using Ozone

Skimmerking · #1 08-30-2006, 01:32 PM

Ok I hooked up the Ozone unit on my tank. Worried about all the horror stories that you read on the net. Now I have the Red Sea deluxe model 200mg with probe and controller. WHat a sweet piece of kit,any how the slight problem that i have is where to start. I have the orp reading currently sitting at 365 on my tank, So I started the Ozone off at 25mg /hr and set the controller to go off at 380 is that too low or should I have it at 400. I'm reading so much starting to second guess my self. With that I wanted to start off slow so i dont wipe out all the stuff and slowly break in the ozone..

mike

Tangman · #2 08-30-2006, 11:47 PM

If you have an OPR reading of 365 to start off , your tank is probably already very organic/protein clean , that is already a good reading. You are correct to start slow at 25mg/hour, don't second guess your self.

But you probably will never get the OPR up to 400, so don't worry if you can't get it that high.

Skimmerking · #3 08-31-2006, 12:09 AM

Tang man thanks I was looking for that answer, Doug and Harvey was stirring me in the right direction. But I just needed another opinion. My ORP is sitting at 375 Just to let ya know .....

Mike

Tangman · #4 08-31-2006, 12:14 AM

Ya I know, that already a great OPR reading!

wetcoast · #5 08-31-2006, 02:20 PM

Make sure you clean your probe regularly - I noticed my ORP values go higher and higher without cleaning my probe. I found a wire brush and vinegar helped it out nicely. After the cleaning I noticed my ORP which was once 375 was now 279!

mr_alberta · #6 08-31-2006, 03:15 PM

Make sure to clean your probe once a month to ensure accuracy of it. Plus with your water volume, a 25mg/hr dose really isn't anything to be overly concerned about.

Quinster · #7 08-31-2006, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by daveatwinterpegca

Make sure you clean your probe regularly - I noticed my ORP values go higher and higher without cleaning my probe. I found a wire brush and vinegar helped it out nicely. After the cleaning I noticed my ORP which was once 375 was now 279!

I use a toothbrush...but ya same idea

Skimmerking · #8 08-31-2006, 08:54 PM

So Harvey how much should I be dialing in any ways my orp is kicking around 380- 390 now with 35MG /hr

mr_alberta · #9 09-01-2006, 12:14 AM

Set a value, wait a bit and look at your orp. See if those values are being maintained where you want them to be and adjust as neccessary if needed. Its basically like dialing in a calcium reactor.

Skimmerking · #10 09-01-2006, 06:54 PM

well Just an update the ozone has been staying steady at 385 where i have set it and for get it man its nice to have the controller to take care of all the pre setting and farting around.

life is good .now i need more corals