ORP and Ozone

[Pescador]

You should check out this series of articles by R.H.Farley on the claims and real benefits of ozone.
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-03/rhf/index.php#21

Mostly I think it is the amazing difference in water clarity where the water seems to disappear.
Also possible reductions in problem algae and cyno, organic toxins, and pathogens.

[andresont]

Originally Posted by Pescador

My ORP stays at about 325-350 with 200mg running flat out with a 500mg air dryer and an ALS reactor. My controller is set at 350 with a 20-30 drift so it won't go above 375.
But my tank started out at a lower level than yours 200-225. Some tanks can have a higher ORP level without ozone so you will have to keep a closer eye on your controller not to raise it too much.
I would set it 25 above your baseline without ozone but not above 450 and monitor your water clarity from there.

My Orp is 165 !
but tank is on it's 3rd week of sycling.
Damn mantis ( i know now he is there) ate a single mushroom... poor bugger is so hungry ! If i could only catch the guy, small tank is waiting for him in the storage.

[vanreefer]

read the article in the first post.

Originally Posted by kwirky

i was wondering more the intial reason for maintaining ORP levels by injecting/reacting ozone in the water? What are the benefits of the higher ORP level?