Ozone Saltwater Aquarium Reef Tank - Pro /Cons and crystal clear water!

[@taryndeclyn1474]

Spotted the elusive bobbing head in your tank! Stunning!

[@ReefDudes]

haha made me laugh when editing.

[@maceysdaddy5150]

Awesome video Deven. I bought an ozone system from BRS 6 months ago, but have been nervous to set it up. Your experience and sage advice has made me feel more comfortable about running ozone. Thanks!

[@ReefDudes]

your most welcome. Let me know if you have any questions!

[@hurricaneaquatics]

I have a small, 40 gallon cube with an aquamaxx tech3 30mg hour ozone generator. I run it randomly and fit usually 30 minutes. Within that time, my water is crystal clear, the corals are all extended, etc. I believe if you run them a small amount, you will receive a very large benefit from them. I wouldn't advise running them 24 hours a day for sure. Oh and to add, I don't use an air dryer either because I welcome the less efficient output on such a small tank.

[@ReefDudes]

Agreed! I’m a big fan of finding just enough to get the job done. Safer abs you don’t need much!

[@vanderburg.M]

Hi, what skimmer did you say you were using? It was hard to hear. Cheers!

[@sostoudt]

I would love to see a comparison of Ozone vs Hydrogen peroxide. I tried dosing the peroxide in my tank to 1 ml to 10 gallons (3%) and saw pretty crazy similar clarity results and cleaning.

[@ReefDudes]

Yep! you can put it on a doser and get some decent benefits from it :)

[@LightSearch]

The oxydator does a similar job. That being said, I don't notice any difference when I forget to refill it. On the other hand, if I overdo it on the peroxide concentration, the anemones react immediately.

[@ReefDudes]

Are you dosing h2o2?

[@LightSearch]

@@ReefDudes That's one of the things the oxydator does. H2O2 reacts with the catalysts inside the container, it releases O2 and, as the gas builds up, it pushes H2O2 out. Part of this H2O2 then reacts with the ceramic pot in the same way and part is realeased to the tank. In my case for a 200 gallon tank, I use 2 catalysts and 250ml of 12% peroxide. Every 3 weeks I refill the container.

[@ReefDudes]

@@LightSearch Nice! i have a buddy that used to do something very similar

[@davidjordan5486]

I love your t-shirt!!

[@ReefDudes]

Thx! the wife designed that one for me :D reefdudes.com/product/keep-your-friends-close-and-your-anemones-closer

[@jb-aquatics9635]

Lol who was that in the bk ground had me in stitches...lol

[@ReefDudes]

hahaha my wife messing with me

[@BrianHowell-zm8bu]

Did you ever run uv with your ozone? Any issues?

[@portwolf2293]

Good video Deven. They also use ozone for well water treatment to solidify iron and magniz so it can be removed with a sediment filter. It has an added benefit of killing bacteria in the well water as it passes through the ozone treatment system. That's why I brought it up during your live stream 👍 The only reason I discovered that is well water in our area has no measurable mineral content except very high iron, iron bacteria & a PH of 4.3 So I was looking into filtration systems. And apparently even in those systems it requires a very small amount.

[@ReefDudes]

Its crazy to think that it can solidify iron! You learn something new every day! I 100% agree! you only need a little ozone for a lot of benefit :)

[@kidnormano]

I thought you have octopus in your tank for a second there lol

[@ReefDudes]

Haha

[@PawleyWalnuts]

1. What size tubing does that Weipro ozone machine require. 2. How often do you need to recharge the air drying agent. I have a Redsea 650max so about 180 gallons

[@ReefDudes]

just made airline fit. I quit using the dryer but it was every 1-2weeks. But all depends on the humidity in your home.

[@absolutecarrot4191]

Hi great video, what powerhead do you think would be better for a 20 gallon cube. A Nero 3 or a Ecotech mp10. Thanks

[@palmtree1144]

Ai came out with the Nero 3 finally?

[@ReefDudes]

If wire in tank is ok and or aio with back wall but nero3 on back wall if on side of tank then mp10 :)

[@ReefDudes]

@@palmtree1144 yep!

[@lawrenceskeggz1671]

Would running chemi-pure blue be just as affective?

[@augukern9708]

To clarify water, maybe, but if it removes silicates, the chemi-pure would be a contribution. However, I've heard it comes with the carbon combined so...

