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mrwizerd Big Fish Posts: 360 Kudos: 197 Votes: 75 Registered: 24-Oct-2005	Under what circumstances is an OZONE generator a necessity. I know that it effects REDOX and that the REDOX affects the oxidation of detritus but why would it be necessary.
Posted 23-Mar-2006 03:42
mattyboombatty Moderator Tenellus Obsessor Posts: 2790 Kudos: 1507 Votes: 1301 Registered: 26-Mar-2004	In a saltwater tank ozone is used in conjunction with a protien skimmer to be a VERY efficient waste remover. It's very handy for keeping water quality pristine, like it is on the reef. I've never used one, so I can't go into the nitty gritty. HTH Critical Fertilator: The Micromanager of Macronutrients
Posted 23-Mar-2006 05:26
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Edited by FRANK Hi, Ozone, and an "ozonizer" is not a necessity. When used with a protein skimmer in a saltwater tank it will improve its efficiency and provide other benefits such as sterilization similar to that of a UV system. Here is a link to some FAQs about filters in which ozone is mentioned. http://www.faqs.org/faqs/aquaria/general-faq/filter/ When I searched on "ozone used in freshwater aquariums" I came up with pages of reading. Ozone is very corrosive and even the smallest amount will irritate the lungs... Be careful with it... Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 23-Mar-2006 17:57


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