Zeovit users

christyf5 · #1 08-24-2008, 05:38 PM

Anyone know/heard if the Ultralith zeolite rocks and the Zeovit zeolite rocks are essentially the same or vastly different. I realize its probly a closely guarded secret but I thought I'd just check

albert_dao · #2 08-24-2008, 06:01 PM

Zeovit zeolites have a larger variance in grain size from rock to rock. FM zeolites are a bit more uniform in shape and size.

HTH

surgeonfish · #3 08-24-2008, 07:39 PM

Is there a difference in price?
Has anyone used Ultralith zeolite rocks with their Zeovit system?

christyf5 · #4 08-24-2008, 07:53 PM

I think both rocks are pretty cheap, I was also wondering if anyone had used the ultralith rocks with a zeo system, seems a waste as I have almost 2 liters of them left and was thinking about switching to zeo.

Tom R · #5 08-24-2008, 09:38 PM

Hi Christy

My understanding is there is a difference. I have no proof of this, it may be just what they want us to believe. My understanding is that there are a number of different ultralith rocks out there and many have different properties.

Tom R

Jason McK · #6 08-24-2008, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom R

Hi Christy

My understanding is there is a difference. I have no proof of this, it may be just what they want us to believe. My understanding is that there are a number of different ultralith rocks out there and many have different properties.

Tom R

I heard the same thing. I believe there was a thread on Zeovit.com about it. But honestly it could just be hype.

J

Chowder · #7 08-24-2008, 11:03 PM

I asked the same thing on RC a while back.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...ra+lithe+rocks

kwirky · #8 08-25-2008, 02:47 AM

I think the big difference is average surface area. I believe smaller zeolytes have a larger surface area making contact with the water. It's like having more zeorocks maybe? I think a better questions is what role does rock size play in all this? Because I think they're the same damned rocks only size makes a difference. Ammonia rocks have been around forever, it's just the organic carbon dosing companies that figured out what else they can be used for.

christyf5 · #9 08-25-2008, 02:55 AM

I figured as much, I just didn't want to "waste" (ie sit around and collect dust) the FM zeolites that I have here. I've added a couple zeo products to my ultralith setup (coral vitalizer and coral snow) and I must say they've done more for my tank in the first week or two than the previous 5 months of ultralith so I was looking to maybe get into the full zeo line.

Tom R · #10 08-25-2008, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christyf5

I've added a couple zeo products to my ultralith setup (coral vitalizer and coral snow) and I must say they've done more for my tank in the first week or two than the previous 5 months of ultralith so I was looking to maybe get into the full zeo line.

Hi Christy

I have been using both of those products with the same response. I love the results of Coral Snow, it makes my water glisten. I use 8 ml once a week.

Tom R