Thinking of going fauna

[Myka]

Originally Posted by marie

Hi Myka, you say I can use these 4 zeo products safely ( Sponge Power, Xtra, Amino Acid High Concentration (for SPS), and Coral Vitalizer.) but what exactly would they do for my aquarium? I'm not looking for things I can add to my tank just because.

Specifically I'm looking for the easy way to control numerous species of macroalgae. The algae isn't particularily out of control (except maybe the coralline algae) just unsightly when guests come over

Sponge Power is my single most favourite Zeo additive. It feeds the filter feeders - sponges, tunicates, clams, etc. I think it was the last kicker for my plague of Valonia! The other three are actually coral foods, and would improve coral colors and growth (not that you need that!), but would do little to battle any algae.

I have found Coral Snow and Bak (which sounds to be the Zeo version of FM's Life and Bac) used together to be a great combatant against pretty much any algae, but if you try that, try it very cautiously. I would start at 1/4 dosing increasing to full dose at 4-6 weeks. Due to my recent episode with my reef, I treat Zeo with much more caution/respect.

However, I don't think a few additives will help your algae issue. I think you would need to employ the "basic 4" as AquaDigital suggested (be it Zeo or FM, they both have a basic 4). Again, since your system is so well established I would use extreme caution - even moreso if you have any LPS of softies in the tank. These products are far from snake oils - they do what they are supposed to, and VERY well!

Watch your clams closely too!