Anyone using Dr. Sochting's Oxydator

[atoll]

So the size "A" should be good? Thanks

Yes, it's not so much the model of Oxydator but the % of peroxide used along with the number of catalysts. A smaller Oxydator like the mini using the same % of peroxide and number of catalysts will work similar. However the peroxide will last a lot shorter due to the fact it holds less peroxide. An Oxidator A with 9% and 2 catalysts will last about 10days before it will need refilling give or take a day or 2 either side. Temperature also plays a part in peroxide use.

 

[rkpetersen]

Where is a good place to buy a type A online in the US? They always seem to be out of stock.

 

[fishybizzness]

Ordered mine from the shrimp tank this morning and they shipped this afternoon.

 

[BurgerFish]

How many catalyst do I need for A Oxydator and 90g tank with 20g sump? And what peroxide should I use? 6-9-12%? And how much of it for how long?

 

[atoll]

How many catalyst do I need for A Oxydator and 90g tank with 20g sump? And what peroxide should I use? 6-9-12%? And how much of it for how long?

Start with 9% and 2 catalysts. The Oxydator A holds .25ltr if all OK then tey 12% peroxide and watch your tank closely for the first half hour or so just to be sure all is OK with that strength.

 

[Tristren]

Can you elaborate? What do you see that alerts you to check your oxydator?

Just my experience, more film algae on the glass in less time than normal alerts me to re fill mine.

Also If you leave it long enough the water becomes less clear or polished.

Yep, first thing is the glass. I would probably see the water being less clear but the messy glass gets in the way : )

Tony

 

[Tristren]

I found 34% peroxide. How to delute it to 12 or 6%?

Well if you dilute it 1 part peroxide (34%) - and 2 parts water/RODI - you will get 11.3333 percent (close enough to 12 in my book). If you take 1 part of the new 11.3333 percent solution and add 1 part water/RODI you will get about 6 percent

That's what I use, to get to ~12%.

Cheers, Tony

 

[Andy Macro]

Left the Sochting Oxidator overnight.
The water looks crisp and HD, still some tint muy much less.
pH went down to 8, instead of 8.4...
Corals don't seem sad, let's see when they wake up

 

[atoll]

Left the Sochting Oxidator overnight.
The water looks crisp and HD, still some tint muy much less.
pH went down to 8, instead of 8.4...
Corals don't seem sad, let's see when they wake up

Oxydators don't directly affect PH. However, it might be as a result of organics being oxidated producing acids. If so the PH should steadily rise back to around it was before introducing the Oxydator.

 

[Andy Macro]

Oxydators don't directly affect PH. However, it might be as a result of organics being oxidated producing acids. If so the PH should steadily rise back to around it was before introducing the Oxydator.

Interesting, I wished it was more long lasting to counteract photosynthesis.

 

[atoll]

Interesting, I wished it was more long lasting to counteract photosynthesis.

Can you elaborate?

 

[Andy Macro]

Can you elaborate?

My tank is macroalgae dominant and they have been consuming carbonate as a carbon source which they turn to CO2 and as a side product release -OH
I add carbonate to the tank to compensate this loss but eventually the pH rises so much it becomes a limiting factor. So to have a way to safely counteract the pH rise short of adding CO2 directly (which is delicate and expensive) would be great.

 

[atoll]

My tank is macroalgae dominant and they have been consuming carbonate as a carbon source which they turn to CO2 and as a side product release -OH
I add carbonate to the tank to compensate this loss but eventually the pH rises so much it becomes a limiting factor. So to have a way to safely counteract the pH rise short of adding CO2 directly (which is delicate and expensive) would be great.

My tank is macroalgae dominant and they have been consuming carbonate as a carbon source which they turn to CO2 and as a side product release -OH
I add carbonate to the tank to compensate this loss but eventually the pH rises so much it becomes a limiting factor. So to have a way to safely counteract the pH rise short of adding CO2 directly (which is delicate and expensive) would be great.

Right, I see. Well the Oxydator can't help there but then it wasn't designed to of course. Few people have a problem with PH rising too much.

 

[BurgerFish]

Does it provide all the same benefits that Ozone? Or just the water clarity?

 

[atoll]

Does it provide all the same benefits that Ozone? Or just the water clarity?

Consider an Oxydator as a simple safe alternative to an Ozoniser doing very similar things. Redox is raised along with the oxygen level. Compounds are oxidized in a similar way.

 

[BurgerFish]

Consider an Oxydator as a simple safe alternative to an Ozoniser doing very similar things. Redox is raised along with the oxygen level. Compounds are oxidized in a similar way.

It kills the parasites like ozone?

 

[atoll]

It kills the parasites like ozone?

Evidence suggests it has a negative affect on parasites like white spot similar to ozone.

 

[fishybizzness]

Good evening Atoll. Question, I'm currently waiting on a delivery of 12% peroxide. It is very difficult to get where I am in the Caribbean. My question is, are there any benefits with using the 3% which is very easy to get or would i just be wasting my time. I have a new size A on a 50 gallon aquarium. I apologize if this question has been asked already. Thanks for the help!

 

[coolblueatx]

Hi Atoll. I have been an oxydator mini in a 20g long and running 5% H2O2. I'm still haven't seen much improvement on my glass. It still get cover with algae daily. Do you recommend increasing the %? Do you think the Mini is too small?

I'm have an IM 20 peninsula and the back chamber is very small. Not sure if any other model will fit back there.

Love to get your feedback.

 

[atoll]

Good evening Atoll. Question, I'm currently waiting on a delivery of 12% peroxide. It is very difficult to get where I am in the Caribbean. My question is, are there any benefits with using the 3% which is very easy to get or would i just be wasting my time. I have a new size A on a 50 gallon aquarium. I apologize if this question has been asked already. Thanks for the help!

You can offset the low % of peroxide by negating it by using more catalysts. Try 4 catalysts or even 6 but try 4 first. You will see the peroxide get used up quicker which in turn means you are getting more oxygen into the water obviously.