The worlds 1st ultra compact low-voltage ozone generator for reducing algae & germs

Ozone has traditionally been a topic of hot debate among professional koi keepers. The fact is that ozone possesses
loads of highly valuable characteristics, it removes colourants from the water; it converts toxic nitrite into relatively
harmless nitrate; it removes bacteria, viruses and other pathogens; it kills green algae; and it raises the oxygen content of the water.
To date, however, ozone has been prohibitively expensive. Nor has its use been 100% safe. Conventional ozone generators produce ozone from the oxygen in the air. In order to do its job, the ozone then needs to be mixed with water, in a process that requires a huge amount of energy. Because some of the ozone goes to waste, the generator produces more ozone than is strictly required, to make sure that enough of it reacts with the water. As a result, too much ozone may end up in the pond water - a dangerous overdose for the fish living in the pond. In order to prevent this, a second unit needs to be installed alongside the ozone generator that is capable of breaking down the excess ozone. All in all, it's a process that is not just pretty complex, but extremely expensive to boot. Alternatively, ozone can be produced with the aid of UV lamps like a UVOX lamp. It does have the advantage, though, of being less dangerous than generator-based production, although it still involves producing ozone from air.

The AquaForte KOIZO³ Ozone Cell, on the other hand, produces ozone from water!
A process of electrolysis is used to break down water into its two component parts: oxygen and hydrogen. The Ozone Cell also
releases single oxygen atoms (i.e. O rather than O2 atoms) that instantly combine with oxygen molecules (O2) to form ozone (i.e. O3).
Ozone is a highly reactive substance and tries to revert straightaway to its original form, thus causing the extra oxygen atom te react
with an organic substance such as nitrite, a colourant, algae or a virus, which are then ‘incinerated’ by oxidation. The substance that
remains after this oxidation process is pure oxygen. The ozone leaves the Micro Ozone Cell in the form of tiny bubbles of gas. This is
the great advantage of a succesful waterbased reaction: the smaller the particles, the better.

Benefits of the KOIZO³ OZONE-CELL
• Slow development of an increased redox-potential – optimum levels of all water parameters are maintained through the continuous
presence of oxygen.
• Permanent micro-disinfection prevents a one-sided increase of e.g. pathogenic germs like Aeromonas salmonicidae, that have a
detrimental effect on the equal expansion of an aerobe environment.
• No immediate threat to fish from increased ozone input compared to an ozone generator with electrical discharge.
• Toxic reactions from overdose levels do not occur.
• No surplus ozone produced.
• No personal risks in enclosed filter areas, as tolerated levels are never achieved.
• Capacity can be adapted according to pond size by using multiple OZONE-CELLS.
• Maintenance, requires only the replacement of the cell cores.
• This method of ozone production does not require dried air which produces sulphuric acid in the electrode chamber that often causes the pH to drop into the acid range.
• Ozone produced by electrolysis is highly efficient and effective.

The Ozone Micro Cell is supplied with a Soft Water Module. This unit has to be filled with distilled/deionized water. The cell core is
fitted directly into the module so the cells are only in contact with pure water. The ozone produced leaves the module through a small stainless steel capillary pipe that holds an ozone hose. This ozone hose has a 3/8" fitting to connect with the pond pipe system to perform its oxidizing cycle. The only maintenance required is refilling the module with distilled water. The life-span of the ozone cells in this module is extended to at least one year! An additional benefit is the user can see the cell continuously at work by means of the rising ozone bubbles.

The Soft Water Module is supplied with a handy wall bracket for easy installation. The Ozone Micro Cell KOIZO³ 4 Cells is now
standard equipped with this module.