Zeomix

[nashorn]

Just wondering why does Zeovit need to be replace in 6 week?
So the Zeovit removes the ammonia but doesn't it grow the anaerobic bacteria too?
Is it bad if I don't replace?

 

[StarF]

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,

Thanks for the answer, i have order zeomix, and i run a sps with with a big bioload (around 16 anthias, and 15 chromis) so there is a lot of food going into the system. I used to run the zeovit method 5 years ago. So how much flow is needed ? I plan to start with around 300ml of zeomix for around 650L of water, and increate it over time if needed.

 

[120reefer]

Thanks for the answer, i have order zeomix, and i run a sps with with a big bioload (around 16 anthias, and 15 chromis) so there is a lot of food going into the system. I used to run the zeovit method 5 years ago. So how much flow is needed ? I plan to start with around 300ml of zeomix for around 650L of water, and increate it over time if needed.

The recommended flow is 300-500 Ltrs/h [emoji4]


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[Moshik]

AF Salt using with Zeomix

AF Salt using with Zeomix

I'm planing to start my new SPS tank with AF method including Zeomix.
Which AF salt i need to use, reef salt or probiotic reef salt ?
Also, which bacteria, Bio S or Pro Bio S ?

Notice - I used to work in the past with KZ method and did not have much success

Thanks

 

[120reefer]

I answered your questions in your other post. [emoji4]


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[cflow]

Old thread but i have to put in my two cents. High flow through a reactor with zeoliths will kill corals over night. Corals need to adjust to the nutrients being taken from the water. Zeolites are very powerful ammonia removers. Zeovit recommends running the reactor 3 hours on and 3 hours off initially until the corals have adjusted. I would recommend using only a quarter of the needed dose and at a quarter of the flow rate until everything adjusts. Slow and easy with zeolites.