Just an update: Going on 11 Days into the system now with the same dosing regimen with the addition of 4 drops SpongePower daily. Noticeable changes are increased PE especially during the day.
It seems as if there is no difference with PE now when comparing day or night. Colored tips appear bigger on two of my acro colonies. Went from. LPS seems unaffected with the exception of a pale frogspawn colony I adopted. It seems to be brighter but I don't really look at it much.
There is a lot less waste debris in my sump and my skimmer is producing almost twice as much skimmate. The downside is I'm noticing color changes just underneath the top layer of the sand bed the sand along the front of the tank.
Seems like it could be cyano but im not sure. As long as it doesn't surface it wont bother me. Phosphates are still undetectable but i need to consider getting a ultra low Hannah Phosphate checker. Thats all I can think of for now. David A. Crandall, M. Fatherree, M. Ken Feldman Jon E. Shimek, Ph. All times are GMT The time now is PM. TapaTalk Enabled. Use of this web site is subject to the terms and conditions described in the user agreement. My Experience with the Zeovit system. User Name.
Remember Me? Mark Forums Read. Page 1 of 4. Thread Tools. My Experience with the Zeovit system Being the person that I am, I always do tons of research before diving into any long term commitments. Find More Posts by danil. Visit scuzy's homepage! Find More Posts by bobdale. Find More Posts by tmantaylor Unfortunately, only you can answer this question. While the ZEOvit System offers a capable solution to establishing a healthy and balanced ecosystem, it may not be for everybody.
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Author: As a lifelong aquarist, Yuliya has an endless curiosity about our underwater universe. ZEObac - Microorganism Solution. ZEOstart7 - Bacteria Food. Final Thoughts. Think ZEOvit is just another tank supplement program? Well, think again! To effectively reduce nutrients, and tune parameters based on tank size and inhabitants, ZEOvit utilizes the following components: Zeolites Bacteria.
Specialized Food for Bacteria and Corals. Activated Carbon Filtration Element. ZEOvit Media Rocks. ZEOlite Reactor. Efficient and powerful skimming setup. Frequent water changes weekly. Appropriate water flow based on tank volume. Healthy biological activity, such as using live rocks. Stable water nutrient levels. Thoroughly clean ZEOvit rocks before placing in the reactor. Shake the media once or twice daily by pushing-and-pulling the PVC rod of the reactor up to 15 times.
This keeps the zeolite surface from developing a bacterial film on its surface, which hinders its effectiveness. Change ZEOvit media based on nutrient load. Keep water flow rates through the media around 50 to gph per liter of ZEOvit.
The first addition led to slightly reduced colors but adjusted itself fairly quickly. I was able to observe a constant color improvement after each addition. This gain in color seems to have established itself at its peak. ZEOspur 2 has to be dosed exactly as recommended. That means 1 ml per liters 26 gallons should be dosed all at once every 10 - 14 days. I would absolutely recommend not to over dose this supplement. It is also important to dose the entire amount at once. Reducing the amount and dosing the sum over two days will not work.
It takes a bit of experimenting in the beginning to figure out the correct dosing quantity for each individual tank. The recommendation is based on the total net volume of the tank including sump, etc. Potassium Iodide Concentrate. I have noticed that the addition of this supplement leads to improved blue colors in SPS. In contrast to PVP iodide or Lugol's Iodide solution, there is no tissue darkening as long as the amount is appropriate.
Another positive effect can be seen in Xenia, with better growth and faster pulsing frequency. Iron Concentrate. The addition of iron primarily affects the green color formation. This element has to be treated with some caution.
Iron is known to promote the growth of algae as well. You can see the same result in the density of zooxanthellae in coral tissue. Darkening of tissue suggests that too much iron is being added. Amino Acid Concentrate. My observations have shown that the availability of different amino acids primarily aids in growth, as well as coloring of red and pink SPS.
I have also noticed better polyp expansion. Too much addition will lead to darkening coral tissue. The manufacturer states that this concentrate serves as a food source for certain bacteria cultures responsible for breakdown of nitrate and phosphate. Within just a few days of first introducing this solution, I noticed that SPS tissue started to become lighter. This condition was maintained with the addition of this concentrate.
Colors in SPS corals became more intense. The addition also seemed to have a positive effect in the yellow colored Acroporas. I attribute this to reduced phosphate and nitrate levels, which leads to reduced density of zooxanthellae. It is unclear if SPS corals utilize any elements of this supplement. Furthermore, as mentioned earlier, I also add infrequently bacteria food, which contains other elements, such as vitamins.
In my own observations, this also has shown positive effects on coral colors. I hope I was able to convey a certain sense for each of the individual elements. The difference between positive and negative effects is very narrow and is up to the user to adjust the amounts based on their own observations for their own system. Sometimes the mistake is made that elements are added if colors get lighter. Many times the opposite would be the correct measure to optimize colors.
I do not add strontium to my system, since I have not been able to see any advantages. If strontium is available, this element will be used in SPS corals to build its skeleton just like calcium. High amounts of strontium can lead to less stable and, therefore, more brittle skeletons. Parallel to a low nutrient environment, you will also have to adjust calcium Ca , magnesium Mg and carbonate hardness KH to natural levels. The following concentrations have shown to work for me:.
Ca — mg Mg — mg KH 7 — 8 Salinity 33 — 34 ppt Higher concentrations show no advantage. Neither growth nor coloring in SPS corals can be positively affected. However, if any of the mentioned parameters deviates too far, the result can quickly become negative in the established environment. If you compare these concentrations with the average values of reefs in nature, you will notice that conditions are very similar.
I have also observed that these values have to remain as stable as possible in this low nutrient environment. If corals show tissue recession, many times the reason can be found in the above-mentioned parameters. After bringing levels back to normal, tissue loss usually stops within a few days. In summary, it is important to reach a balanced state in the above-mentioned parameters.
If one of the parameters fluctuates too much, it will have a noticeable negative affect on the SPS coral. The best control parameter next to available water tests is the ability of the observer to notice changes. Many times it is a test error or the result of expired or inappropriately-stored test kits. If I notice that one of the parameters is noticeably off, I test the result again,usually with a new test kit- before I start any measures.
If the original test result proves to be correct, I slowly implement the appropriate steps to account for the deviation during the next few days. Special care must be taken with the reading of your salinity. I was able to use three different test methods specific gravity meter, refractometer and conductivity meter for 5 individual tests.
I noticed significant deviations. The test results varied from 1. Starting at a salinity of 1. If unfamiliar with the method, check out our article called 'A reef tank full of colour'.
The combination of very low nutrients and tiny amounts of additives have stripped away the brown coloration from the tissues and heightened the coral colours underneath. For some reef keepers those aquascapes represent the ultimate experience. Not all like it though and some feel the corals look bleached and the effects are un-natural, even resembling a dark art. The Zeovit method can be gradually introduced to existing reef tanks, although many, including me, started from scratch with a newly set-up tank — the reason being that a long-term reef tank may have nutrients pooled in its rocks, sand and decoration which, via gradual leaching over the passage of time, could skew the desired results.
Those components make up the basis of the whole nutrient reduction system.
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