Crstal clear water
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Cruiser, Yes I do realize that could be dangerous to animals in extremely heavy doses and if not applied correctly. Sizing the correct ozonizer for the tank is key. Using a ORP controller is also recommended.
BTW, I have never heard of an overdose case killing any animals, have you?
R/Duke
I'm sure you realize and was trying to convey that.........Ozone is extremely danagerous and lethal to ALL forms of life, not just humans!
Ozone used incorrectly in an aquarium can be extremely detrimental to its inhabitants - bacteria to fish to invertebrates.
Ozone works great! & is extremely safe to use in tanks at the appropiate concentration levels. Ozone can dramatically increase skimmer effeciency too!
BTW, I have never heard of an overdose case killing any animals, have you?
R/Duke
I'm sure you realize and was trying to convey that.........Ozone is extremely danagerous and lethal to ALL forms of life, not just humans!
Ozone used incorrectly in an aquarium can be extremely detrimental to its inhabitants - bacteria to fish to invertebrates.
Ozone works great! & is extremely safe to use in tanks at the appropiate concentration levels. Ozone can dramatically increase skimmer effeciency too!
I like the idea of using Ozone ocassionaly instead of messing with the carbon. Plus, I could use my Aquacontroller to add the ozone.
SO.... how much ozone how often? Is it a function of your ORP?
BTW- I can't be certain that there's a direct corrallation but it -seems- that my water has improved after I added my refugium with Caulerpa.
Kevin
SO.... how much ozone how often? Is it a function of your ORP?
BTW- I can't be certain that there's a direct corrallation but it -seems- that my water has improved after I added my refugium with Caulerpa.
Kevin
<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by slimy:
<strong>As someone already mentioned, it's kind of hard to answer this question without knowing what you mean whan you say the water is not "crystal clear".
Do you mean:
1) the water is discolored (yellowish or greenish)? If so, carbon would likely help.
2) You have micobubbles in the tank? Likely nees a skimmer/powerhead adjustment. All the carbon in the world won't help this.
3) you've got "stuff" floating around the water column. food, sand, just "stuff"? Use a filter floss for a couple days to remove it. Don't leave the floss too long, or it will become a biological filter (nitrate factory). The problem shouldn't come back.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I use charcoal off and on to clear up a yellowish tint to the water. I don't leave it in there and am reminded of using it once the water gets yellow again. SO... I was wondering in what amounts, how frequently, etc... one would go about administerring Ozone. But of-course I can use ye olde Search....
<strong>As someone already mentioned, it's kind of hard to answer this question without knowing what you mean whan you say the water is not "crystal clear".
Do you mean:
1) the water is discolored (yellowish or greenish)? If so, carbon would likely help.
2) You have micobubbles in the tank? Likely nees a skimmer/powerhead adjustment. All the carbon in the world won't help this.
3) you've got "stuff" floating around the water column. food, sand, just "stuff"? Use a filter floss for a couple days to remove it. Don't leave the floss too long, or it will become a biological filter (nitrate factory). The problem shouldn't come back.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I use charcoal off and on to clear up a yellowish tint to the water. I don't leave it in there and am reminded of using it once the water gets yellow again. SO... I was wondering in what amounts, how frequently, etc... one would go about administerring Ozone. But of-course I can use ye olde Search....
DukeCola
Cruiser, Yes I do realize that could be dangerous to animals in extremely heavy doses and if not applied correctly. Sizing the correct ozonizer for the tank is key. Using a ORP controller is also recommended.
I figured you were aware of the danger of incorrect dosage of ozone. Just wanted folks to realize that you can't just get ozone, install it and inject an arbitrary amount without serious consequences to the tank. A controller is nice & fancy, but it can be safely regulated with a probe or tank inhabitat observations
BTW, I have never heard of an overdose case killing any animals, have you?
Yes I have seen numerous occasions in public aquariums, LFS, aquaculture and private aquariums over the years
I have even seen lethal cases in general industry injuries / losses.
Ozone has had such a terrible reputation in aquarium circles - when it is one of the best "bang for the buck" devices & effectiveness on aquariums.
Cruiser, Yes I do realize that could be dangerous to animals in extremely heavy doses and if not applied correctly. Sizing the correct ozonizer for the tank is key. Using a ORP controller is also recommended.
I figured you were aware of the danger of incorrect dosage of ozone. Just wanted folks to realize that you can't just get ozone, install it and inject an arbitrary amount without serious consequences to the tank. A controller is nice & fancy, but it can be safely regulated with a probe or tank inhabitat observations
BTW, I have never heard of an overdose case killing any animals, have you?
Yes I have seen numerous occasions in public aquariums, LFS, aquaculture and private aquariums over the years
Ozone has had such a terrible reputation in aquarium circles - when it is one of the best "bang for the buck" devices & effectiveness on aquariums.
Kevreh
SO.... how much ozone how often? Is it a function of your ORP?
Ozone is not a direct "Is it a function of your ORP" function, but lets say its a "correlation" between the use of ozone and the increase in Oxidation - Reduction Potential.
Regarding the amount to use is dependent upon bioload of system, water parameters, nutrient load, etc.
I run ozone constantly on my 300 gallon reef tank, through the protein skimmer. I only run about 15 to 20mg/hr on the average in the system. This is just enough for my system which increases skimmer effeciency & oxygen saturation levels.
SO.... how much ozone how often? Is it a function of your ORP?
Ozone is not a direct "Is it a function of your ORP" function, but lets say its a "correlation" between the use of ozone and the increase in Oxidation - Reduction Potential.
Regarding the amount to use is dependent upon bioload of system, water parameters, nutrient load, etc.
I run ozone constantly on my 300 gallon reef tank, through the protein skimmer. I only run about 15 to 20mg/hr on the average in the system. This is just enough for my system which increases skimmer effeciency & oxygen saturation levels.
As someone already mentioned, it's kind of hard to answer this question without knowing what you mean whan you say the water is not "crystal clear".
Do you mean:
1) the water is discolored (yellowish or greenish)? If so, carbon would likely help.
2) You have micobubbles in the tank? Likely nees a skimmer/powerhead adjustment. All the carbon in the world won't help this.
3) you've got "stuff" floating around the water column. food, sand, just "stuff"? Use a filter floss for a couple days to remove it. Don't leave the floss too long, or it will become a biological filter (nitrate factory). The problem shouldn't come back.
Do you mean:
1) the water is discolored (yellowish or greenish)? If so, carbon would likely help.
2) You have micobubbles in the tank? Likely nees a skimmer/powerhead adjustment. All the carbon in the world won't help this.
3) you've got "stuff" floating around the water column. food, sand, just "stuff"? Use a filter floss for a couple days to remove it. Don't leave the floss too long, or it will become a biological filter (nitrate factory). The problem shouldn't come back.
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