{"product_id":"icecap-external-algae-scrubber-small","title":"IceCap External Algae Scrubber, Small","description":"\u003ch2 data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003eIceCap Small External PRO Algae Turf Scrubber (SKU: IC-AGS-1EXTPRO)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe IceCap \u003cb\u003eSmall External PRO Algae Turf Scrubber\u003c\/b\u003e (SKU: IC-AGS-1EXTPRO) is an authentic, high-capacity biological filtration device distributed by CoralVue to naturally control and reduce dissolved organic waste inside marine reef setups and high-load freshwater displays up to 100 gallons. While typical filtration protocols rely on synthetic chemical resins or mechanical media that require constant replacement, an Algae Turf Scrubber (ATS) works on a simple, eco-friendly premise: fighting algae with algae. By creating a perfect micro-environment specifically optimized for high-speed green hair algae growth inside an enclosed chamber, the system forces the algae to consume local nitrate and phosphate ions directly from the moving water. This stars out unmanaged hair algae and cyano blooms inside your primary viewing display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat elevates the IceCap PRO External Scrubber line above traditional, open-box DIY alternatives is its \u003cb\u003eEnclosed Internal LED Engine\u003c\/b\u003e. Standard scrubbers often utilize external, air-cooled light bars bolted onto clear sidewalls, resulting in massive light spill, heat buildup, and dangerous salt-creep scale accumulation. The IC-AGS-1EXTPRO incorporates specialized, dual-sided 24V grow LED panels completely enclosed within the watertight acrylic frame itself. As your feed pump pushes tank water across the rough-textured plastic mesh screen, the moving fluid actively cools the internal LEDs, ensuring optimal operational temperatures and extended diode lifespans. Outfitted with heavy-duty quick-release union connections and an emergency backup safety overflow drain, this external water polisher delivers consistent performance without threatening household floors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDramatically Improves System pH Stability:\u003c\/b\u003e Running the internal grow LEDs on a reverse-daylight schedule actively processes carbon dioxide at night, stabilizing evening pH drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEffortless Algae Harvesting Tooling:\u003c\/b\u003e Built with heavy-duty quick-release unions that let you slide out the primary spray bar and texturized mesh screen in seconds for sink scraping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrevents Flooding Disasters:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered with a secondary emergency overflow drain slot positioned above the primary screen tracks to seamlessly handle thick, overgrown sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Note: This retail external kit comes complete with (1) Small PRO Acrylic Scrubber Housing, (1) Texturized Mesh Screen, (1) IceCap EVO-1000 Feed Pump, and connection hoses. Solid PVC drain line plumbing is sold under separate categories).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIceCap PRO External Algae Scrubber Continuum\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable class=\"table table-bordered\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel Classification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTarget Tank Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal LED Power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded Feed Pump\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePhysical Footprint (LxWxH)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eIceCap PRO Scrubber—Small\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eIC-AGS-1EXTPRO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eUp to 100 Gallons\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Watts (2x6W)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eEVO-1000 (20W \/ 250GPH)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003e7.0\" x 8.7\" x 11.8\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIceCap PRO Scrubber—Medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC-AGS-2EXTPRO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 225 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 Watts (2x12W)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEVO-1000 (20W \/ 500GPH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.6\" x 8.7\" x 12.6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIceCap PRO Scrubber—Large\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIC-AGS-4EXTPRO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 350 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 Watts (2x15W)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEVO-2000 (30W \/ 800GPH)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.5\" x 8.7\" x 12.6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"IceCap","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50483988496632,"sku":"IC-AGS-1EXTPRO","price":311.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/6909\/5160\/files\/5e21c0f73bdc7cda9eaea94e8d645099.jpg?v=1789092607","url":"https:\/\/www.blueearthaquariums.com\/products\/icecap-external-algae-scrubber-small","provider":"Blue Earth Corals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}