ZEO leap

niloc16 · #1 12-17-2008, 12:33 AM

well today i was at aquatic addictions and checked out the sales on the zeo systems. i finally took the plunge. i have studied this system for the past 2 years and hummed and hawed up it the whole time. i think this might be the step for me to take to get my tank back to where it was. i have a large bioload in my system so a nutrient export is what i need. i have a 3 ltr reactor that actually fit with lots of room in my sump. i have the zeolite soaking right now. i started dosing tonight. here is my regiment that i am take now. if you have suggestions about it PLEASE let me know because i am brand new at it.

i'm dosing 12 drops each of:
potassium iodide fluoride
sponge power
amino acid
sylo-pocci glow
coral vitalizer

and 12mls each of
pohls b balance
pohls xtra
coral snow

i have not started the zeobak yet because like i say i have the zeolites soaking right now.

i'm going to try and keep an updated thread as to how this works out. i'm hoping for the best

globaldesigns · #2 12-17-2008, 03:27 AM

Welcome to ZeoLand, you will love the results...

I would also recommend the following:

- of course zeoBak, like you said
- ZeoFood7, this is done twice a week with the zeoBak
- ZeoStart, done daily (2ml per 250 gallons) and helps enhances the zeosystem
- ZeoSpur2, done every 7-10 days

otherwise you have everything else I use. I don't use sponge power, but that is because I don't have any sponges that I care about.

I am running a 1.5L reactor for my 175gallon DT and 105 gallon refugium, I didn't need the 3L, as it wouldn't fit, but the 1.5L is working well

I find that what is very important is a good skimmer. I was having problems with some algae that just couldn't kill. I put in a EuroReef rs180 skimmer and it performed magic. I must say the EuroReef is the King and now algae is under control, or should I say almost, some dead stuff hanging around for the Tangs to eat.

I also run a Deltec 509 fluidizer with carbon that then is fed into a 2 little fishies fluidizer (also with carbon), for a double treatment. I find this also works very well with the Zeovit, as it is recommended that carbon is run 24/7

I hope this helps, have fun.... Zeovit isn't cheap, but I can say the results are nice.

niloc16 · #3 12-17-2008, 03:36 AM

thanks for the response. im' going to use zeostart and zeobak once i put the media in. these two are added to the reactor arent they? i was under the impression that if i run the coral vitalizer that the zeofood7 is not needed.

dkcrx · #4 12-17-2008, 03:55 AM

well I'm about 1 week in just useing addatives, don't have my 4L reactor installed yet, but am seeing some positive results. reactor will be up befor newyears. Collin you should come by some time.

niloc16 · #5 12-17-2008, 04:12 AM

definitly, i'd love to check it out. tell me where and when bud

niloc16 · #6 12-17-2008, 04:12 AM

im' just hoping my dosing regime is ok right now

albert_dao · #7 12-17-2008, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by niloc16

thanks for the response. im' going to use zeostart and zeobak once i put the media in. these two are added to the reactor arent they? i was under the impression that if i run the coral vitalizer that the zeofood7 is not needed.

You can drop Food7 in lieu of AA`s, but won`t need either if you have any significant algae issues.

Johnny Reefer · #8 12-17-2008, 04:26 AM

I'm dosing ZeoFood7 and Coral Vitalizer (among other supplements). This was recommended by my LFS and Zeovit.com

Just a little blurb....not meant as a hijack. Started Zeovit about 5 weeks ago. Why? NO3 and PO4 high. Wishful thinking had me hoping my dosing regime would do the trick. Not that easy. Started daily 20% water changes 4 days ago. Using the Reefer's Best salt. NO3 and PO4 are still not there yet, but are coming down...but the water clarity now is unbelievable. Colours have improved too, but I'm wondering if this is partly due to the amazing water clarity. Time will tell if weekly water changes (and continued dosing) will sustain things. So far, I'm impressed.

Check out Zeovit.com, if you haven't already. There is a message board there.

Cheers,

niloc16 · #9 12-17-2008, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by albert_dao

You can drop Food7 in lieu of AA`s, but won`t need either if you have any significant algae issues.

sorry albert im' a bit confused. i'm not using food7 but i am using aa's. should i stop using coral vitalizer then?

Haloreef · #10 12-17-2008, 04:29 PM

Hey Colin! I guess now that you took the plunge I will have to too. This keeping up with the "Jones's" is going to get me divorced. I guess I will just move into your house, we can combine our tanks. Keep us updated on the progress. Take lots of before and after shots!
PS. how is the blasto doing?
Keith.