When you are starting a new tank there are always a lot of lists of different things. There is a definite need to have a list that includes things like a protein skimmer, lights, etc. Then there is a list…
Sander XT 2000 ozonizer with touchscreen display
The Sander XT 2000 is a hot rod ozone generating machine with loads of modern features to make it one of the best ozonizers in its class. Capable of generating up to 2,000 milligrams of Ozone per hour, the Sander…
Aquarium Technologies Borrowed from Other Industries
We marine aquarists use a variety of tools to help keep our tanks healthy by either changing or removing the waste products of the animals we keep. But did you know virtually all of the devices we use were originally…
Clearing the Air on Ozone: Part 3
In the first two parts of this series, we talked about how ozone can function as a powerful tool in keeping your reef aquarium water very clear, how it can boost your skimmer’s ability to remove waste from the water…
Clearing the Air on Ozone: Part 2
In the first installment of this series, we examined the confirmable uses of ozone gas in the home aquarium. We saw ozone having a positive effect on the nitrogen cycle and doing a great job creating ultra-clear water conditions by…
Clearing the Air on Ozone: Part 1
The use of ozone in home aquaria is far from a new idea. In fact, 20+ years ago, ozone was commonly used by both public aquaria and hobbyists alike. I experimented with the use of ozone on my classroom system…
Octopus Ozone generator cranks up to 250mg of O3
Ozone is a pretty useful tool in oxidizing dissolved organics in the aquarium and the new Octopus Ozone is one promising unit that cranks out up to 250mg an hour. The Octopus O3 generator uses room air and comes with a built in…
UltraZone Dual from Ultralife Reef Products is a combination UV sterilizer and ozone generator
The UltraZone DUAL is a combination Ozone generator and Ultraviolet sterilizer all in one. In case you weren’t aware, most Ozone (O3) generators work by generating UV light or a corona discharge – the energetic light splits O2 with the…
New ozone reactor from AVAST Marine
The new ozone reactor from Avast Marine appears to be very well built and comes with it’s own special bio-bale type media. Avast Marine is manufacturing its own media from Virgin HDPE, which has been designed for maximum dwell time…
Precision Marine debuts Ozone Reactor
Precision Marine is coming out with a new Ozone Reactor that can be used with a venturi or air-driven setup to mix the ozone with the inbound water. With skimmers becoming turbulent, high-turnover skimming monsters driving ozone through it doesn’t give a…