Is ZEO for me.?

sphelps · #1 10-26-2008, 04:42 PM

What exactly do you hope of achieving by using Zeovit? If your nutrient levels are good and you're just looking for some better color you should try some of the zeovit additives first, the full system is pretty intense and really not the best system for most.

Aquattro · #2 10-26-2008, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sphelps

If your nutrient levels are good and you're just looking for some better color you should try some of the zeovit additives first, the full system is pretty intense and really not the best system for most.

I've been using some of the additives and they weren't doing enough for me. And while the system requires daily attention, I figure that might be a good thing afterall. I went into my sump room yesterday to find my skimmer had overflowed, and likely had done days earlier. A daily visit to the sump might be good, since I otherwise only went down twice a week.

I figure if I can do this regime, anyone can

symplistik · #3 10-26-2008, 06:41 PM

Recently started zeo in my tank and have had no problems. just post all your tank details on the zeo forum and let the pros determine your accurate dosage to start. i have found that it isnt as much work as people say and if you just answer the questions on the forum honestly you will never overdose your system. my sps have already started to colour up more. NO3 have dropped and my P04 are already at 0.

OCDP · #4 10-26-2008, 06:41 PM

Sorry to hijack, but I was wondering if Zeo can be used on smaller systems? Or is it mainly intended for the larger reefs?? I have only ever seen it used on large systems, so I am a bit curious.

symplistik · #5 10-26-2008, 06:44 PM

ZEO can be used on tanks of virtually any size if the dosage is right. just keep researching . i have found nano hang on reactors.

christyf5 · #6 10-26-2008, 07:06 PM

I'm about 5 weeks in to zeo. I'm doing it for the colors. I started out with coral snow and coral vitalizer and couldn't believe the difference. Prior to this I was using the ultralith system but the use of those two zeo products lured me to the dark side

Previously using faunamarin I had issues with brown wafer algae, it took almost 5 months but I do believe that the faunamarin system beat it. Now if I could just do something about the little majano farm I have in the back forty

I agree with Tony, give it 6 months, then weigh the pros and cons. Thats pretty much what I'm doing. In 6 months I'll reasses if I'm interested in continuing with the whole system or just going back to the coral snow and vitalizer.

marie · #7 10-26-2008, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by christyf5

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Previously using faunamarin I had issues with brown wafer algae, it took almost 5 months but I do believe that the faunamarin system beat it...

I wonder if faunamarin would do in my corraline algae, it would be worth waiting 5 months if it did

christyf5 · #8 10-26-2008, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by marie

I wonder if faunamarin would do in my corraline algae, it would be worth waiting 5 months if it did

haha, I'm not sure, that would be interesting if it did though. Come to think of it I don't have a speck of coralline algae on anything except for the rocks.

Delphinus · #9 10-26-2008, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by OCDP

Sorry to hijack, but I was wondering if Zeo can be used on smaller systems? Or is it mainly intended for the larger reefs?? I have only ever seen it used on large systems, so I am a bit curious.

Seen zeo done on small tanks as well as big ones.

Aquattro · #10 10-26-2008, 07:14 PM

As for all the work, I've just printed out a monthly calendar of what I need to do. Posted by the sump, it should take me 2 minutes every morning to add my stuff, shake the rocks and tick off the sheet. Not too terrible. Let's see if I can actually do it. hehe....