Algae blooms with Algae Scrubber?

ClownReef® · 06/16/2019, 09:34 AM

Hi all,

Maybe someone can explain why this keeps happening.

I have a Santa Monica Rain 4 scrubber in my Reefer 350. Ive noticed the algae also attaches and grows on the bottom part of the scrubber. So much algae grows that it reduces the outlet of water from the drain and every time I pull all the algae out my water turns cloudy. It takes a couple of days for it to go back to normal.

I went to Home Depot yesterday and bought a larger piece of PVC to increase the size of the drain hole. I hope this avoids water collecting on the bottom part and algae stops growing there. It's really annoying...

wildman926 · 06/17/2019, 10:23 AM

You need to remove it when cleaning and rinse with fresh water before putting it back to service. I know, part of advertising of this product is no removal of unit when cleaning.

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ClownReef® · 06/17/2019, 11:57 AM

It happens every time. The water looks much better today. Lesson learned..thank you!

wildman926 · 06/17/2019, 12:37 PM

You are very welcome. I dont have that brand or model, but I know what green and brown "juices" are removed when cleaning the unit.

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ClownReef® · 06/20/2019, 09:03 AM

I wish I could sell all the algae this thing produces. Id be rich...

06/16/2019, 09:34 AM	#1
ClownReef® Bubbletrousing Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,872	Algae blooms with Algae Scrubber? Hi all, Maybe someone can explain why this keeps happening. I have a Santa Monica Rain 4 scrubber in my Reefer 350. Ive noticed the algae also attaches and grows on the bottom part of the scrubber. So much algae grows that it reduces the outlet of water from the drain and every time I pull all the algae out my water turns cloudy. It takes a couple of days for it to go back to normal. I went to Home Depot yesterday and bought a larger piece of PVC to increase the size of the drain hole. I hope this avoids water collecting on the bottom part and algae stops growing there. It's really annoying... __________________ Waterbox Peninsula 5526 l Ecotech Radion XR30w G4 l Ecotech Vectra M1 l MP40QDW l Vertex Omega 180i l Tunze ATO l Apex Fusion l DOS l Trident l Ice Cap Scrubber

06/17/2019, 10:23 AM	#2
wildman926 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: CTX Posts: 2,904	You need to remove it when cleaning and rinse with fresh water before putting it back to service. I know, part of advertising of this product is no removal of unit when cleaning. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk __________________ Beware of recommendations by those who don't actually use their recommendation!! The search function actually works quite well!! Tanks:Planet Aquarium 150g LPS, Planet Aquarium 90g Softie

06/17/2019, 11:57 AM	#3
ClownReef® Bubbletrousing Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,872	It happens every time. The water looks much better today. Lesson learned..thank you! __________________ Waterbox Peninsula 5526 l Ecotech Radion XR30w G4 l Ecotech Vectra M1 l MP40QDW l Vertex Omega 180i l Tunze ATO l Apex Fusion l DOS l Trident l Ice Cap Scrubber

06/17/2019, 12:37 PM	#4
wildman926 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: CTX Posts: 2,904	You are very welcome. I dont have that brand or model, but I know what green and brown "juices" are removed when cleaning the unit. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk __________________ Beware of recommendations by those who don't actually use their recommendation!! The search function actually works quite well!! Tanks:Planet Aquarium 150g LPS, Planet Aquarium 90g Softie

06/20/2019, 09:03 AM	#5
ClownReef® Bubbletrousing Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,872	I wish I could sell all the algae this thing produces. Id be rich... __________________ Waterbox Peninsula 5526 l Ecotech Radion XR30w G4 l Ecotech Vectra M1 l MP40QDW l Vertex Omega 180i l Tunze ATO l Apex Fusion l DOS l Trident l Ice Cap Scrubber