ozone without contorller ?

nava405 · 07/05/2007, 04:11 PM

how many people running ozone without ORP controller or monitor? do just just run it low or actully set it on timer ?

i'm thinking to run either Sander 50 or 100 at low percentage just to keep the water clean, but i really don't want to spend too much money on getting monitor or controller.. any sugguestion ?

nava405 · 07/05/2007, 07:02 PM

anyone ?

2crazyreefers · 07/05/2007, 07:23 PM

3 years here and never used a controlor. I run mine off and on for about a week at a time.

nava405 · 07/06/2007, 02:22 AM

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Originally posted by 2crazyreefers
3 years here and never used a controlor. I run mine off and on for about a week at a time.

so you mean you just turn it on every other week? wat size of tank and wat model of ozone?

michaeldaly · 07/06/2007, 05:43 AM

It can be done, but there is an increased chance of something going wrong. If you do go without a controller, use a smaller unit to be on the safe side.

backlash · 07/06/2007, 06:39 AM

I run an Enaly 300 without a dryer or controler. No problems at all. I run it for a few days at a time, no set schedule. I have a 150 w/ 30g sump.

jeffgp · 07/06/2007, 07:12 AM

just get an electronic timer and have it go on for a few hours at a time all day long ...
and yes get a smaller unit .. imo

jnc914 · 07/06/2007, 07:19 AM

If your spending money on a Sanders ozonizer, why not spend an additional 80-90 dollars on a Milawaukee ORP controller/monitor for piece of mind and convienance. I like to be able to have an accurate measure of anything being put into my system. Sell some plasma, J/K :>)

wonk · 07/06/2007, 05:08 PM

I have ozone running on ctlr, but I find it unnecessary. You don't need to push the envelope w/ ozone IMHO. just add a low level constant stream. If you add like 30mg in say 200 gal it's probably near impossible to do any damage.

Big Boy69 · 07/06/2007, 07:06 PM

How about a 50mg for a 120 with a 30 gal sump? W/O running a controller.

2crazyreefers · 07/06/2007, 07:17 PM

My tank is a 180 sps and I run the bigger red sea (200 I think) at only 25 percent. I know many knowladgable reefers including doctors who convinced me a monitor is a waste so I have never used one or beads either.

Big Boy69 · 07/06/2007, 08:04 PM

How about a 50mg for a 120 with a 30 gal sump? W/O running a controller. Would that be safe or should I go lower?
I have an SPS tank w/ some blastos, a clam and 1 Echino.

aninjaatemyshoe · 07/06/2007, 09:24 PM

I imagine that you can run a small ozone generator on a low level without worrying about using a controller. If you are using it on a protein skimmer, less is often more. A little ozone can break down complex organics into smaller pieces that are more readily adsorbed onto the surface of the bubbles in a protein skimmer, thus significantly increasing its effectiveness. Too much, however, will break the organics down to the point where they are not easily adsorbed, thus cutting down the effectiveness of a protein skimmer. Now as far as using ozone for other purposes aside from protein skimming, you'd probably need to run a bit more and therefore need to use a ORP controller.

nava405 · 07/07/2007, 12:46 PM

so let's say if i do maybe 30mg-50mg in my 210 gallon, and 6 - 8 hours a day, would it be safe ? am i still able to see improvment for water clearity ?

07/05/2007, 04:11 PM	#1
nava405 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CA Irvine Posts: 2,818	ozone without contorller ? how many people running ozone without ORP controller or monitor? do just just run it low or actully set it on timer ? i'm thinking to run either Sander 50 or 100 at low percentage just to keep the water clean, but i really don't want to spend too much money on getting monitor or controller.. any sugguestion ?

07/05/2007, 07:02 PM	#2
nava405 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CA Irvine Posts: 2,818	anyone ? __________________ I hate polyp extension... Current Tank Info: rimelss 48x30x20, sump 72x22x16, 2x mp40s, nano wavebox

07/05/2007, 07:23 PM	#3
2crazyreefers Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Vt. Posts: 733	3 years here and never used a controlor. I run mine off and on for about a week at a time. __________________ My 4 part recipie for my acros = calcium - alk - flow & luck.

07/06/2007, 07:12 AM	#7
jeffgp Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: milwaukee Posts: 625	just get an electronic timer and have it go on for a few hours at a time all day long ... and yes get a smaller unit .. imo __________________ (Member of the Gem Tang Rider Posse) check my red house Current Tank Info: reef tank

07/06/2007, 07:19 AM	#8
jnc914 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,008	If your spending money on a Sanders ozonizer, why not spend an additional 80-90 dollars on a Milawaukee ORP controller/monitor for piece of mind and convienance. I like to be able to have an accurate measure of anything being put into my system. Sell some plasma, J/K :>) __________________ "Great things are not accomplished by those who yield to trends and fads and popular opinion." -Jack Kerouac 13 years strictly salty Current Tank Info: 180 gallon FOWLR Angel dedicated tank

07/06/2007, 05:43 AM	#5
michaeldaly Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 2,009	It can be done, but there is an increased chance of something going wrong. If you do go without a controller, use a smaller unit to be on the safe side.

07/06/2007, 06:39 AM	#6
backlash Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bayou State (GO TIGERS!!!) Posts: 200	I run an Enaly 300 without a dryer or controler. No problems at all. I run it for a few days at a time, no set schedule. I have a 150 w/ 30g sump.

07/06/2007, 05:08 PM	#9
wonk Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 256	I have ozone running on ctlr, but I find it unnecessary. You don't need to push the envelope w/ ozone IMHO. just add a low level constant stream. If you add like 30mg in say 200 gal it's probably near impossible to do any damage.

07/06/2007, 07:06 PM	#10
Big Boy69 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 1,213	How about a 50mg for a 120 with a 30 gal sump? W/O running a controller.

07/06/2007, 07:17 PM	#11
2crazyreefers Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Vt. Posts: 733	My tank is a 180 sps and I run the bigger red sea (200 I think) at only 25 percent. I know many knowladgable reefers including doctors who convinced me a monitor is a waste so I have never used one or beads either. __________________ My 4 part recipie for my acros = calcium - alk - flow & luck.

07/06/2007, 08:04 PM	#12
Big Boy69 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 1,213	How about a 50mg for a 120 with a 30 gal sump? W/O running a controller. Would that be safe or should I go lower? I have an SPS tank w/ some blastos, a clam and 1 Echino.

07/06/2007, 09:24 PM	#13
aninjaatemyshoe Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,333	I imagine that you can run a small ozone generator on a low level without worrying about using a controller. If you are using it on a protein skimmer, less is often more. A little ozone can break down complex organics into smaller pieces that are more readily adsorbed onto the surface of the bubbles in a protein skimmer, thus significantly increasing its effectiveness. Too much, however, will break the organics down to the point where they are not easily adsorbed, thus cutting down the effectiveness of a protein skimmer. Now as far as using ozone for other purposes aside from protein skimming, you'd probably need to run a bit more and therefore need to use a ORP controller. __________________ You are not brought upon this world to "get it"

07/07/2007, 12:46 PM	#14
nava405 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CA Irvine Posts: 2,818	so let's say if i do maybe 30mg-50mg in my 210 gallon, and 6 - 8 hours a day, would it be safe ? am i still able to see improvment for water clearity ? __________________ I hate polyp extension... Current Tank Info: rimelss 48x30x20, sump 72x22x16, 2x mp40s, nano wavebox