So I've done the research, now I'm just looking for a reactor. BRS still carries ozone generators and all the other necessary equipment, but reactors are nonexistent. I don't want to run ozone through my skimmer. I was looking for a reef octopus ozone reactor (discontinued of course)
Yep! I didn't feel like filtering the skimmer air (and that BK skimmer sucks a LOT of air) But I didn't see any benefit, so I didn't put the effort into correcting it.
I run UV on & off through my return pump and for me - I notice less algae build up on the glass. I believe BRS noted the same thing with higher flow rates.
Hi I just got a Poseidon 200, and I'm using it with an amazon air dryer. There's very little info on how to hook it up.I’ve been using ozone for about 4 years and agree with most of what I’ve read in the comments. Of starting another reef from scratch, I’d put one on because it really helps get the water crystal clear.
A few pointers:
1. Ideally use a vacuum air pump that sucks air through a dryer and then pushes the dry air through the O3 generator and to the reactor. Dry (dehumidified) air works better. Poseidon makes both units. I bought mine at Aquarium Specialty.
2. Having the O3 generator outside or in a high air flow area is best. You should not be able to smell it and if you do, something is wrong.
3 . You don’t have to send O3 discharge through the skimmer, but you really should (must) run the discharge through activated carbon.
4. I bought my O3 reactor and a couple others from Geo’s Reef. He even customized a reactor for me based on my specs (pretty cool to do that!). Here’s a link:
