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10/15/2008, 10:49 PM
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Is Ozone The Way To Go?
I HAVE NEVER USED ONE.. IS IT WORTH THE $$ ETC? THANKS
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10/15/2008, 11:12 PM
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Only if its done right.
Actually it depends on what you want to do. If you just want clear water, you can run it through your skimmer but thats a really inefficient way to use ozone. To get the most out of ozone you need a proper reactor and that pretty much means DIY since there are no good ones available in the hobby. You need at least a 30 seconds contact time. |
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10/16/2008, 06:18 AM
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After nearly 10 years of running my reef system without it, and being generally happy without it and seeing no real need, I tried it as an experiment to write some articles on my experiences with it. They were positive and I decided to keep it.
The advantage with it is that the water will be clearer. That is the only advantage I'd count on. I detail such issues here: Ozone and the Reef Aquarium, Part 1: Chemistry and Biochemistry http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-03/rhf/index.php Ozone and the Reef Aquarium, Part 2: Equipment and Safety http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-04/rhf/index.php Ozone and the Reef Aquarium, Part 3: Changes in a Reef Aquarium upon Initiating Ozone http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-05/rhf/index.php
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10/16/2008, 06:22 AM
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Chalices did this to me..
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Tagging along. Thanks for the articles Randy. Always helpful.
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10/16/2008, 10:01 AM
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 Happy Reefing. 
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10/16/2008, 12:56 PM
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again thanks randy great info!!
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10/16/2008, 01:23 PM
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You're welcome.
Good luck.
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