Fight Algae with Algae… Naturally
IceCap PRO External Turf Scrubbers use algae as a natural water filter to remove nitrate, phosphate, and other pollutants from your aquarium water without occupying precious sump space. 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:
- 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
*For external use only. Drain plumbing is required for installation (not included with the device, sold separately) —basic plumbing knowledge is needed.
Small External IceCap PRO Turf Scrubber
Item #: IC-AGS-1EXTPRO
Dimensions: 7 x 8.7 x 11.8in (LxWxH)
LED Number: 2 x 6w
Total LED Wattage: 12w
Screen Size: 8.5 x 6in
Water Pump: EVO-1000 (20w)
Output Size: 1in Slip PVC
Overflow Protection Drain Size: 1/2in Slip PVC
Max Flowrate: 250gph
Tank Rating: Aquariums up to 100gal
Medium External IceCap PRO Turf Scrubber
Item #: IC-AGS-2EXTPRO
Dimensions: 12.6 x 8.7 x 12.6in (LxWxH)
LED Number: 2 x 12w
Total LED Wattage: 24w
Screen Size: 11.8 x 7.4in
Water Pump: EVO-1000 (20w)
Output Size: 1in Slip PVC
Overflow Protection Drain Size: 1/2in Slip PVC
Max Flowrate: 500gph
Tank Rating: Aquariums up to 225gal
Large External IceCap Turf Scrubber
Item #: IC-AGS-4EXTPRO
Dimensions: 16.5 x 8.7 x 12.6in (LxWxH)
LED Number: 2 x 15w
Total LED Wattage: 30w
Screen Size: 15.8 x 10.5in
Water Pump: EVO-2000 (30w)
Output Size: 1.5in Slip PVC
Overflow Protection Drain Size: 1in Slip PVC
Max Flowrate: 800gph
Tank Rating: Aquariums up to 350gal
How It 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 begin 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
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 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 it can grow faster. Under normal circumstances, expect to harvest algae every 1-3 weeks.
When to Run Your 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.
WARRANTY
CoralVue, Inc. and IceCap hereby guarantee this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of:
- 1 Year
Warranty is activated on the date of purchase.
This Standard Limited Warranty applies and is limited as follows:
- To the product only as long as it remains in the possession of the original purchaser.
- To the product that has not been subject to accident, misuse or abuse.
- To the product that has not been modified, altered, defaced, or had repairs made or attempted by other than CoralVue, Inc.
- That CoralVue be immediately notified in writing within ten (10) days of first knowledge of defect by owner or his agent.
- That CoralVue, Inc. shall be given first opportunity to make any repairs, replacements or corrections to the defective construction within a reasonable period of time.
- Under no circumstances shall CoralVue and/or the Manufacturer be liable by virtue of this warranty or otherwise for damage to any person or property whatsoever for any special, indirect, secondary or consequential damages of any nature however arising out of the use or inability to use because of the product defect.