[ReefKeeper64]

Originally Posted by FirstContact

Yeah, I had to spread my purchases out, but I went with the BRS silica air dryer. Swap one cartridge out every week.

As far as effluent goes, ozone does break down pretty quick, but the carbon is also there for nasty byproducts that the ozone process creates. You have to have carbon for both water and air effluent. If you use the Geo reactor, the water and air both pass through the reactor.

Ozone isn't cheap to set up, but I only change 3 cups of carbon in the reactor once every 3-4 months. Also, my water is always crystal clear.

You also need an air pump and there aren't too many viable choices on the market. The air pumps tend to break down fast. Not sure how a vacuum air pump set up works with the electronic air dryers.

The good thing though is once you own the equipment it runs great, does it's job, and doesn't cost anything really to run.

This is really good info to know so thanks for the details.