Biopellet reactor effluent into BK skimmer ozone port?

[rocknut]

So I just ordered a recirculating biopellet reactor that uses 1/4" lines to feed the reactor, and for the effluent. I'm wondering if it makes sense to run the effluent line, and using some sort of barbed fitting, and some flexible vinyl tubing, run this directly to the ozone port on the side of the Red Dragon feed pump for my Supermarin 200? First off, I am assuming that the smaller nipple right next to the air line on the pump is in fact for ozone? Also, any downside to doing it this way? Seems like a good way to ensure that the bacteria rich effluent from the biopellets makes it directly into the skimmer? Thanks in advance!
Rocky

 

[Jeremy B.]

You could do it, but I would be afraid of pressurizing that nozzle. I'm not exactly sure how force feeding water through that port will effect operation of the venturi. I'm guessing it will most likely reduce the natural air draw of the pump. On top of that the ozone port is so small that I don't think you'd be able to get much water through it.

I think the better option would be to dump your outlet of the pellet reactor right in front of the suction of the Red Dragon pump itself.

 

[rocknut]

Yeah, I wondered if I wasn't getting a little too fancy. That sounds great. Appreciate it Jeremy.
Rocky

 

[Jeremy B.]

No prob!