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product_id: 70736126
title: "Santa Monica Filtration DROP1.2 (tm) drop-in Upflow Algae Scrubber ATS Aquarium Filter Turf Saltwater Replaces Chaeto Reactor Protein Skimmer Sponge Canister Pellets Zeo Waterchange Probiotics"
brand: "santa monica filtration"
price: "€ 20.92"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
category: "Pet Supplies"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/70736126-santa-monica-filtration-drop1-2-tm-drop-in-upflow-algae
store_origin: CY
region: Cyprus
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# Santa Monica Filtration DROP1.2 (tm) drop-in Upflow Algae Scrubber ATS Aquarium Filter Turf Saltwater Replaces Chaeto Reactor Protein Skimmer Sponge Canister Pellets Zeo Waterchange Probiotics

**Brand:** santa monica filtration
**Price:** € 20.92
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Santa Monica Filtration DROP1.2 (tm) drop-in Upflow Algae Scrubber ATS Aquarium Filter Turf Saltwater Replaces Chaeto Reactor Protein Skimmer Sponge Canister Pellets Zeo Waterchange Probiotics by santa monica filtration
- **How much does it cost?** € 20.92 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- santa monica filtration enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted santa monica filtration brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Description

Does not include customs/duties/import charges which may need to be paid to get product. Includes VAT and 5 day shipping from USA, and UK power plug. The DROP1.2 (tm) dimensions are: 8 cm wide x 15 cm tall x 7 cm thick. It requires at least 14 cm of water to operate in. Operates on 240V. Get the no-overflow advantage of an upflow algae scrubber UAS: since it is ALL underwater, it can&apos;t overflow onto your floor like other scrubber designs often do. Finally an aquarium filter that offers drop-in installation in the smallest of spaces, along with reduction or elimination of water changes and nuisance algae. And it&apos;s small enough to drop into the back compartment of many all-in-one aquariums, as well as displays, and sumps. It operates the way the oceans and lakes do, using algae to do all the filtering, and it truly can replace all other filters in your aquarium if sized and operated correctly. The DROP1.2 grows well in saltwater with phosphate up to 0.4 ppm, and in freshwater with phosphate even higher. Strong injection-molded case! This DROP1.2 drop-in algae scrubber has 170 square cm of extremely rough Green Grabber one-sided algal growth surface which can grow up to 1 cm thick green hair algae in saltwater (thinner in freshwater). This is designed to absorb the nutrients from this much feeding per day: 1.2 Frozen cubes, or 12 Pinches of flake, or 72 square cm of nori, or 7.2 grams of pellets. If you feed more than the above amounts, you can get multiple DROP1.2 units, or our HOG or SURF or RAIN models. Positioning the DROP with 1 cm above your waterline will eliminate all bubbles. The DROP1.2 is also dry-out proof, since it&apos;s always under water; power outages will not affect it. Needs an air pump, and maybe a timer for the LEDs, although you can try with no timer. The LEDs are three (660 nm) 3-watt LED, which are triple sealed. Almost no red light comes out of the bottom holes, but fish still associate the holes with fresh algae to eat! Has 1 year warranty.

## Features

- Does not include customs/duties/import charges which may need to be paid to get product.
- For saltwater up to 0.4 ppm phosphate, and freshwater even higher
- Can't overflow onto your floor, because it is always under water. Once growing, it adds oxygen, pods, and raises pH of your aquarium water
- Once growing, removes ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate, nuisance algae, CO2 from your aquarium water
- Lets your fish eat fresh algae, from the little holes in the bottom, or open it up for them!
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*Product available on Desertcart Cyprus*
*Store origin: CY*
*Last updated: 2026-02-05*