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Old 04-14-2008, 09:21 PM
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i've got some pretty good color in my sps and i'm not using ANY supplements.
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Old 04-14-2008, 09:57 PM
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i've got some pretty good color in my sps and i'm not using ANY supplements.
Sorry, the pics didn't show up...
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Old 04-15-2008, 12:47 AM
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I do not use zeovit, but I am wondering how does one add corals to this system without cuasing rtn?
Some local fish stores have browned out corals cheap, so is their a distinct way of introducing them to a system?

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Old 04-15-2008, 02:21 AM
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There is no disbute that Zeo works, the real question is how much money and time do you want to invest? And is the result that much better? The beauty that it brings out of the corals is very subjective. Some may like the wash-out look, and some may not. If you're OK with spending some extra money and time every day dosing, then it's ideal, however to gain true success from it requires long time commitment. I ran Zeo for about 5 months two and a half years ago and saw what it was capable of. I also experienced how demanding the whole process was and quit shortly after. Taking what I learnt about Zeo, I've developed a way of reef keeping that I am very happy with today, and it may even rival the Zeo.

One of the most enjoyable aspect about this hobby is having to maintain the tank as least as possible. Zeo doesn't fall in that category, it requires a lot of nurturing. A high maintenance tank will tend to drive people away from the hobby in long run, it just doesn't last. Keep it low-tech and low maintenance and you will reep the rewards for a long time.

For those who are interested in using Zeo to color up your corals and to manage nuisance algae and the likes, go for it, it works, but beware of the commitments invovled. I'll post some coral pictures of my non-zeo method.


























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Old 04-15-2008, 03:08 AM
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Very nice corals

You are right, zeo is a commitement, but I personally have not found it to troublesome, I'm at my tank atleast once a day feeding, so taking the few extra seconds to pump the reactor and add a few drops from a couple bottles does not take up that much time. As for zeo scaring people of reefkeeping, I'm not so sure.. I wouldn't think that many first timers would go with zeo from the start unless they were really well read.. for the most part people fumble through the same trial errors and mistakes we all have.


Anyhow so I cannot be accused of not posting pictures... out of about 150 I tried to take this was the only one that actually turned out decent... and it's not even SPS


Us Calgary guys need to have a photo lunch and learn session like the BC guys did.


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Old 04-15-2008, 03:51 AM
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Gee, Willito, what's your secret. Low maintenance and brilliant colour. Sounds like a good combo to me!!
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I'd like to hear the long term benefits and drawbacks of the system. Most of the stories seem to focus on short term sucess, but what is the rate of success after many months or years with it. Does it start to wane in efectiveness over time? That seems to be the case I'm experiencing with the Reefresh system, all was great at first, but now it seems to be ineffective in keeping the film algae at bay, and my sps are just not doing great at all.
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Old 04-15-2008, 03:33 PM
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I've been using Zeo for 2 years with no redused effectiveness. In actuallity over time you use less and less Zeo until you are at very little dosing.
As Willito says, if your not willing to perform daily dosing it will be difficult to be successful.


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Old 04-15-2008, 05:32 PM
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If you don't want to use it, don't?

I mean, seriously, why would people be so enthusiastic about a product that doesn't work? When is the last time you saw someone going off about what a great product their Skilter was?

"OMG, SUCH AN UBER SKIMMER AT ONE TENTH THE COST! I GOT RID OF MY BUBBLEKING SINCE IT WAS SUCH JUNK COMPARED TO THIS! YOU ALL MUST BUY!"
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Thanks Albert

You were the one that sold me on zeo and I am so glad you did.
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