Would Pohl's CV or Amino Acids HC.....

[reefplayer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7762653#post7762653 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by CeeGee
Then why keep using the system?

Not trying to be a smarty but I found that odd.

The system is great I haven't noticed a difference.

That is why i always asked, if no difference, why spend more and go into the system?

Amino Acid is needed sometimes, but most of our fish food already contains some. When we feed our fish food, pellets, etc, there are already some amino acid contents. Thats my own opinion.

 

[Horace]

I am somewhat in the same boat as My2....I started about 3-4 months ago and while I havent noticed a major change, I will continue on with it. The reason is, I want to be sure my system stays void of nutrients FOREVER. Nutrients WILL build in a system over time if a propper "system" is not used to keep them low permanently. My tank was in great shape up until the time I started Zeo, IMO because it was simply new and I was feeding a very small amount and had a very small bioload. My intention is to increase my bioload with more fish, feed more and I do not not want to have to worry about my nutrients going up. I have also been witness to some truely stunning tanks that use it and I am simply trying to emulate thier tanks...That simple. Am I dropping more money into may tank than needed??? Probably....am I happy? Yep! Thats all that counts!

 

[my2girls]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7762653#post7762653 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by CeeGee
Then why keep using the system?

Not trying to be a smarty but I found that odd.

The system is great I haven't noticed a difference.

I should have been more clear. Zeovit has reduced my phosphate to 0.00 on my Hanna meter. Nuisance algae is all but gone. SPS colors have not changed that much, but the tank is in better shape. Soon I will be trying Zeospur2 and B-balance to reduce zooxanthellae to make the corals "pop". IMO once in phase 2 or 3 is where the Zeovit method proves itself.

There are several ways to skin the cat. Pick one.

 

[sangraal]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7763969#post7763969 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by my2girls

There are several ways to skin the cat. Pick one.

True, but if they all give the same results dosen't is make more sense to pick the cheapest one?

 

[Eric Boerner]

Aside from understanding that corals should have color and they have polyps, does anyone understand why?

Why is a coral colored? Where does its color come from?
Why must a coral extend its polyps? What are those polyps for?
How does a coral resperate? How does a coral feed?

Figure that out first and come to your own hypothesis on what you're doing in your tank. Are you maintaining your corals for the fashion runway or are you making sure they are healthy corn fed hotties?

I could answer this one, but that wouldn't be any fun ...

 

[RichConley]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7751118#post7751118 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reefreef
amino acids do work. after a month your should notice better colour in corals.

SPS can not intake amino acids. They are broken down like any other nitrate source. You'd be just as well off feeding your fish heavier.

 

[Horace]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7764788#post7764788 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Eric Boerner
Aside from understanding that corals should have color and they have polyps, does anyone understand why?

Why is a coral colored? Where does its color come from?
Why must a coral extend its polyps? What are those polyps for?
How does a coral resperate? How does a coral feed?

Figure that out first and come to your own hypothesis on what you're doing in your tank. Are you maintaining your corals for the fashion runway or are you making sure they are healthy corn fed hotties?

I could answer this one, but that wouldn't be any fun ...

I would be interested to hear your opinions .

Here is how I would answer these questions w/ my limited knowlege:

Why is a coral colored? - To protect itself from UV

Where does its color come from? - Good question...I dont know

Why must a coral extend its polyps? - I would assume to feed/resparate and perhaps excrete waste?

What are those polyps for? - Read Above

How does a coral resperate? - Another good question, Im not 100% sure. My guess is polyps hae something to do with it...however perhaps they can absorb o2 through the flesh as well?

How does a coral feed? - For sure SPS feed mainly through photosynthesis, but I dont think its proven either way what if any filter-feeding they do.



Now I would be interested in seeing what you have to say on the subject

 

[Horace]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7765172#post7765172 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by RichConley
SPS can not intake amino acids. They are broken down like any other nitrate source. You'd be just as well off feeding your fish heavier.

You know I never really thought of it that way but there certainly isnt anyone dosing aminos to the oceans.....So in your opinion you just need to maintain an exceptable amount of nutrients eh?