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02-10-2009, 05:33 PM
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Monitoring ORP in my tank gives me an immediate indication if something is wrong with my tank i.e. a fish or coral dying.
Here's my ozone setup, it should be easy to DIY the reactor. I replaced the MTC carbon reactor with a smaller one that sits in the sump. I also found no need for the separate carbon air filter as excess air in the ozone reactor is carried out with the water. I use a controller but the ORP has never been high enough to shut it off. Every ones tank is different some have naturally higher ORP levels where ozone would not benefit as much. What I notice the most besides crystal clear water is darker skim mate (like vodka dosing) and hardly ever have to clean the front glass anymore.    Reefkeeping.com articles on Ozone http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-03/rhf/index.php http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-04/rhf/index.php http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-05/rhf/index.php
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02-10-2009, 07:30 PM
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I would combine protein skimming, ozone, and vodka dosing (and carbon). A 3 pronged approach to getting 1. the clearest water possible, and 2. reducing nutrient levels across the board.
I agree that hobbyist units that are commonly available will probably not overall reduce bacteria populations, but you could combine ozone and UV, one after the other to get the maximum benefit out of it. And a slower flow rate on the ozone reactor would help there too.
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02-10-2009, 07:58 PM
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11-19-2003, 01:12 PM
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personaly this is one project that might be cool to make but I wouldent risk putting it on my tank. to much potential for something to not work right and all have it wipe out all the life in your tank except the fish.
Steve
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11-19-2003, 04:35 PM
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 seriously though Steve as I value you opinion dont leave me hanging and explain what you mean  ....
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11-20-2003, 12:27 AM
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the ozone reactor, as Ozone will quickly kill any invertabrates in your tank.. so if you have a problem with your carbon scrubber for example you could wipe out the invertabrates befor you wake up in the morning.
thats just getting to be to fine of a fine line for me as if I go away for a weekend I would constantly be worring about something failing and it putting to much O3 into the tank. Steve
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11-20-2003, 12:39 AM
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Dont you use a ORP meter with a Ozone reactor ? ... or some people put the output of the Ozone reactor through the skimmer ?
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11-20-2003, 12:41 AM
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