IceCap External Algae Scrubber Pro - Medium

IceCap External Algae Scrubber Pro - Medium

IceCap PRO External Turf Scrubbers use algae as a natural water filter to remove nitrate, phosphate, and other pollutants from your aquarium water within the safe confines of your sump.

Rather than having algae grow uncontrolled inside your display tank, an algae scrubber allows you to grow algae in a controlled setting where it can be easily removed - thereby removing contaminants from your tank. This all-natural form of water filtration can reduce and even eliminate the need for water changes.

Features of the Ice Cap Pro External Turf Scrubbers

• Feed Pump and Hose Included*
• Naturally Combats Nutrients and Algae Issues
• Easy to Harvest and Maintain
• Integrated Internal 24V LED Lights
• Emergency Overflow Protection
• Durable Acrylic Construction
• Multi-Directional Input with Valve

Medium Ice Cap External Algae Scrubber Pro Specifications

• Dimensions (LxWxH): 12.6 x 8.7 x 12.6in (LxWxH)
• Screen Size: 11.8 x 7.4in
• LED Number: 2 x 12W
• LED Wattage: 24w / DC24V
• Feed Pump: EVO-1000 (20w)
• Output Size: 1" Slip PVC
• Overflow Protection Drain Size: 1/2" Slip PVC
• Max Flowrate: 500gph
• Aquariums up to: 225gal

How the External IceCap Turf Scrubber Works

IceCap External Algae Scrubbers are designed to be placed outside and above the sump so that the water flowing through the unit can drain directly back into the sump.

Water is fed into the scrubber by the included IceCap EVO water pump. The water going into the unit is trickled down onto a screen that is illuminated on both sides by a powerful field of LED lights. As algae begins to grow on the screen, it "scrubs" the aquarium water of excess nutrients, resulting in less algae growing inside the display tank.

Once the screen is covered in algae, it can be "harvested" by removing a sizable portion, thereby removing the contaminants from the system.

How to Harvest Algae from your IceCap External Turf Scrubber

Remove the top and loosen the quick-release union on the side. Lift the pipe and algae screen out and run them underwater in the sink. Use a credit card or similar scraper to remove the buildup. Be careful not to remove all of the algae from the screen as this will slow growth when placed back into the system. Leave some algae behind to seed the next batch so that it can grow faster. Under normal circumstances, expect to harvest algae every 1-3 weeks.

When to Run Your Ice Cap Algae Scrubber

Many hobbyists prefer to run their algae scrubbers on a reverse daylight schedule to help stabilize the pH in their aquarium water. This can be accomplished by plugging the LED lights into a timer or aquarium controller and programming it for a 12-hour daily photoperiod that runs opposite of the daylight schedule of the display tank lighting.