UV vrs Ozone

Ironman · 01/22/2006, 08:26 AM

Would using ozone still be required if one is already using a UV sterilizer?
Is the end result not similar?

Thanks

javajaws · 01/22/2006, 09:53 AM

Most people believe Ozone helps to break down organic matter and make skimming more efficient.

I run ozone and find it does make my skimmate darker/smellier than without it. It also helps make my water crystal clear.

mburnickas · 01/22/2006, 05:06 PM

just bought an ozone machine for my reef tank tonight.

01/22/2006, 08:26 AM	#1
Ironman Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 811	UV vrs Ozone Would using ozone still be required if one is already using a UV sterilizer? Is the end result not similar? Thanks

01/22/2006, 09:53 AM	#2
javajaws Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 1,620	Most people believe Ozone helps to break down organic matter and make skimming more efficient. I run ozone and find it does make my skimmate darker/smellier than without it. It also helps make my water crystal clear. __________________ Everyone has an opinion. Accept the fact now that someone isn't going to like yours sooner or later. Current Tank Info: 110g in-wall, ATI 8x54w T5, 2xMP40es, SRO XP-2000i, 2-part Ca/Alk, Apex controlled

01/22/2006, 05:06 PM	#3
mburnickas Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: MA Posts: 684	just bought an ozone machine for my reef tank tonight. __________________ Thanks Mike Current Tank Info: 75 gal; Tek T5 lights, reef tank with low to mod coral; wavemaker with maxjet ph; red sea ozone with orp at 350 (and going higher); Ev-120 protein skimmer; quiet one 3000 main pump