UV Sterilizer vs Ozonizer

Shells · 05-17-2006, 12:49 PM

Hey guys,
i'm wanting to get one of these for our tank and dont really no
which would be better?? does anyone have any suggestions??
thanks.

Charlie97L · 05-17-2006, 12:57 PM

ozone is pretty complicated, and can be very dangerous to deal with. are you looking for better water clarity? or like, an immune booster... i don't think they exactly do the same things... tell us what you're trying to accomplish.

Woodstock · 05-17-2006, 01:02 PM

UV is easier, Ozone CAN BE VERY dangerous to you and your fish. It also requires close observation and special monitors to ensure its safe operation .... are you tyring to get better water clarity or kill parasitses?

Dragon Wrasse · 05-17-2006, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodstock

UV is easier, Ozone CAN BE dangerous.... are you tyring to get better water clarity or kill parasitses?

We need to know what your final goal with these are??? Some people run both. I have both but am only running the UV right now.

Shells · 05-17-2006, 01:39 PM

I see the differnce now.

initailly, i wanted to remove parasites. but when i went on line to check
the uv out, i found the ozonizer. my water clarity needs help. what else
can i use to clarify my water besides the ozonier??

thanks.

Woodstock · 05-17-2006, 01:54 PM

Carbon and filtersocks

Change the carbon every week.... make sure to presoak it in ro/di to help remove the po4. Also, a little goes a long way! I read that you only need to use 1 cup per 100 gal. I'll try to find the link...

Shells · 05-17-2006, 02:12 PM

thanks woodstock!

Shells · 05-17-2006, 02:28 PM

PS how long should i soak the carbon? will that remove all the dust too??

Woodstock · 05-17-2006, 02:33 PM

Soak the carbon for a few hours or longer...

I found the link... CARBON part two

Quote:

Thiel’s current recommendation of 3 tablespoons per 50 gallons is probably all that is necessary to keep a reef tank free of color. Thiel also recommends using carbon for 12 hours a week and then removing it. This too is prudent advice. A healthy tank, particularly one with an adequate foam fractionator, should not need much more than this duration of carbon usage.

Also... CARBON part one

Dragon Wrasse · 05-17-2006, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodstock

Carbon and filtersocks

Change the carbon every week.... make sure to presoak it in ro/di to help remove the po4. Also, a little goes a long way! I read that you only need to use 1 cup per 100 gal. I'll try to find the link...

I found simular info somewhere......I agree not much is needed. I put my carbon and Phosban in a canister filter with filter floss.....this helps polish my water....

Shells · 05-17-2006, 02:59 PM

how long do you keep the canister filter running?

Shells · 05-17-2006, 03:01 PM

ps have you'll heard of this: Seachem Purigen ??

cracker · 05-17-2006, 05:36 PM

I'm surpised that only 3 tablespoons per 50 gls is anough.

Dragon Wrasse · 05-17-2006, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shells

how long do you keep the canister filter running?

I keep mine running 24/7....does a good job of polishing and also adds to my flow in the tank.

05-17-2006, 12:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Shells Sea Pen Join Date: May 2005 Location: Biloxi, MS Posts: 309 View Gallery Karma Komment	UV Sterilizer vs Ozonizer Hey guys, i'm wanting to get one of these for our tank and dont really no which would be better?? does anyone have any suggestions?? thanks.

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Charlie97L Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Bethesda, MD Posts: 1,288 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: UV Sterilizer vs Ozonizer ozone is pretty complicated, and can be very dangerous to deal with. are you looking for better water clarity? or like, an immune booster... i don't think they exactly do the same things... tell us what you're trying to accomplish. __________________ 40 Breeder, 20H Frag Aquactinics T5s, CPR Fuge, Deltec AP600, AC Jr, WavySea

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Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,262 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: UV Sterilizer vs Ozonizer UV is easier, Ozone CAN BE VERY dangerous to you and your fish. It also requires close observation and special monitors to ensure its safe operation .... are you tyring to get better water clarity or kill parasitses? __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My QT/Hospital Tank* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

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Shells Sea Pen Join Date: May 2005 Location: Biloxi, MS Posts: 309 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: UV Sterilizer vs Ozonizer I see the differnce now. initailly, i wanted to remove parasites. but when i went on line to check the uv out, i found the ozonizer. my water clarity needs help. what else can i use to clarify my water besides the ozonier?? thanks.

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Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,262 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: UV Sterilizer vs Ozonizer Carbon and filtersocks Change the carbon every week.... make sure to presoak it in ro/di to help remove the po4. Also, a little goes a long way! I read that you only need to use 1 cup per 100 gal. I'll try to find the link... __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My QT/Hospital Tank* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

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Shells Sea Pen Join Date: May 2005 Location: Biloxi, MS Posts: 309 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: UV Sterilizer vs Ozonizer thanks woodstock!

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Shells Sea Pen Join Date: May 2005 Location: Biloxi, MS Posts: 309 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: UV Sterilizer vs Ozonizer PS how long should i soak the carbon? will that remove all the dust too??

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