Ozone/uv

[reefnz]

Is it ok to use ozone or UV when using Triton method?

 

[phillrodrigo]

I would post in the Triton section on the sponsors section. They would be the best people to answer that question. I would think it's fine though

 

[phillrodrigo]

Triton

 

[reefnz]

Is this not the Triton section??

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

I can't see how their "method" limits the other husbandry methods you'd use.

 

[reefnz]

Does Ozone/Uv not effect any elements?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Since ozone raises ORP, it can impact the speciation of certain trace metals (e.g., manganese). It also alters the nature of the organics present. But I don't see how that impacts the use of the Triton method (at least as I understand it).

 

[reefnz]

Thanks, so pretty much the same as carbon & GFO , it removes certain elements as it is not selective.

 

[Triton US]

Randy summed it up quite nicely, as usual!

Really, other than adding another piece of equipment (and therefore, a bit more complexity to your system, in terms of hardware), there is nothing inherently wrong with using ozone in any system, IMHO. Ozone is a useful tool, if not abused (LOL)...the reality is, Triton's "method" relies on very conventional, long established, and very simple techniques for nutrient export (i.e.; use of a macro algae "refugium"-type sump, activated carbon, etc.), and really have not advocated additional equipment or techniques simply because the idea is to keep things simple.

-Scott F.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Thanks, so pretty much the same as carbon & GFO , it removes certain elements as it is not selective.

Well, ozone and UV don't really remove elements, they just alter some of them chemically, but they are typically still there.