ZEOvit, thats the question

[Jason McK]

Originally Posted by FlamesFan

At first I would dose half the recommended dosing and over a period of 2-3 weeks work your way up to the full dosing amounts. Also, I would wait to use spur2 until your tank has adjusted to the ZEO system.

I'm sorry but I do not agree with this. When first starting Zeovit it is very important to get the bacteria established. Follow the ZeoGuide based on your tank and dose are recommended. Then over time you can cut back.

Start with
ZeoLith
ZeoBac
ZeoFood7
ZeoStart2

Use those only for at least the first 2 rock changes. Then you could begin adding other Zeo components. Most popular are Amino Acid, Coral Vitalizer, Coral Snow, and Sponge power

J

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Originally Posted by digital-audiophile

I buy the dry calcium from a LFS and mix the ca with RODI in a 1L pop bottle to keep on hand ready.

I also keep a bottle of baked baking soda mixed with RODI in a 1L pop bottle incase I need to play with my KH/PH but typically it stays level at 7dkh and my PH hovers between 7.8 and 8.1 from morning to night.

I also keep a box of epsom Salts on hand incase I need a bump of mg but I find RBS salt keeps the params pretty stable with the weekly water changes.

Can I ask what brand of Epsom salts you use?

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Originally Posted by Jason McK

I'm sorry but I do not agree with this. When first starting Zeovit it is very important to get the bacteria established. Follow the ZeoGuide based on your tank and dose are recommended. Then over time you can cut back.

Start with
ZeoLith
ZeoBac
ZeoFood7
ZeoStart2

Use those only for at least the first 2 rock changes. Then you could begin adding other Zeo components. Most popular are Amino Acid, Coral Vitalizer, Coral Snow, and Sponge power

J

Hey Jason, you know more than me about ZEO but from my experiences so far, I would recommend Coral Snow from the beginning. With my first set up of ZEO, I did not use it and got cyano pretty bad. This time I did use it as advised and do not have any cyano. I don't for sure if its the coral snow that has kept the ZEO away but I kind of think it must be.

[my2rotties]

I betcha the horse is cheaper...

Originally Posted by Madreefer

Hey good work dude. I don't even want to know how much it costs to run my setup and yours is much bigger. I sure don't need my wife knowing either. We have an understanding I guess..... I don't know how much her horse costs per month. Damn hayburners .

[FlamesFan]

Originally Posted by don.ald

great thread. what type of carbon, brand name, and what brand of salt does everyon run with their zeovit system?
thanks

I run a LFS home brand carbon. For salt I have been using Seachem. It is very high in potassium so it saves on the dosing cost of the K-Balance product from ZEO. I do a 5% water change weekly and it keeps my potassium right where it needs to be.

To answer the Ca question, I use the bulkreefsupply Ca/Alk/Mg kit which I dose about 100ml a week of Ca/Alk and it keeps my Ca at 420-440 and my Alk at 7.0 - 7.5

[FlamesFan]

Originally Posted by Jason McK

I'm sorry but I do not agree with this. When first starting Zeovit it is very important to get the bacteria established. Follow the ZeoGuide based on your tank and dose are recommended. Then over time you can cut back.

Start with
ZeoLith
ZeoBac
ZeoFood7
ZeoStart2

Use those only for at least the first 2 rock changes. Then you could begin adding other Zeo components. Most popular are Amino Acid, Coral Vitalizer, Coral Snow, and Sponge power

J

I was just repeating what was told to me by a ZEO admin on their forums when I posted a thread with my systems info and how I was starting ZEO on an established system.

[subman]

I just started using Coral snow yesterday after about 2 weeks with Zeo. I think the coral snow is amazing ofter the clouds went away the water was super clear! Amazing stuff.

[subman]

Originally Posted by GreenSpottedPuffer

Can I ask what brand of Epsom salts you use?

Would love to hear more about this as well!

[digital-audiophile]

Sorry guys I missed the original questions.

I am using a brand called Equate. It's in a blue 1L milk carton looking package. I picked it up at Walmart.

[subman]

OK Zeo Masters I'm switching salt and was wondering should I use KZ's or H2Ocean? Any opinions either way would be appreciated.
Thanks