Zeomix

[Tokyoyankee]

I'd like to know how to properly use Zeomix. I'm currently running it in a TLF 550 fluidized reactor along with carbon and Phos minus, similarly to how Debora is. What is the role of zero mix actually. Thank you

 

[Aquaforest]

I'd like to know how to properly use Zeomix. I'm currently running it in a TLF 550 fluidized reactor along with carbon and Phos minus, similarly to how Debora is. What is the role of zero mix actually. Thank you

You can use Zeo Mix in the same reactor with Carbon and Phosphate Minus.
Offcourse, If You want - You Can keep all filter media separate.

Regards,
Aquaforest

 

[Tokyoyankee]

What is the role of the zeomix in the system?

 

[Aquaforest]

What is the role of the zeomix in the system?

Zeolites are a good medium for bacteria settle - absorb ammonia and inhibit contamination.

Regards,
Aquaforest

 

[gerar]

but liters per hour must pass through ?? zeolites should not complied similar indications ZEOvit system ???

 

[Aquaforest]

You Can use in RX or in ZeoReactor.
There is no need to shake zeolites.

 

[Tokyoyankee]

Is it possible to run the zeomix simply a mesh bag?

 

[Tweaked]

Is it possible to run the zeomix simply a mesh bag?

One of those not recommended but like with most medias of course it can be done. Your gonna want in a high flow area however to get the most contact time possible. Change every six weeks

 

[reefwiser]

Generally you want a slow flow thru Zeolites.

 

[drawman]

Not to hijack but I'm going to use Siporax media passively in my sump (without a reactor). In this case would the zeomix be redundant and not necessary?

 

[reefwiser]

zeolite is different from spiorax.

 

[Tokyoyankee]

I ask because I'm running it in a TLF reactor but it gets clogged up with bacteria buildup to the point where the outlets trickles

 

[ivanotas]

Just checking. Finding it puzzled.
on the container it says 500g per litre
on website it says 100-500 ml per 100 liters which is right?

 

[120reefer]

I would go with website use 100-500lm per 100 liters. Zeomix can strip the water very quickly of nutrients so my advice would be to start off on the lower end . You can always increase if you need to. [emoji4]


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[ivanotas]

Hi 120reefer,
Wat type of nutrients we are talking here?

 

[120reefer]

Hi 120reefer,
Wat type of nutrients we are talking here?

We are talking about Ammonia, phosphate, and nitrate.


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[ivanotas]

We are talking about Ammonia, phosphate, and nitrate.


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Hi 120reefer

THanks again.

 

[Piper27]

I ask because I'm running it in a TLF reactor but it gets clogged up with bacteria buildup to the point where the outlets trickles

This is why I shake my zeomix in a pump reactor. Shaking zeolites only benifit the tank and media imo, if I do not shake mine they get detritus covered and bacteria slime covered quickly and I would say that decreases it's usefulness.

 

[StarF]

I have considering trying to use this in my system. How is people experience with this in a sps system? is it worth while?

 

[plyle02]

I have considering trying to use this in my system. How is people experience with this in a sps system? is it worth while?

Yes,
Many have success running, but it will bring nutrients down quickly, and could harm your corals if you use too much or too high of flow rate. This media is excellent in systems that have large fish populations, as the zeolites help to reduce ammonia quickly, therefore removing these toxins before the cause harm to animals in the tank. Zeolites also are used to remove other toxins, they have been used for years in Aquatics, and some use as air fresheners as they remove pollutants from the air as well. I would consider them a means of ammonia removal, which expedites breakdown in the nitrification cycle, therefore the nutrients can fall quickly, especially nitrates. Phosphates may still need help, depending on your bioload, for this, some actually stack in one single reactor, ZeoMix(on bottom of up flow reactor), then place AF Carbon on top of that, then a thin sponge, then AF Phosphate Minus on top of that. The flow rate is determined by a gentle tumble of Phosphate Minus. The Zeo Mix does not need shaking, that is how this is possible. Change every 4-6 weeks depending on test results.
Cheers,