ZEOvit/200G Build Journal - 34G Solana

GreenSpottedPuffer · #1 02-09-2009, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rbacchiega

I hate to say it, but it's starting to sound like Zeo can be more trouble than it's worth. i've read some zeo threads where people have no cyano outbreak, and others were peoples tanks are over run with it. I wonder what makes the difference between the two....odd

I think it has to do with your nutrient levels at the beginning of zeo, during zeo and how lucky you are. Luck because you are feeding bacteria with the carbon source but not just a specific strain of bacteria. In this case, cyano is being fed and is apparently dominant. This is obviously the reason to dose more ZEObak (bacteria) but I think you still have to get lucky.

And yes, I feel now that ZEO is more of a pain than its worth and still don't know about starting again with the new tank...leaning towards no.

Rbacchiega · #2 02-09-2009, 07:06 PM

well I'm starting to vodka dose the 90 today (as soon as I get a syringe...) so I'll keep you posted. I recently discovered that an old friend of mine from way back in the day vodka doses their tank and think it's the greatest thing ever. I was a little worried about trying it because of the DSB, but have read how some people deal with it. IF they have problems. I guess what it breaks down to for me is: Zeovit - hundreds of dollars. Vodka - 40 bucks.

GreenSpottedPuffer · #3 02-10-2009, 03:31 AM

So after all the searching for ideas on how to hang the lights...

Doesn't get much simpler ant it looks EXACTLY how I want mine. These are the exact same reflectors hung by one cable each. I PM'd the guy and he said they never move around unless you move them physically.

Johnny Reefer · #4 02-10-2009, 05:03 AM

Any idea what that unit is he's got on his return hose?

Rbacchiega · #5 02-10-2009, 05:08 AM

hard to tell, but it looks like a sea swirl?

GreenSpottedPuffer · #6 02-10-2009, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Rbacchiega

hard to tell, but it looks like a sea swirl?

That would be my guess but no idea.

spoot · #7 02-10-2009, 07:03 AM

Can't wait to see it Justin!

christyf5 · #8 02-11-2009, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Reefer

Any idea what that unit is he's got on his return hose?

Now theres a loaded question!

sorry couldnt' resist

I vote seaswirl as well. Looks like he's just put some green tape on it or something.

GreenSpottedPuffer · #9 02-11-2009, 11:55 PM

So my brother and I both kind of decided the lights looked terrible hanging. Not sure why but in my place it just didn't work. Weird because its a very raw, industrial loft, yet the aircraft cable just wasn't looking to great. Sorry no pics cause the camera was dead.

So.....We decided to use 1" electrical conduit pipe attached to the back of the stand to create two light hanging arms. Still need to paint them and actually hang the reflectors from them but I think they will look really slick. I am able to run the lights wiring through the conduit and down behind the tank stand which is great. So no wiring will show

The reflectors are still very easily adjustable for height as well. Just feel this is an all around great solution and only cost about $50 in materials.

I have also found the hardware I will use to hang the doors. Actually its the exact same tract system that "lastlight" used for his doors. After seeing his stand and speaking to him, I decided I also would prefer the doors to slide rather than be on hinges.

I will take some pics of everything soon.

Rbacchiega · #10 02-12-2009, 12:33 AM

this is on your current setup right? Not the new, bigger tank?

I really like what some people on RC are doing...when they get a metal stand built, the build a light unit to attatch to it as well. Then they skin it with whatever material they like..