no im not talking about redBOX...LOL
Something interesting i have been reading about. Why dont we hear more about it? Why dont we care???
i have added a UV on my tank 5 days ago... My rays are acting better, seem to eat more, more active, etc since adding a sterilizer. Is this due to redox? Am i having wishful thinking? is the UV cutting down on bacteria, or possibly parasites?
All this is so confusing to me, so please shed some light for us that dont know......
Pulled the below off a website
http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/Redox_Potential.html
Although not a well known process among many aquarists (with still much misunderstanding of both sides of the equation by even advanced aquarium keepers); the implications of Redox for a healthy aquarium are quite far reaching, and thus important for any aquarist considering moving from basic aquarium (or pond) keeping to advanced to understand.
As well even the average aquarist should consider this water parameter when all other parameters check out, yet fish continue to be susceptible to disease this may be an important parameter to consider (as growing research in human disease resistance, and even plant growth also shows, yet the aquarium keeping community still seems to be in the dark ages as per this research)
Redox, also known as Redox Potential, oxidation potential, & ORP (oxidation reduction potential) describes the ability for the loss of an electron by a molecule, atom or ion to the gain of an electron by another molecule, atom or ion. Without this ability to gain electrons many minerals cannot be absorbed and properly assimilated. So it is very important to keep a healthy Redox Balance via proper dissolved oxygen levels, UV Sterilization, and proper positively charged mineral levels (such as Calcium and Magnesium).
(Please click on the picture above/right to enlarge for a better view)
As another note to think about as you read this article is Redox Balance, as many in the past have stated exact numbers such as +300 mV being the so-called "best" Redox reading for a marine aquarium. This is incorrect in so much this may be a good Redox Reading to obtain (for oxidation) when high organics and decomposition is lowering water quality, HOWEVER for a new or established aquarium that is properly functioning this is not a number you should be "shooting" for correct Redox balance
Something interesting i have been reading about. Why dont we hear more about it? Why dont we care???
i have added a UV on my tank 5 days ago... My rays are acting better, seem to eat more, more active, etc since adding a sterilizer. Is this due to redox? Am i having wishful thinking? is the UV cutting down on bacteria, or possibly parasites?
All this is so confusing to me, so please shed some light for us that dont know......
Pulled the below off a website
http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/Redox_Potential.html
Although not a well known process among many aquarists (with still much misunderstanding of both sides of the equation by even advanced aquarium keepers); the implications of Redox for a healthy aquarium are quite far reaching, and thus important for any aquarist considering moving from basic aquarium (or pond) keeping to advanced to understand.
As well even the average aquarist should consider this water parameter when all other parameters check out, yet fish continue to be susceptible to disease this may be an important parameter to consider (as growing research in human disease resistance, and even plant growth also shows, yet the aquarium keeping community still seems to be in the dark ages as per this research)
Redox, also known as Redox Potential, oxidation potential, & ORP (oxidation reduction potential) describes the ability for the loss of an electron by a molecule, atom or ion to the gain of an electron by another molecule, atom or ion. Without this ability to gain electrons many minerals cannot be absorbed and properly assimilated. So it is very important to keep a healthy Redox Balance via proper dissolved oxygen levels, UV Sterilization, and proper positively charged mineral levels (such as Calcium and Magnesium).
(Please click on the picture above/right to enlarge for a better view)
As another note to think about as you read this article is Redox Balance, as many in the past have stated exact numbers such as +300 mV being the so-called "best" Redox reading for a marine aquarium. This is incorrect in so much this may be a good Redox Reading to obtain (for oxidation) when high organics and decomposition is lowering water quality, HOWEVER for a new or established aquarium that is properly functioning this is not a number you should be "shooting" for correct Redox balance
