zeovit beginner Q?

[Chris82]

Just starting into SPS and was wondering if I could get some recommendations on what zeovit products would be best to start with.

[albert_dao]

Pohl's Xtra and Coral Vitalizer are the two best products for getting fast results.

[lastlight]

i tried xtra once and used WAY less than the recommended dosage. my sps really paled soon after. think this was something else or possibly the xtra albert?

can you describe the effects of both of these? and will they have adverse effects in a tank that's not ULNS or close to it?

[mrhasan]

Originally Posted by lastlight

i tried xtra once and used WAY less than the recommended dosage. my sps really paled soon after. think this was something else or possibly the xtra albert?

can you describe the effects of both of these? and will they have adverse effects in a tank that's not ULNS or close to it?

There's two xtra. One makes the tissues thin (for non-ULNS) and one makes the tissues thick (ULNS).

Another product worth trying would be coral snow. Possibly no effect on corals but makes the water sparkle like that vampire from twilight.

[KPG007]

The ones I use are:

Pohl's Xtra - Great for color and growth.
Coral Snow - Keeps water clean which means healthier, more colorful corals.
Sponge Power - Food for sponges. They keep water clean. Also help Corals recover faster from fragging and being banged around.
Coral Vitalizer - Helps with color and Growth.

I swear by the first 3. Not a 100% sold on Vitalizer though. I don't see much difference with or without it.

As for dosing, I use about 50% - 75% of recommended.

[Chris82]

thanks!

[Madreefer]

Originally Posted by mrhasan

There's two xtra. One makes the tissues thin (for non-ULNS) and one makes the tissues thick (ULNS).

I haven't used Zeovit in a couple years and I'm thinkin about trying it again once my new setup is up and running. Do you have a link or info on this? I know you've been researching zeo and it'll save me from looking myself. Thanks Raied.

[wreck]

You guys that use zeo are u using the media reactor with zeo rocks in it aswell? Or can u get away without it

[mrhasan]

Originally Posted by Madreefer

I haven't used Zeovit in a couple years and I'm thinkin about trying it again once my new setup is up and running. Do you have a link or info on this? I know you've been researching zeo and it'll save me from looking myself. Thanks Raied.

Zeovit's manual doesn't have anything on Xtra yet. These are grabbed from JL's website:

Xtra concentrate:
This product enhances the colors of your stony corals.

Improves all kind of color significantly.

Improves coral growth enormously.

Improves vitality visibly.

Dosage: 1 ml per 25 gallons daily.

Xtra special concentrate:
This product enhances the colors of your stony corals. Pohl's Xtra Special concentrate is specially designed for very low nutrient tanks that have pale corals.

Improves all kind of color significantly.

Improves coral growth enormously.

Improves vitality visibly.

Dosage: 1 ml per 25 gallons daily

So basically, special thickens the tissue to overcome pale coral syndrome.

Here's some basics about all (includes xtra conc but not special):
http://www.zeovit.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10354

HTH

Originally Posted by wreck

You guys that use zeo are u using the media reactor with zeo rocks in it aswell? Or can u get away without it

Depends on what you want to accomplish. If you want ULNS using zeo method, the reactor and the zeolite are must. If you want to dose things like coral snow, coral vitalizer, xtra, etc, its not needed. Reactors have become cheaper now-a-days as long as you dont go after KZ's which are still extremely expensive. You can get fish-street's for $100 shipped and vertex for around $180.