Aquacontroller III pro?

dmbnpj · 12/03/2006, 11:59 AM

Says it can monitor "Monitor/Control pH, Temp, ORP, Cond, DO."

What are ORP, Cond, DO?

Henry Bowman · 12/03/2006, 12:15 PM

ORP Copied From Rahdy Holmes Farley Article on the subject....

The oxidation reduction potential (ORP) of marine aquaria is a measure of the relative oxidizing power of the water. It has often been recommended to aquarists as an important water parameter, and some companies sell products (equipment and chemicals) designed to control ORP. Many who recommended ORP control have convinced aquarists that it is a measure of the relative "purity" of aquarium water, despite the fact that this has not been clearly demonstrated.

Orp probes are used to control Ozone generators. See Ozone generators for more info. Some use them, most dont IMHO.

DO is dissolved O2, needs to be kept high in reef aquaris

Cond ? Conditions.... Havent heard this one.

dmbnpj · 12/03/2006, 01:09 PM

Thanks Henry.....I think Im still leaning toward the RK2.

Any opinions?

kbecker · 12/03/2006, 10:39 PM

Cond = Conductivity

12/03/2006, 11:59 AM	#1
dmbnpj Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: north carolina Posts: 1,914	Aquacontroller III pro? Says it can monitor "Monitor/Control pH, Temp, ORP, Cond, DO." What are ORP, Cond, DO?

12/03/2006, 12:15 PM	#2
Henry Bowman Reefing since '87 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Allegheny Mountains of VA Posts: 2,162	ORP Copied From Rahdy Holmes Farley Article on the subject.... The oxidation reduction potential (ORP) of marine aquaria is a measure of the relative oxidizing power of the water. It has often been recommended to aquarists as an important water parameter, and some companies sell products (equipment and chemicals) designed to control ORP. Many who recommended ORP control have convinced aquarists that it is a measure of the relative "purity" of aquarium water, despite the fact that this has not been clearly demonstrated. Orp probes are used to control Ozone generators. See Ozone generators for more info. Some use them, most dont IMHO. DO is dissolved O2, needs to be kept high in reef aquaris Cond ? Conditions.... Havent heard this one. __________________ Have a good'un Current Tank Info: 90 gl SPS dominant / upgrade in the works

12/03/2006, 01:09 PM	#3
dmbnpj Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: north carolina Posts: 1,914	Thanks Henry.....I think Im still leaning toward the RK2. Any opinions?

12/03/2006, 10:39 PM	#4
kbecker Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 375	Cond = Conductivity