Your experience with ozone and skimming?

neuroslicer · 07-28-2006, 03:03 PM

I've read that using ozone will make your protein skimmer more efficient at removing contaminants, but was never sure whether that meant an increase in the volume collected in the cup per day, or a change in the waste appearance or composition... or what. I've recently introduced ozone into my 65 gal tank, beginning with 50mg/hr for one hour each day. I introduce the ozone into the input of my Mag3 pump, which is connected to AquaC Urchin Pro skimmer. I have noticed an almost immediate reduction in skimmer waste volume. The water just isn't as frothy as it was before. I've had to lower the height of the collection cup just to collect any waste at all! Is this to be expected?

mempho reefer · 07-28-2006, 03:26 PM

Welcome aboard neuroslicer.

Aren't you a member of WTMRA? I think i've seen pix of your tank there. NICE! If that's not you....nevermind.

Check out this thread on ozone. Seems that the jury is still out but some good reading.
Adding Ozone to a Reef?

Woodstock · 07-28-2006, 03:46 PM

Welcome to RS~~

I am still learning about ozone....

Good link mempho~

mempho reefer · 07-28-2006, 05:08 PM

Thanks Woody. It has Woodstock origins....LOL!

Woodstock · 07-28-2006, 05:38 PM

LOL...

I can say that the National Aquarium in Baltimore uses ozone (HUGE!!!) and swears by it~

billyr98 · 07-30-2006, 08:40 AM

Yes they did...
here is a pic of the ozone generator...

I would love to use it, but need to do more research

07-28-2006, 03:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
neuroslicer Tunicate Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1 View Gallery Karma Komment	Your experience with ozone and skimming? I've read that using ozone will make your protein skimmer more efficient at removing contaminants, but was never sure whether that meant an increase in the volume collected in the cup per day, or a change in the waste appearance or composition... or what. I've recently introduced ozone into my 65 gal tank, beginning with 50mg/hr for one hour each day. I introduce the ozone into the input of my Mag3 pump, which is connected to AquaC Urchin Pro skimmer. I have noticed an almost immediate reduction in skimmer waste volume. The water just isn't as frothy as it was before. I've had to lower the height of the collection cup just to collect any waste at all! Is this to be expected?

07-28-2006, 03:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
mempho reefer Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Memphis Posts: 249 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Your experience with ozone and skimming? Welcome aboard neuroslicer. Aren't you a member of WTMRA? I think i've seen pix of your tank there. NICE! If that's not you....nevermind. Check out this thread on ozone. Seems that the jury is still out but some good reading. Adding Ozone to a Reef?

07-28-2006, 03:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,157 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Your experience with ozone and skimming? Welcome to RS~~ I am still learning about ozone.... Good link mempho~

07-28-2006, 05:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
mempho reefer Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Memphis Posts: 249 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Your experience with ozone and skimming? Thanks Woody. It has Woodstock origins....LOL!

07-28-2006, 05:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,157 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Your experience with ozone and skimming? LOL... I can say that the National Aquarium in Baltimore uses ozone (HUGE!!!) and swears by it~ __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

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