algae Scrubber # MM-ALGAE-03A

Marine Magic Ultra Slim Algae Scrubber Ultra thin housing design which is just 45.5mm 2 x 12W high power LED panel with black anodized heat sink. with Controller to set LED on/off time and water p…

www.marinemagic-online.com

Seems a reasonable build. Don't have the time or resources to build my own at this point, and I've read some iffy reviews on the Santa Monicas and the CoralVues, plus I needed something small and hang on, this fit the bill on all fronts.
Hoping it works, will keep folks updated.

Wilson · Nov 22, 2020

Keep us updated, I'm curious.

DangerDave · Nov 23, 2020

Neat idea for a small scrubber.

jgraz · Nov 23, 2020

Mark_C said:
Just took a dive on one of these...

Marine Magic Ultra Slim Algae Scrubber # MM-ALGAE-03A

Marine Magic Ultra Slim Algae Scrubber Ultra thin housing design which is just 45.5mm 2 x 12W high power LED panel with black anodized heat sink. with Controller to set LED on/off time and water p…

www.marinemagic-online.com

Seems a reasonable build. Don't have the time or resources to build my own at this point, and I've read some iffy reviews on the Santa Monicas and the CoralVues, plus I needed something small and hang on, this fit the bill on all fronts.
Hoping it works, will keep folks updated.

I have been eyeing the smaller one up for a while. But can't see how i could get it to fit in the 20

DangerDave · Nov 23, 2020

It looks like it hangs on the outside.

jgraz · Nov 23, 2020

DangerDave said:
It looks like it hangs on the outside.

Yes it does. Very similar to those CPR Hang on Back Refugiums. Just modified

diana a · Nov 23, 2020

@Mark_C can't you do this with the CPR HOB refug I gave you?

Mark_C · Nov 23, 2020

Diana,
I thought about it but the fuge is pretty big and it would take considerable modification, not to mention building the LEDs to have enough power to light it, then figuring out a controller.
The fuge is working wonderfully right now as a pod factory and is keeping my mandaran happy and fat, so I'm loathe to modify it regardless.
Also have the aded bonus that its small enough that I can switch it between tanks.

Wilson · Dec 3, 2020

Mark_C said:
Just took a dive on one of these...

Marine Magic Ultra Slim Algae Scrubber # MM-ALGAE-03A

Marine Magic Ultra Slim Algae Scrubber Ultra thin housing design which is just 45.5mm 2 x 12W high power LED panel with black anodized heat sink. with Controller to set LED on/off time and water p…

www.marinemagic-online.com

Seems a reasonable build. Don't have the time or resources to build my own at this point, and I've read some iffy reviews on the Santa Monicas and the CoralVues, plus I needed something small and hang on, this fit the bill on all fronts.
Hoping it works, will keep folks updated.

Hey, have you received yours? I ordered one on Black Friday, haven't gotten any communications from them.

Mark_C · Dec 3, 2020

Same boat. NO arrival, no comms. Going to give it till after the weekend.

Wilson · Dec 4, 2020

Mark_C said:
Same boat. NO arrival, no comms. Going to give it till after the weekend.

Emailed the seller, got a tracking number. Doesn't help much though. Least it's "on the way"...

jgraz · Dec 4, 2020

Coming from China, it's gonna be a while.

Mark_C · Dec 5, 2020

Well, without having contacted them, I received confirmation today that the order was filled and shipped.
They apologized for the delay in shipping and dropped $10 off the price.

DangerDave · Dec 5, 2020

Sweet

Mark_C · Dec 23, 2020

THIS
IS
A
DISASTER.

Two of the units side panels (that are outside the tank and hold water) are not glued.
At least 3 major parts are cracked and broken.
Haven't tried the lights yet and cant figure out the controller as there are no directions.

I received a $150 box of scrap plastic.

Wilson · Dec 23, 2020

Mark_C said:
THIS
IS
A
DISASTER.

Two of the units side panels (that are outside the tank and hild water) are not glued.
At least 3 major parts are cracked and broken.
Haven't tried the lights yet.

I received a $150 box of scrap plastic.

Damn, that's depressing. I'm still waiting for mine haha.

mickeysreef <*))))< · Dec 23, 2020

Mark_C said:
THIS
IS
A
DISASTER.

Two of the units side panels (that are outside the tank and hild water) are not glued.
At least 3 major parts are cracked and broken.
Haven't tried the lights yet.

I received a $150 box of scrap plastic.

hopefully you paid PayPal or have another way to lodge complaint

Mark_C · Dec 23, 2020

mickey said:
hopefully you paid PayPal or have another way to lodge complaint

Just finished a fight with Paypal.
I ordered a 'Genuine Handcrafted Leather Mask'.
Was told it would take weeks to receive, as it was the tops in craftmanship.
I received a piece of latex with a broken strap.
Sent Paypal the Ad, the pics, the orders, the comms with the seller.
They told me I had to open an FBI internet fraud case, I told them that seemed a bit over the top.
They closed the case and awarded the seller the win.

mickeysreef <*))))< · Dec 23, 2020

thats crazy, i usually do very well with paypal. the have a 6 month return/defective policy

MadReefer · Dec 23, 2020

Paypal sucks with stuff like this lately. Going forward use a credit card to pay. They will definitely be on your side to get a refund.