Joe Reefer's Inwall 120 V2.0 (Updated)

[Joe Reefer]

Jason do you dose all the stuff at the same time?

[digital-audiophile]

I'm just running carbon passive right now and knead it daily. I do have my phosban reactor sitting empty so I think when I change out my zeolites and carbon I will run it in the reactor.

There seems to be conflicting info on carbon even in the zeo guide. In the same paragraph it refers to using zeo in a forced reactor like a phosban or even in the zeo reactor ontop of the zeolites.. but then later on it recommends just using it passive in the sump.

[Jason McK]

Originally Posted by Joe Reefer

Jason do you dose all the stuff at the same time?

Yes and no.
My current dose schedule (remember I've been using Zeo for almost 2 years)

Net Water 300G
2x a day 0.6ml ZeoStart (Morning and Evening)
1x a day 7 drops AA (evening directly into the tank)
1X a Day 7 drops Coral Vitalizer (evening directly into the tank)
10ml every other day K-B Strong (when ever)

6 drops 3 times a week ZEOBac (in sump with skimmer off for 20minutes)
3 Drops 3 times a week ZEOFood (same time as Bac)

Reading the forums on Zeovit.com the general consensuses is to run carbon in a fluidized reactor. Also something not in the guide is to save a small amount of old rock to help seed the new rock when performing a rock change. the exact amount is not an issue

J

[Joe Reefer]

I just had to double check my dosing amounts. I understand that everyone eventually figures out how much of each works best for their tank, but I didnt realize that it differs that much from the guide.

[digital-audiophile]

Have you found real a benefits to :

a.) Turning off the skimmer while dosing Bak/Food
b.) Running Carbon in a reactor?

I've been debating doing both myself.

[Jason McK]

Originally Posted by digital-audiophile

Have you found real a benefits to :

a.) Turning off the skimmer while dosing Bak/Food
b.) Running Carbon in a reactor?

I've been debating doing both myself.

not sure about the Carbon. I've always done it that way so I have nothing to compare to. I have how ever noticed a huge difference in turning the Skimmer of when dosing Bac/Food. I find the reactor clouds up a whole lot more when I pump.

J

[Jason McK]

One thing I have learned about Zeovit is that the guide is a great place to start. It's stage one of the Zeo process. Once you move through stage 2 and then to stage 3 the dosage amounts decrease greatly. The best way to find what dosage is best for each stage is to start a theard over at Zeovit.com. Not sure if you've done this yet but fill out this form then start and thread with the answers. After each rock change or supplimant addition post in your thread. Peaopl like G. Alexander will post minor tweaks and fixes to your dosage schedule.

J

[digital-audiophile]

Thanks I have done that but I should update it now that I am moving past stage 1.

[Joe Reefer]

By rock change I assume you mean the Zeolites. I started a thread way back when I intially was thinking about Zeo. I'll dig up my old thread when the time comes. Thanks for reminding me.

What does stage 3 entail? Do you become some kind of zeo jedi that can grow corals by looking at them and change their color by just thinking about it.

[Jason McK]

Originally Posted by Joe Reefer

By rock change I assume you mean the Zeolites. I started a thread way back when I intially was thinking about Zeo. I'll dig up my old thread when the time comes. Thanks for reminding me.

What does stage 3 entail? Do you become some kind of zeo jedi that can grow corals by looking at them and change their color by just thinking about it.

yes Zeolites (rock)

Yes when you enter stage 3 your your coral colours are directly links to your dreams. unfortunately I just had a nightmare. LOL
You know as they talk quit a bit about the 3 stages they never define a time line or nutrient level definition.
Copied for Zeovit.com
Originally Posted by scottw
Different ZeoVit phases by Aged Salt

ZEOvit phases depend on the nutrient level & coral appearance. Nutrients are relatively high[with "pooled-reserves"] & corals are dull in coloration. Polyp-extension may or may not be present.

Consider phase 1 the initiatation of ZEOvit method. The basic 4 are used to reduce nutrients in a balanced manner. As nutrients & "reserves" are depleted, the corals become brighter, lighter in appearance & the quantities of the zeo's dosed becomes less.

Enter phase 2[~3-6mos], the corals continue to colorize more & nutrients are becoming more exhausted. During this phase, however, if dosing is stopped for more than a few days, nutrients again begin to rise, & corals become darker. This is due to "pooled-reserves" still remaining available.


Phase 3[5-10months] is characterized by stable nutrients & color appearance of the corals, ie. if the zeo's are not dosed for many days, the N03's/P04's do not increase & coral colors remain fast. In this phase, the stored nutrients are exhausted, as evidenced by the low quantites of Bak/Food7/Start used, with coral color intensive.