Aquarium Robo Brush
Scrub algae and dirt from aquarium rocks with this small footprint, but highly efficient device using the rotary head from a battery-powered toothbrush.
Things You Will Need
- Brush head from a battery-powered toothbrush. I used one for an Oral Action toothbrush. It has a drillable extension on the top that allows for a deeper hole for attachment pin. Other brands may work as well.
- 3/8 in wood dowel (or larger) -but make sure it will fit in your drill chuck.
- 1/8 in wood dowel
- Small saw
- Drill
- Pliers
- Super Glue
Separate Rotary Brush From Brush Head
Downloads
Drill 3/16 In. Deep Blind Hole in Top of Brush With a 1/8 In. Drill Bit
Drill Hole in End of 3/8 In. Dowel
Use the same 1/8 in drill bit used for the brush hole to drill a 3/8 in. deep hole in the dowel cut to appropriate length for your aquarium. Don't make dowel any longer than necessary.
Super Glue Short Piece of 1/8 Dowel Into Brush Hole
Super Glue Brush to End OF Dowel With Hole
Demo Video of Brush in Action
Use free hand to direct and stabilize bush to minimize vibration.
Running at higher speeds is best.