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Old 09-23-2007, 05:16 AM
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I originally looked at the Reef Refresh system and estimated my costs for my 500G setup to be approx $1800 per year. My original estimates for ZEOvit was approx $1400 per year. My first year costs have been approx $900 as once my levels came into check I cut my dosage's to about half. I am using just the basic 4.

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Old 09-23-2007, 01:22 PM
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I have noticed a lot of backlash and...well other remarks regarding Zeo on RC lately. But alas like everything else who knows. I have not tried it, but even the people I've talked to wo have run it for awhile say it keeps their tanks on a very fine razor thin line. I've had people tell me the only reason it works is it forces people who spend that much money to have a reason to constantly monitor their tanks, which if they hadn't forked out the money they wouldn't. If i had the money i would have tied it though...just to see.
Reef tanks are the same as financial success engines - the losers are always the loudest. Not to pick on the people who told you this, but they really don't understand/have never used Zeovit. The benefits of Zeovit extend well beyond stable water parameters.

Here's some proper information:

http://captiveoceans.com/pdfs/ZEOgui...%20English.pdf

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Old 09-23-2007, 01:23 PM
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I originally looked at the Reef Refresh system and estimated my costs for my 500G setup to be approx $1800 per year. My original estimates for ZEOvit was approx $1400 per year. My first year costs have been approx $900 as once my levels came into check I cut my dosage's to about half. I am using just the basic 4.

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Not bad for a 500 (!!!) gallon set up. Actually, I've read that in the larger systems, not only can you cut down to half of your dosing scheme during phase 3, but you can get away with using significantly less product than the recommended volume amount. There's a few tanks on Z-Land that go on this rule.
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Old 09-23-2007, 01:29 PM
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use fauna marine Ultralith, much more cost effective!!!!!!!!!!!
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Can someone tell me all the positive results they've seen with zeo?

Do you see more growth, or is it just better quality growth (more color, thicker skeletons, etc.)?

I hear a lot of people say they get better coloration out of their corals, but what kind? