I use a 200 mg/hr RedSea unit on my 250 tank going through my beckett skimmer and love it! :biggrin:

I have an ORP controller but I would go w/o it if it broke down. I don't think you need one if you inject the appropriate amount into your tank.

I don't use carbon (many do and it is not for excess ozone, but for the by-products of ozone in the system; chlorimine and bromine).

My tank has never looked better, and takes less maintenanced with ozone. In the long run saves money because I no longer buy carbon.

I say go for it, you will love it.


BTW I do recommend venting the skimer outside, it tends to really stink with O3.

ozone
 

Well ozone can be produced by either corona discharge or uv bulb. Most systems uses corona discharge. Ozone has a short 15 second lifespan. Depending on plumbing or filtering none should reach the main body of water.

doug

any idea on the useful life (ie. when one would have to replace) the corona or uv bulb?

CHeers,
Vic [veng68]

Corona discharge works just like a spark plug, and from my understanding, should last quite a while. The UV ones, from my understanding, should be replaced annually.