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Originally Posted by reefpoor
If you're interested in natural systems check out a book by Adley and Loveland called Dynamic Aquaria-Building living Ecosystems. They build there systems using Algae Turf Scrubbers as the main method of filtration, that also create wave surges in the tank.
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While this is an excellent book for background information, I don't recommend it for a "How to Guide" for reef aquariums.
I have tried algae scrubbing for an extended period of time, and while it has some interesting aspects to it, I don't believe it's the way to go with a typical in the home reef system.
If you check around, some of the systems mentioned in the book no longer exist, or have been modified to use additional filtration methods. This is no reflection on Drs Adley and Loveland, since their work was done before the methods used today were in common use.
Bottom line, I'm not saying don't buy the book, just don't treat it as gospel. or use ideas from it without getting the thoughts of a lot of others first.