To zeo or not to zeo

[Dolf]

I am trying to figure out two things... whey would anybody dose Zeo? I can not find what they put in the product and can't find anything aside from marketing literature when it comes to the product. Yes- lots of anecdotal “my tank is much better with Zeo than without” statements- but very little scientific. As to the idea that they grow faster- is that really a positive side effect? From what I recall reading SPS in home aquariums grow much more porous, light weight and brittle than their counterparts on a reef and encouraging faster growth does not necessarily equate to “better” corals, does it? Does anybody have any links to anything scientific and hopefully peer reviewed? It strikes me that for a company that could be bottling water with iodine in it and selling it for a staggering amount they must do some research.

[Jason McK]

Originally Posted by Dolf

I am trying to figure out two things... whey would anybody dose Zeo? I can not find what they put in the product and can't find anything aside from marketing literature when it comes to the product. Yes- lots of anecdotal “my tank is much better with Zeo than without” statements- but very little scientific. As to the idea that they grow faster- is that really a positive side effect? From what I recall reading SPS in home aquariums grow much more porous, light weight and brittle than their counterparts on a reef and encouraging faster growth does not necessarily equate to “better” corals, does it? Does anybody have any links to anything scientific and hopefully peer reviewed? It strikes me that for a company that could be bottling water with iodine in it and selling it for a staggering amount they must do some research.

It would appear that you have put little effort into your search for information o Zeovit. There is a ton of Scientific information out there. Zeovit or for that matter any bacteria based system is built on nutrient reduction not coral growth.

[lorenz0]

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/volume...te_Filters.htm

[digital-audiophile]

It may be a snake oil but it works. I've never really dug into the details of exactly what it is but based on the results I have seen online, in person with others tanks, and most importantly with my own it really is a miracle "drug"

I can say that right now it has eliminated all my nusiance algae... I have not had to wipe green film algae off my glass in two weeks!

[Aquattro]

I bet one can find at least a dozen posts by me stating that Zeo is not required, a waste of time, money, etc.
But, I figured I'd put my money where my mouth is, and took my LFS up on a great deal.
Within 2 weeks I noticed colors that I've never been able to get in my previous 9 years of keeping SPS. I did not get an increase in growth, I agree that too fast is not good, and I've developed patience over the years
Overall, I'm impressed with Zeo and will continue to use it.

[digital-audiophile]

Now if only you will repent on the NEED for MH all will be well in the world LOL!

Originally Posted by Aquattro

I bet one can find at least a dozen posts by me stating that Zeo is not required, a waste of time, money, etc.
But, I figured I'd put my money where my mouth is, and took my LFS up on a great deal.
Within 2 weeks I noticed colors that I've never been able to get in my previous 9 years of keeping SPS. I did not get an increase in growth, I agree that too fast is not good, and I've developed patience over the years
Overall, I'm impressed with Zeo and will continue to use it.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by digital-audiophile

Now if only you will repent on the NEED for MH all will be well in the world LOL!

Greg, you NEED MH. Its true.