ZeoBac is a localized bacteria strain used with the Zeolites, whereas NP BioPellets are bacteria that live within the tank itself. The benefit of the Pellets is that you don't have the negative effect of sludge build-up in your plumbing and potential covering your tank, as you can have with Vodka, Sugar or other Carbon Dosing Methods.
I personally was running Pellets and the Zeolites, but with some of my problems I have been having, I have removed the Zeolites and ceased dosing of Zeobac. I haven't seen anything negative happen because of not using it anymore, in fact I am now seeing coral growth recently. Can't say it was from removing things, just outlining what I have done.
Personally if you are running Pellets, I wouldn't use ZeoBac or zeolites with it. And using Zeobac without the Zeolites, I don't recommend either.
You may want to go to the Zeo website and talk with some of the guru's there.
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Setup: 180G DT, 105G Refuge (approx. 300lbs LR, 150lbs Aragonite)
Hardware: Super Reef Octopus SSS-3000, Tunze ATO, Mag 18 return, 2x MP40W, 2X Koralia 4's Wavemaker
Lighting: 5ft Hamilton Belize Sun (2x250W MH, 2X80W T5HO)
Type of Aquarium: mixed reef (SPS & LPS) with fish
Dosing: Mg, Ca, Alk
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