Adding Ozone to a Reef? - Page 5

lcstorc · 09-16-2006, 11:25 AM

Since most of this is over my head (sorry) is the bottom line this.
Be careful with ozone since too much can be very bad
In the proper amounts it will make the water clearer and possibly reduce the organic load in the water.

Sorry, you guys went way over my head.

billyr98 · 09-16-2006, 11:38 AM

Geeze, whos the guy that started this thread

lcstorc · 09-16-2006, 11:41 AM

Um. I think you did.
ROFL

boozeman · 09-16-2006, 11:44 AM

basically yes, another weapon in the water quality arsenal (especially if you want to keep sps)
thanks everyone for an informative discussion

Witfull · 09-16-2006, 12:09 PM

i know if you spill salt water on a powerstrip, you make ozone,,,LOL

Boomer · 09-16-2006, 02:06 PM

Thanks for poppin' in Randy.

I guess Squaregrouper is MIA.

RandyHF · 09-16-2006, 02:11 PM

Be careful with ozone since too much can be very bad
In the proper amounts it will make the water clearer and possibly reduce the organic load in the water.

Yes, and it can be bad for the aquarist and his family as well as the tank if not used properly.

boozeman · 09-16-2006, 02:26 PM

I imagine a leaky ozone generator would be bad indeed, especially for small children!
btw...thanks for dropping by Randy and

to RS!!!

lcstorc · 09-16-2006, 02:53 PM

Yes, Thanks for stopping by.
Please stay around a while.
Welcome to RS.

billyr98 · 09-16-2006, 05:02 PM

After all this reading.. I still don't think i am going to get an any ozone for my tank... Too Dangerous..

blue_eyes53813 · 09-16-2006, 05:21 PM

SURE!!! after you cause a fight you say " oh never mind ,, Im not interested anyway... " lol jk

Woodstock · 09-16-2006, 06:08 PM

Thank you Randy!

Quote:

Originally Posted by billyr98

After all this reading.. I still don't think i am going to get an any ozone for my tank... Too Dangerous..

If there was a plug and play ozone machine, I would get one.

RandyHF · 09-17-2006, 11:35 AM

Sure thing.

Boomer · 09-17-2006, 02:16 PM

Jax

I don't understand is why buy an ozone generator that has a controlled output.

An added piece of safety. If the controller malfunctions the dial is set to point where it will not overdose the system. Yes, this has happen before to guys with no dial control. Last year this happen to a guy where is ORP was almost 600mv but he caught in time. I also do not like the idea of huge amounts of ozone entering a system in a single blast. Second, it will cause excessive bubble collapse if it is being injected into a skimmer. This will reduce the skimmate output and said collapsed skimmate will now end up in the tank and not the cup.

Frankie · 09-17-2006, 11:30 PM

I would love to do ozone now that i read all this but i have a child and am not seeing that i need it that bad. I made it this far without it and my uv dose a great job along with the carbon. Thanks for all the info boomer i'll keep it in mind for the future.
Im curious though, how dose it afect silicone?

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09-16-2006, 11:25 AM	#61 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,727 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Adding Ozone to a Reef? Since most of this is over my head (sorry) is the bottom line this. Be careful with ozone since too much can be very bad In the proper amounts it will make the water clearer and possibly reduce the organic load in the water. Sorry, you guys went way over my head. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

09-16-2006, 11:38 AM	#62 (permalink)
billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,400 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Adding Ozone to a Reef? Geeze, whos the guy that started this thread __________________ Billyr98 -=NJRC Treasurer=- My 450g Reef Tank ~~~ Its HERE!!!

09-16-2006, 11:41 AM	#63 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,727 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Adding Ozone to a Reef? Um. I think you did. ROFL __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

09-16-2006, 11:44 AM	#64 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Adding Ozone to a Reef? basically yes, another weapon in the water quality arsenal (especially if you want to keep sps) thanks everyone for an informative discussion __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

09-16-2006, 02:06 PM	#66 (permalink)
Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,249 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Adding Ozone to a Reef? Thanks for poppin' in Randy. I guess Squaregrouper is MIA. __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

09-16-2006, 02:11 PM	#67 (permalink)
RandyHF Tunicate Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 3 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Adding Ozone to a Reef? Be careful with ozone since too much can be very bad In the proper amounts it will make the water clearer and possibly reduce the organic load in the water. Yes, and it can be bad for the aquarist and his family as well as the tank if not used properly.

09-16-2006, 02:26 PM	#68 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Adding Ozone to a Reef? I imagine a leaky ozone generator would be bad indeed, especially for small children! btw...thanks for dropping by Randy and to RS!!! __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

09-16-2006, 02:53 PM	#69 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,727 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Adding Ozone to a Reef? Yes, Thanks for stopping by. Please stay around a while. Welcome to RS. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

09-16-2006, 05:02 PM	#70 (permalink)
billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,400 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Adding Ozone to a Reef? After all this reading.. I still don't think i am going to get an any ozone for my tank... Too Dangerous.. __________________ Billyr98 -=NJRC Treasurer=- My 450g Reef Tank ~~~ Its HERE!!!

09-16-2006, 05:21 PM	#71 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 7,142 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Adding Ozone to a Reef? SURE!!! after you cause a fight you say " oh never mind ,, Im not interested anyway... " lol jk __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

09-17-2006, 11:35 AM	#73 (permalink)
RandyHF Tunicate Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 3 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Adding Ozone to a Reef? Sure thing.

09-17-2006, 02:16 PM	#74 (permalink)
Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,249 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Adding Ozone to a Reef? Jax I don't understand is why buy an ozone generator that has a controlled output. An added piece of safety. If the controller malfunctions the dial is set to point where it will not overdose the system. Yes, this has happen before to guys with no dial control. Last year this happen to a guy where is ORP was almost 600mv but he caught in time. I also do not like the idea of huge amounts of ozone entering a system in a single blast. Second, it will cause excessive bubble collapse if it is being injected into a skimmer. This will reduce the skimmate output and said collapsed skimmate will now end up in the tank and not the cup. __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

09-17-2006, 11:30 PM	#75 (permalink)
Frankie www.kids-with-cameras.org Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 8,973 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Adding Ozone to a Reef? I would love to do ozone now that i read all this but i have a child and am not seeing that i need it that bad. I made it this far without it and my uv dose a great job along with the carbon. Thanks for all the info boomer i'll keep it in mind for the future. Im curious though, how dose it afect silicone?

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