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product_id: 70736125
title: "Drop.6X 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: "VT5550"
currency: VUV
in_stock: false
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/70736125-drop-6x-drop-in-upflow-algae-scrubber-ats-aquarium-filter
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
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# 0.3 ppm phosphate Oxygen & pods boost Removes harmful toxins Drop.6X 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:** VT5550
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🌟 Dive into a cleaner, greener aquarium experience!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Drop.6X 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?** VT5550 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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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

## Key Features

- • **User-Friendly Design:** No spills, no mess—always submerged for hassle-free maintenance.
- • **Eco-Friendly Filtration:** Harness the power of algae to purify your water naturally.
- • **Transform Your Aquarium:** Elevate your aquatic ecosystem with the Drop.6X!
- • **Versatile Compatibility:** Perfect for both saltwater and freshwater setups, tailored to your needs.
- • **Nutrient-Rich Environment:** Encourage healthy fish growth with fresh algae at their fingertips.

## Overview

The Drop.6X Drop-in Upflow Algae Scrubber is a cutting-edge aquarium filter designed to replace traditional protein skimmers and reactors. It effectively reduces harmful substances like ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate while promoting a healthy environment for your fish by providing fresh algae. With its innovative design, it operates submerged to prevent overflow and is suitable for both saltwater and freshwater aquariums.

## Description

(Note: Algae growth is not guaranteed or warranted). DROP.6x dimensions: 3.25" wide x 5.5" tall x 2.75" thick front-to-back (8 cm wide x 14 cm tall x 7 cm thick). It requires at least 5" (13 cm) of water to operate in. Operates on both 120 and 240V. Can be shipped to any country (some may require import duties). Get the no-overflow advantage of an upflow scrubber: since it is ALL underwater, it can'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's small enough to drop into the back compartment of many all-in-one aquariums. 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 DROP.6x grows well in saltwater with phosphate up to 0.3 ppm, and in freshwater with phosphate even higher. Strong injection-molded case! This DROP.6x drop-in algae scrubber has 14 square inches (87 square cm) of extremely rough Green Grabber one-sided algal growth surface which can grow up to 1/2" (1 cm) thick green hair algae in saltwater (thinner in freshwater). This is designed to absorb the nutrients from this much feeding per day: 0.6 Frozen cubes, or 6 Pinches of flake, or 6 Square inches (36 square cm) of nori, or 0.06 dry ounce (1.8 grams) of pellets. If you feed more than the above amounts, you can get multiple DROP.6x units. Positioning the DROP with 1/2 inch (1 cm) above your waterline will eliminate all bubbles. The DROP.6x is also dry-out proof, since it's always under water. Power outages will not affect it. Needs a small air pump, and a timer for the LED. The LEDs are two red (660 nm) 3-watt LEDs, which are triple sealed in epoxy. Some red light does come out of the bottom holes, which fish associate with fresh algae to eat! Comes with a 1 year warranty.

## Features

- Xtra LED for saltwater up to 0.3 ppm phosphate, and freshwater even higher
- (Note: Shipping outside USA may require you to pay extra import/customs/duty fees on arrival)
- Once growing, adds oxygen, pods, and raises pH of your aquarium water; Can't overflow onto your floor, because it is always under 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

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*Store origin: VU*
*Last updated: 2026-03-17*