Over-simplifying DIY Ozone Reactor?

[jnc914]

So I decided to try and build a system to support ozone use in my current FOWLR. I studied the designs of the new reactors that have been introduced to the market and they all seem overly complicated. So I wanted to run my intended plan to run ozone through two left over reactors I have. I need some feedback and want to know if my intended design is over simplifying the process.

First I bought the newer venturi version of the Mag 5. I intend on feeding my Ozonizer, on a controller, through the pump's venturi into the first MRC reactor filled with either bio-balls or the shredded pvc bio-bale. Then the ozonized water will feed into a second GEO reactor filled with carbon. The carbon reactor will then feed directly into my skimmer. I also intend on putting carbon on top of the skimmer in order to catch any left over ozone.

So will this system be adequate?

 

[alexander_ktn]

Will the air from the reactor go into the skimmer together with the water? If so you should be fine. Carbon size might make a difference, depending on how much flow you'll have through the reactor.

I'm using ozone (low, constant dose) directly in my skimmers (even in one in-tank skimmer...) and haven't had any problems so far.

Will you use an ORP controller? EDIT: you already stated that... sorry...

 

[Phinnay]

We use elaborate / expensive ozone contact chambers such as "big long piece of PVC and a venturi" or, "chemtainer full of bioballs and a venturi" at work for the mammals and the fish.

As long as your end result achieves maximum contact time between the water and the ozone you'll be fine. Small, fine bubbles counter current to your flow should be more than enough.

The new stuff on the market looks cool and has a pricetag to match...

 

[jnc914]

Thanks for the feedback.

 

[Humu Humu]

Jason, I was planning on doing the exact same thing with a BRS dual reactor. The only problem I had was feeding the O3 into the maxi jet (which supplies water to the reactor) pump venturi. There was enough back pressure from the dual reactor to force water out of the venture inlet, not draw it in. I would need a strong air pump to counter the back pressure. So for now, the O3 just goes into one of the air intakes of my skimmer. Works just fine that way too.