Ozone and run times... Trying to keep ORP numbers up

[SeptorsReef]

Thanks everyone for the responses! It's always awesome to have a place to come and talk to fellow hobbyists.

 

[MnFish1]

Thanks, that's a simple idea and one that' I'll start following as well.

I'm going to apologetically disagree - ORP measures are notoriously wrong - and influenced by multiple things. I would not dose ozone in my tank based thereon - though I did for a bit. I'm also going to point out that there are thousands of very very successful tanks that do not use ozone at all - and though I'm not pushing you one way or the other my experience - ditch the ORP, ditch the ozone..

 

[drbrivers]

Thanks everyone for the responses! It's always awesome to have a place to come and talk to fellow hobbyists.

I have run systems with and without ozone successfully in the past. So I don't think it is absolutely necessary for a successful system. If you do run it I applaud the fact you are using it carefully with good equipment to minimize any risk of overdosage. Best way. On thing you might want to try instead of running 24/7 is run it for 30-60 minutes a day and see how your system goes. I have seen some reports in the past if memory serves that showed ozone residuals would persist for about 24 hours . . .

 

[SeptorsReef]

I have run systems with and without ozone successfully in the past. So I don't think it is absolutely necessary for a successful system. If you do run it I applaud the fact you are using it carefully with good equipment to minimize any risk of overdosage. Best way. On thing you might want to try instead of running 24/7 is run it for 30-60 minutes a day and see how your system goes. I have seen some reports in the past if memory serves that showed ozone residuals would persist for about 24 hours . . .

Thanks. Yea, I'm going to keep it slow for now... slow and safe. I'm not having issues at the moment, so why should I try and create one right... I'll just let it do its thing for a while and let the tank mature.

 

[Viking_Reefing]

Just a point regarding being worried for your family: in over two decades I’ve never once heard about anyone being injured by hobby grade ozone generators. Not a single one. The gas itself is fairly heavy so if there is an issue most of it will end up at ground level. It’s also highly reactive so it’s not like mustard gas that will hang around for ages.

Side note: I’ve exposed myself to ozone multiple times by being stupid. Working in the sump room and somehow forgetting to plug the generator back in to the skimmer before turning the generator back on and stuff like that. Worst I’ve gotten is a cough that stoped immediately as I exited the room.

The main worry would be damage to lung tissue…well, I did a Cooper test a little while back and got an 11min 23sec result so I’d say that my lungs are working fairly well.

 

[Jimbo327]

I just run ozone for 1-2 hrs at night. It's just to clear up the water similar to carbon, break down organics. I don't think it is anything magical. Basically it is a tool to make water crystal clear and breaks down pollutants (vs. absorb with carbon). I don't run carbon if running ozone.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Just a point regarding being worried for your family: in over two decades I’ve never once heard about anyone being injured by hobby grade ozone generators. Not a single one. The gas itself is fairly heavy so if there is an issue most of it will end up at ground level. It’s also highly reactive so it’s not like mustard gas that will hang around for ages.

Side note: I’ve exposed myself to ozone multiple times by being stupid. Working in the sump room and somehow forgetting to plug the generator back in to the skimmer before turning the generator back on and stuff like that. Worst I’ve gotten is a cough that stoped immediately as I exited the room.

The main worry would be damage to lung tissue…well, I did a Cooper test a little while back and got an 11min 23sec result so I’d say that my lungs are working fairly well.

I haven't either, but I've also not "heard" of anyone getting cancer from any specific chemical, or a child losing IQ from lead, etc. That simply means it is hard to identify cases of problems from a specific source.

 

[djkms]

I have a 600 gallon and run my poseidon 1.5Hrs each night with the dial at 2. I run ozone instead of carbon and my water is crystal clear and the added bonus is my house nor the room the tank is never smell musty or fishy.

I strongly suggest against running ozone continuously. Not only is it not needed and unnecessary but it's also dangerous for your inhabitants. Plenty of tank wipe videos on YouTube from ozone and almost all them used it continuously. Less is more is especially true with ozone. YouTube videos from Tidal Gardens on Ozone. Lots of great information.

 

[Viking_Reefing]

I haven't either, but I've also not "heard" of anyone getting cancer from any specific chemical, or a child losing IQ from lead, etc. That simply means it is hard to identify cases of problems from a specific source.

Well, IQ loss from lead is fairly well documented as well as several carcinogenic compounds are identified and documented.

I rephrase my statement: there are no documented cases of people getting hurt do to ozone exposure in the reefing hobby nor are there any anecdotal cases.

The tank wipe out issue is an interesting one. I’m in Europe and we’ve, historically l, been more prone to run ozone on our tanks and in all my years (I think it’s almost 25) I’ve yet to encounter any first hand accounts of anyone having issues.
It’s certainly possible if you do something really stupid. Just like it’s possible to nuke your tank if you set up your doser so that the all can siphon.