To ozonate or not to ozonate?

lgordon · 05-07-2002, 05:12 PM

We are thinking of investing in a good water filter as well- thanks for all of the other posts on Ro/DI units. Very helpful!
The Sparkletts water we get delivered is Ro/Di and also Ozonated. ($2.25/ 5 gal; a good price for a big facility, but still about 100.00/ month for ALL our animals- not just fish)
Im guessing an RO/DI unit would save us money, even with upkeep. However, Even if I do the filtering myself, Im sure I will not be able to do ozonate the water. Especially not for all of the amphibians, and such.
How important is ozonating? Would I be getting a lesser quality water just to save a few bucks?

Spanky · 05-07-2002, 05:16 PM

Igordon,

it's not going to matter that much as long as you keep your filters up to date.

You're not talking dart frogs are you??

Jerel

lgordon · 05-07-2002, 05:22 PM

No- all our animals are rescues from the annoying herp trade. No one gives up darts .

Although the Ft. Wayne Zoo keeps trying to give their surplus to us!

Spanky · 05-07-2002, 05:27 PM

Whew, just checking cause if it was, all bets are off.

One of our neighbors is CB Distributors, the dart frog people. I know Clifford goes through great pains with their water.

BTW we use UV when we need to sterilize our water, it doesn't give me a headache.