Read About Ozone Equipment

Ozone equipment can improve the water quality of your tank or small pond by reducing harmful waste materials. Here's everything you need to know about this product.

Ozone equipment - What are they?

1. Description:

   Ozone equipment produces ozone in aquariums to assist in the breakdown of waste materials.

2. Who Needs These?

   Anyone with an aquarium may be interested in ozone equipment.

3. Why Do You Need These?

   Ozone helps kills harmful bacteria and breaks down ammonia and other waste products in the water, to provide a safer environment for your fish.

4. Types:

   Most ozone equipment uses high voltage or high frequency waves to create ozone.

5. Benefits:

   Ammonia and bacteria can build up in your aquarium and harm your fish. Ozone equipment helps eliminate this risk by killing the bacteria and breaking down the ammonia and other waste products that can be harmful to your tank.

6. Uses:

   Ozone equipment can be used in almost any aquarium. Some ozone equipment is also designed for use in larger areas, such as koi ponds. Check the manufacturer's recommendations regarding capacity and indoor/outdoor use before using ozone equipment in a pond.

Ozone equipment - Tips

1. Varieties:

   Ozone equipment uses either voltage or frequency to create the ozone that is introduced into the aquarium.

2. Quality Choices:

   Ozone equipment is available from a variety of manufacturers. Make sure the ozone equipment you purchase has the appropriate capacity for your situation.

3. Where to Use:

   Ozone equipment is used in aquariums and small ponds.

Ozone equipment - Concerns

1. Safety Issues:

   As with any electrical appliance, take care with your fluorescent lighting around water. Although ozone equipment is specifically designed for use around water, care should still be used.

2. Behavioral Issues:

   There are no behavioral issues associated with ozone equipment.

3. Convenience:

   Most ozone equipment is self-contained and requires no maintenance. Hooking up ozone equipment is generally a simple process and instructions should be included with the ozonizer you purchase.

Ozone equipment - How to Choose

1. What to Look For:

   Look for ozone equipment that is intended for your specific application (some equipment is large enough to use for koi ponds, for example, other equipment is only intended for aquarium use).

2. Expense:

   Ozone equipment generally costs a few hundred dollars, depending on the size of tank and complexity of the ozone equipment.

3. Other Items You Might Need:

   You will want to have a method for testing water levels, particularly to ensure you are keeping the ammonia and pH at appropriate levels.