ZEOvit

[Horace]

Amino Acid High Concentrate

 

[Travis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6907207#post6907207 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Big E
Travis,

I think K-balance is now considered a necessary basic also. I don't see that on your list.

You are correct, but it depends on what type of salt you are using. I am using Seachem, which has adequate potassium levels so it isn't a "necessity" for me.

 

[MSHUR]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6912158#post6912158 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Travis
You are correct, but it depends on what type of salt you are using. I am using Seachem, which has adequate potassium levels so it isn't a "necessity" for me.

u right about it.i am using seachem salt and i need only 2-3 ml per week... based on 150g total water value.
unfortunatly, we canot test it in salt water amout of k+..((

mike

 

[Horace]

I have heard great things about the Seachem salt as well. I am strongly considering converting. Right now I am using good ole IO...or should I say bad ole? LOL

 

[reefman77]

also wondering how long the each part of the system will last. my water volume will be about 120gallons

 

[ahman]

Do you have to use the Zeolites and the reactor if you already have low nutrients? How about just dosing the additives for the color like you would any other amino acid or anything similar.

 

[Horace]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6917937#post6917937 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ahman
Do you have to use the Zeolites and the reactor if you already have low nutrients? How about just dosing the additives for the color like you would any other amino acid or anything similar.

They will tell you that you wont get the maximum benefit of the other additives w/out the whole system but Im not really sure how much differnce it would make. The zeo system claims to "feed" your corals by pumping the zeolites as well so its not 100% a matter of low nutrients. That being said, I have decided to try the AAHC and CV for a period of about 5-6 weeks to see if it makes any difference in my tank. If it does I will likely continue using it. I may eventually even go with the full system.

 

[MiddletonMark]

There were a couple threads about those products when they first came out. I don't recall any sustained before/after pics on any of the threads, though.

I'm hoping Travis can help us out there in the future

 

[F35-Joint Strike Fighter]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6918030#post6918030 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Horace
They will tell you that you wont get the maximum benefit of the other additives w/out the whole system but Im not really sure how much differnce it would make. The zeo system claims to "feed" your corals by pumping the zeolites as well so its not 100% a matter of low nutrients. That being said, I have decided to try the AAHC and CV for a period of about 5-6 weeks to see if it makes any difference in my tank. If it does I will likely continue using it. I may eventually even go with the full system.

Check this thread out: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=786191

he's doing his homework now.

 

[TryTheChi]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6918048#post6918048 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MiddletonMark
There were a couple threads about those products when they first came out. I don't recall any sustained before/after pics on any of the threads, though.

I'm hoping Travis can help us out there in the future

Here are some before after pics:

A la Iwan method - I use prodibio rather than zeo basic 4 for nutrient reduction plus cv and AAHC and a smidgin of K ballance ( have changed over to Sea chem salt and am getting contra indication of browning on a purple monti digita - but not on purple plating montis)

The first pic was taken at the point on prodi being first dosed.
Four weeks later I started zeo CV and at week 7 started AHHC. Second pic is week nine.

I used to put a little zeo start 2 in but get the contra indications of brown film on the glass and tunzes - so I'll leave that out for a while.

I agree with the view that there are many ways to skin a cat - but so far am v pleased with what these are doing for the reef.

Note the absense of green algae on the upper left LR. No additional clean up crew were added during this period.

cheers

SImon

 

[fkadir]

Just some random pics from my average ZEOvit tank.
Please excuse the lousy photography

 

[dphins]

Where's the full tank shot?

 

[ahman]

let's see some full tank pics not just teasers

 

[clkwrk]

Pics from your average well maintained non zeo tank.

 

[Marc Daniels]

I have been running zeo on my 300g since November. Yes it does get expensive when you start adding the stuff beyond the basic four or five.

I have seen improved color, and growth...but I can't say it's because of the zeo or my improved husbandry and stable chemical levels. The thing that bothers me about zeo is that there is absolutely no controlled testing to show that it is of any benefit. It's like my adding ten new things to my tank and claiming that the improvements were caused by numbers 2, 6, & 9. How do I know that? I don't?

I have seen a lot of very, very stunning zeo tanks, but I have also seen a lot of very stunning non-zeo tanks. The thing is...there is scientific data supporting why the non-zeo tanks looks so good. When you look at these stunning non-zeo tanks, you find that almost all of the stunning zeo tanks utilize the same husbandry and high level of maintenance as the non-zeo tanks. The only difference in most cases is the zeo.

I agree with Eric, it's not as important what system you are using, but rather that you are using that system at the highest level possible.

 

[reefman77]

very nice tanks fkadir and clkwrk. just wondering what your fish bioload is. my tank is going to have alot af fish and I want to know if that will effect the system.

If anyone else has pictures, zeo tank or not, id like to see them

 

[fkadir]

Reefman, thanks for the compliment. The following is the current fish-list.

10 Blue-Green Chromises
6 Blue-Eye Anthias
1 Sailfin Tang
1 Yellow-Eye Kole Tang
1 Chevron Tang
1 Blue Tang
1 Brazilian Gramma
1 Scooter Blenny
1 6-line Wrasse
2 True Percula Clowns
1 Fox Face
1 Regal Angel

 

[clkwrk]

Thanks Reefman! I have a 6 inch powder blue tang, 2 5" bicolor anthias, 2 pajama cardinals and 3 lubbucks wrasses.

 

[jsweir]

fkadir and clkwrk how long have you been using the Zeo system and what parts are you using?

 

[clkwrk]

I'm not