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Ozonizers?Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment Specific discussions on aquarium equipment from protein skimmers to water pumps. Which are the best, what they do, and what you might need for your reef aquarium. |
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November 14th, 2007, 05:57 AM
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Ozonizers?
Was at my local lfs today and had a guy who does tank maintenance in the area telling me I should look into them. Anyone know a good brand to begin researching, or can anyone tell me if they are better than UV sterilizers (which he kind of scoffed at by saying they don't stay effective).
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 40 gallon reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: no experience 
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November 14th, 2007, 06:18 AM
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Re: Ozonizers?
i would avoid all of that. if you have issues keeping your tank the way most of us do it then look into other things, but there is no need to get "gadget happy" and next thing you know you have all this stuff you dont really know what to do with and its worse than it was before. just keep it simple and stick with the basic important stuff. if you are good about it you will have no problems. if you just cant do it for some reason then by all means look for an alternative
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180 gallon allglass, 30 gallon sump, coralife super skimmer, and 80 gal Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: circa 300 BC Other Intrests: motorcycle riding, Tattoos, classic cars
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November 14th, 2007, 08:03 AM
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Re: Ozonizers?
If you aren't having problems with disease and parasites in your tank, you don't need one.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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December 1st, 2007, 02:23 AM
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Re: Ozonizers?
Ozone isn't effective against parasites or pathogens and can be dangerous. Its primary use seems to be in keeping ORP in range and keeping the water very clear.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: Lee-Mar Starphire SPS 110 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3 years Other Intrests: Beer, Reefs, Cycling
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December 1st, 2007, 03:02 AM
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Re: Ozonizers?
Matt!!!! Helloooooooooo!!!
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"If we went to a Halloween party dressed as Batman and Robin, I'd go as Robin. That's how much you mean to me... " Sarah
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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December 1st, 2007, 03:34 AM
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Re: Ozonizers?
Lol, whats up Sarah. I finally got around to joining this cool site, I think it will be good to learn from all these nice people.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: Lee-Mar Starphire SPS 110 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3 years Other Intrests: Beer, Reefs, Cycling
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December 1st, 2007, 04:01 AM
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Re: Ozonizers?
I'm sure you can teach us all a lot!
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"If we went to a Halloween party dressed as Batman and Robin, I'd go as Robin. That's how much you mean to me... " Sarah
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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December 1st, 2007, 04:16 AM
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Re: Ozonizers?
Thanks for the compliment Sarah.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: Lee-Mar Starphire SPS 110 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3 years Other Intrests: Beer, Reefs, Cycling
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December 1st, 2007, 04:53 AM
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Re: Ozonizers?
Introduce yourself in the "Introduce Yourself" forum.
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"If we went to a Halloween party dressed as Batman and Robin, I'd go as Robin. That's how much you mean to me... " Sarah
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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December 1st, 2007, 05:04 AM
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Re: Ozonizers?
Ok, I will go do that right now. Lol, this is a heck of a way for college students to spend a friday night.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: Lee-Mar Starphire SPS 110 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3 years Other Intrests: Beer, Reefs, Cycling
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