Ozone Info

[K_Red_Raider]

Im not sure where to ask this question so im asking it here. Can someone point me in the right direction for info on an Ozone Reactor (what it does, how to set it up, etc).

thanks
kevin

 

[shse666]

http://kb.marinedepot.com/article.aspx?id=10541

I'm looking at this for the Hex 180. I am partially convinced at 200 gallons and up this may be worth while. Still on the fence.
You have to stay on top of the carbon filters. You do not want ozone in your house, in particular with kids, older folks, respiratory challenges.

Former member has a generator listed: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=102724&p=779392&hilit=ozone#p779392
It would be awesome if someone running a large 400+ gallon system could comment on this and the frequency of water changes.

 

[K_Red_Raider]

Thanks for the info. It was a great read

 

[shse666]

I found a much more technical read here:
Part One http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-03/rhf/index.php
Part Two: http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-04/rhf/index.php
Part Three: http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-05/rhf/index.php

Still reading the last bit of it.

 

[shse666]

I'm thinking this would be bad: http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/f6/ozone-accident-111824.html
Best to let the wife and the rest of the family know about an ozone generator so they can take action on their own if something happens.

 

[Spar]

As long as you take the carbon filtering seriously you won't have an issue. This means filtering both the water and air effluent.

Coral Vue had a really nice one at Macna that does a really good air carbon filtering. I have a Avant reactor that forces only water effluent (maximizes water contact) and then filters through 6 cups of carbon. Lots of options that will keep you safe IMO.

 

[Guest]

If you have a good skimmer some of them have a port to run ozone.


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[K_Red_Raider]

ok i think i may wait for an ozone reactor until i feel it is needed in a bad way

 

[Guest]

You might also consider a uv reactor, I made the switch with same results but less hassle


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[K_Red_Raider]

Pampee I do have a uv reactor...so does it do the same thing?? I thought it was just for killing unwanted bacteria/diseases?

 

[Guest]

@K_Red_Raider wrote:

If you have uv already just run carbon.

http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/f164/ozone-vs-uv-100596.html


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[Rick]

@K_Red_Raider wrote:

Just for clarification of anyone reading this that does not know, a UV reactor kills bacteria, but just not unwanted bacteria, it can kill bacteria in the tank that can also be essential to the bio-fllter of the tank.
I am not arguing for or against using them, some people use them and have great systems. Just clarifying for those people that may not know and did not want them to think they magically just kill certain bad bacterias.

 

[Guest]

Good point Rick same as ozone too anything that gets sucked into the reactor or skimmer running ozone will prob have a good chance of getting killed. Both should be ran with research and understanding of the pros and cons.


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[K_Red_Raider]

@kuyatwo wrote:

If you have uv already just run carbon.

http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/f164/ozone-vs-uv-100596.html"]

Thanks that clears up a lot!

 

[K_Red_Raider]

@Rick wrote:

Just for clarification of anyone reading this that does not know, a UV reactor kills bacteria, but just not unwanted bacteria, it can kill bacteria in the tank that can also be essential to the bio-fllter of the tank.
I am not arguing for or against using them, some people use them and have great systems. Just clarifying for those people that may not know and did not want them to think they magically just kill certain bad bacterias."]

I always knew that Im getting rid of some good bacteria but I think the good out weighs the bad.

 

[Spar]

Yes, the good well outweighs the bad with the bacteria killed. Keep in mind that good bacteria doesn't make a habit of traveling throughout the water column in masses. It sticks to the glass, rocks, coral, fish, etc etc etc. The bacteria that is killed is very quickly replenished.

Although ozone and UV are similar in what they achieve, the one (and best IMO) attribute that ozone helps with is the color of the water. It will help pull out that yellow tint. Albeit the yellow tint is so faint you don't notice it normally, but once it is gone your water looks absolutely clear, with a very noticeable effect.