Anyone using Dr. Sochting's Oxydator

fishybizzness · Apr 2, 2019

najer said:
Let us know how you get on please!

I'll be setting it up within the next few months so I'll let you know!

atoll · Apr 2, 2019

ReefWithCare said:
It’s also less expensive and uses less electricity then a UV [emoji28]

What electricity lol

ReefWithCare · Apr 2, 2019

atoll said:
What electricity lol

Ha!

I did wonder though if they are good enough to keep a tank going oxygen wise during a power outage. That alone is priceless.

atoll · Apr 2, 2019

ReefWithCare said:
Probably BRS or EcoTech ‍. One of them told me if it’s so great why isn’t it all over the LFSs and on BRS ‍

Good question and I have often pondered the same question. Maybe it's got something to do with competition for the equipment they sell after all there is quite a price difference and money rules. Sochting hold the patent and seem quite happy not to advertise it. I guess they get enough sales as it is but it does seem strange they don't seem to promote them.

atoll · Apr 2, 2019

ReefWithCare said:
Ha!

I did wonder though if they are good enough to keep a tank going oxygen wise during a power outage. That alone is priceless.

Indeed and again I have seen Oxydators do just that. They really are amazing pieces of simple equipment perhaps just too good and simple for some.

ReefWithCare · Apr 2, 2019

atoll said:
Indeed and again I have seen Oxydators do just that. They really are amazing pieces of simple equipment perhaps just too good and simple for some.

These days - modern reefers are allergenic to simple [emoji135]‍

. At least in the US [emoji28]. I think the Euros got it down [emoji848].

najer · Apr 4, 2019

I don't run a "system", no water changes unless required, I would never run a tank without an oxydator!

Iván Olalla · Apr 5, 2019

I pulled the trigger on a mini one for my nano reef several months ago, the volume is 8 gallon so i only use one catalyst. So far (2 months) i do notice that my glass doesn´t need cleaning of film algae every 2/3 days, i do it now once a week with my water change. Also my sps testers seem to be happier, maybe the PAR improved with a "cleaner" water. So far, so good, already ordered a model A for my 55! www.aquaristikshop.com carries them but it takes a while to arrive from Germany

ReefWithCare · Apr 5, 2019

Iván Olalla said:
I pulled the trigger on a mini one for my nano reef several months ago, the volume is 8 gallon so i only use one catalyst. So far (2 months) i do notice that my glass doesn´t need cleaning of film algae every 2/3 days, i do it now once a week with my water change. Also my sps testers seem to be happier, maybe the PAR improved with a "cleaner" water. So far, so good, already ordered a model A for my 55! www.aquaristikshop.com carries them but it takes a while to arrive from Germany

Theshrimptank shipped the A model to me really fast like in 3 business days. Highly recommend them.

Feet4Fish · Apr 5, 2019

ReefWithCare said:
Theshrimptank shipped the A model to me really fast like in 3 business days. Highly recommend them.

Completely agree ordered from the Shrimp day and got it in two days. I ordered the W unit. Great company to work with!

drtrash · Apr 6, 2019

Whats the upper limit of peroxide concentration? Been running 9% for a few years and n issues

atoll · Apr 10, 2019

drtrash said:
Whats the upper limit of peroxide concentration? Been running 9% for a few years and n issues

I a reef aquarium I would not run more than 12% but tne number of catalysts also play an important part. Many years ago I did go beyond 12% in fact to 17% but a Magnifica nem didn't like it. I tend to run 9% with 2 catalysts in my current tank a 60 gallon Red Sea Reefer.

drtrash · Apr 10, 2019

Good to know, thx for info

atoll · Apr 11, 2019

BTW guys there is an Oxydator user group on Facebook with lots of info.

mitch91175 · May 15, 2019

mitch91175 said:
Yes that is what I am gonna do. Was being a little impatient getting it setup. Will report back once I finally do get the peroxide in and have it running again.

Also, it could have been something that I was totally not aware of that caused the reaction; it's just coincidentally I start using the oxydator with the store bought peroxide.

Ok so I gave it another go with diluted peroxide. I bought 35% and diluted. Everything is looking just fine. Maybe the issue I had didn't have anything to do with the Oxydator at all. You just have to see if you made any recent changes to the system that would have caused an issue.

I will say that my water doesn't have the greenish tint to it. My Orp also increased closer to the 400mv range. I will continue to use the Oxydator in my setup.

najer · May 15, 2019

mitch91175 said:
Ok so I gave it another go with diluted peroxide. I bought 35% and diluted. Everything is looking just fine. Maybe the issue I had didn't have anything to do with the Oxydator at all. You just have to see if you made any recent changes to the system that would have caused an issue.

I will say that my water doesn't have the greenish tint to it. My Orp also increased closer to the 400mv range. I will continue to use the Oxydator in my setup.

Less glass cleaning?

atoll · May 15, 2019

mitch91175 said:
Ok so I gave it another go with diluted peroxide. I bought 35% and diluted. Everything is looking just fine. Maybe the issue I had didn't have anything to do with the Oxydator at all. You just have to see if you made any recent changes to the system that would have caused an issue.

I will say that my water doesn't have the greenish tint to it. My Orp also increased closer to the 400mv range. I will continue to use the Oxydator in my setup.

Is kinda what to expect and yes I doubt the Oxydator caused your previous issues. There are so many now using and singing the virtues of Oxydator's it is hard to ignore our observations and successes.

ReefWithCare · May 15, 2019

The Oxygentator came through in my last power outage. Such a good feeling to know you are covered. It's ability to keep a tank alive during a power outage is reason enough to purchase one.

atoll · May 15, 2019

ReefWithCare said:
The Oxygentator came through in my last power outage. Such a good feeling to know you are covered. It's ability to keep a tank alive during a power outage is reason enough to purchase one.

Yes an Oxydator can be a lifesaver in such instances and will not only keep lifesaving oxygen in the water but also nullify ammonia to boot.

mitch91175 · May 15, 2019

What I see being my biggest gripe would be finding 35% peroxide in bulk at reasonable prices+shipping.

I prefer to buy in bulk when possible. I did find 2 places online:

https://www.blubonic.com/product-pa...2ytyZqywiHKlD5UhqgB3psRVF_Mx7G8hoCl1IQAvD_BwE