Alaska_Phil

It's another year. So I'll start with a full tank shot.



Compare it with this shot from last september. Check out the growth on the Acro branch just right of center.



close up of the Acro branch.
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As many of you know, I've been slowly upgrading my 50 gal long reef. It's been plagued with algae issues since I inherited it nearly 5 years ago. Last year I added a deep sand bed and upgraded from 2x55W PC lighting to 4x54W T5HO. A couple months ago I added a sump, but no refugium. Due to limited space, I decided to try an Algae turf scrubber. So here's the construction photo's and updates on how it's working.

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