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Old 11-07-2009, 12:01 AM
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I have started to look into introducing the ZEOvit system into my reef. I have a couple of things that i am not 100% sure on and was hoping someone could help.
Does ZEOvit replace my bio-filtration?
Is skimming required or required at the same intensity?
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Old 11-07-2009, 12:38 AM
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as far as I can figure zeo feeds your bio filter to make it work better
and you absolutly need to skim
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Old 11-07-2009, 01:29 AM
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Yup Zeovit helps feed and increase your biological filtration so it works better and harder.

Definatly need to skim.
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Old 11-07-2009, 01:52 AM
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with the base 4, (start, bak, food, and C.V) these all work to reduce your nutrients to near zero.

I have tried running just the zeo system with no live rock, and only a small sandbed. it worked fine, but with the addition of live rock, the system was much easier to care for.

skimming is a must
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Old 11-07-2009, 01:55 AM
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cant some of the 4 cause algae blooms?
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Old 11-07-2009, 01:58 AM
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yes, all of the zeo products can cause out breaks. but this is usually when overdosed. less is more with the zeo system.
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Old 11-07-2009, 03:21 AM
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I just got my Zeofilter package today from J&L
so it will be interesting to see how well it does !
dont know why most zeo additives all smell like vinegar ! hmmm
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