[@maceysdaddy5150]

Also where did you get that really cool T-shirt? I want one. I have a dedicated anemone tank in my office.

[@ReefDudes]

Thank you! My wife designed that one for me. They are all all print on demand on my website. reefdudes.com/shop

[@Koi734]

How long it take for a 200 mg ozone generator to bring it up reef tank to 325 mg?

[@NickM92]

I just added ozone and I don’t need to clean my tank glass as much as before. My main concern is I don’t get any skimmate. Did you have this problem?

[@ReefDudes]

Nope. I still get lots. Maybe try turning down the ozone a bit

[@NPC-30]

3:39 😂

[@ReefDudes]

Hahahaha Just went back and re watched that

[@louisblom1055]

my skimmer was not made for and the pypes got all brittle and broke

[@ReefDudes]

Yep! one type of acrylic can handle it and the other will deteriorate over time.

[@inventoryking]

Deven, what do you run your Phos and Nitrates at?

[@ReefDudes]

I shoot for po4 0.03-0.09 no4 5-20 (higher po4 then no4 can be higher) i dont worry to much as long as its in those general ranges

[@jonathanbrimicombe]

Great video...always informative even with the video bombing 😂

[@ReefDudes]

lol made me laugh when editing it.

[@kpdiver1703]

Hi Devin, Do you know off hand if the Reef Octopus skimmers are rated for ozone? I have the 300sss.

[@ReefDudes]

Not off hand. Check their online manual or shoot support an email and ask. It has to do if they use cast or extruded acrylic. Can’t few all which one is the safe one though

[@hawaii2333]

any Ozone Generator that you can recommend?

[@ReefDudes]

I'm just using a cheaper china one. I have debated a fancier one.. not sure how much of a difference there is yet.. one day ill upgrade it and try to compare it:)

[@kevaqua69]

@@ReefDudes could you provide a link for those made in china? I've only found some with such high flow like 1000mg/h to 1500mg/h which is crazy lot ! I'd love to go to the ozone route to test !

[@gabesreef]

I truly thought a dryer was essential so I never had this on my radar. How long have you run it without one and not seen any issues?

[@ReefDudes]

Have been using it on my last 3 tanks.

[@gabesreef]

@@ReefDudes WOW, the same one???? Ok there might be an upgrade soon if my skimmer will allow it. Thank you!

[@ReefDudes]

@@gabesreef No prob! not having one makes it less efficent.. but if you are only running a low dose anyways do we care if nit not as efficient?! nope! well maybe if you had a large system and needed every ounce of output but most people dont :)

[@gabesreef]

@@ReefDudes makes perfect sense! I'll probably still do the carbon so I dont die or whatever lol

[@ReefDudes]

@@gabesreef lol also set it to run in the middle of the night when no one is around for extra safety

[@dpuck26]

Can you ozone and a CO2 scrubber on a skimmer?

[@ReefDudes]

I dont know if i would do it in recirculating mode.. My im currently injecting ozone after the scrubber on the way to the skimmer.

[@antaripdebnath8275]

who is there behind at 3:45 , so funny

[@ReefDudes]

My wife messing with me

[@antaripdebnath8275]

@@ReefDudes 😂😂

[@Ravan_Caw]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@sovereignviper90]

First!! Finally 🤣😂

[@ReefDudes]

woooo!

[@ahrondinar8782]

Please Please guys all of you the right way to do that is with ozone reactor NOT with a skimmer 😢

[@ReefDudes]

How come you don’t like using a skimmer.

[@ahrondinar8782]

@ReefDudes because it's improvise,less efficient with many flaws and issue,destroyed over time the skimmer and the components around,less seal from ozone leaks and ozone smell,need more attention and using more carbon around it to filter the ozone leftovers... So,why improvise and having all these issues as well maybe a few more that I forgot, so why not go better way when we have something that design and bulit for it,away more professional and the right way to go ??

[@ReefDudes]

@@ahrondinar8782 I see your logic, but it also depends on the skimmer as some are built for it.. better than others :) that and many may not have space for a skimmer and a reactor. so i do see why most do the 2for1 approach

[@ahrondinar8782]

@ReefDudes fine,so everyone will do what's good for them,the results are away better,but even for the more quality ones that claim it bulit for it,its only a matter of time until they will break apart from ozone... This gas isn't a toy,and won't "forgive"..

[@ReefDudes]

@@ahrondinar8782which ozone reactor do you use on your system?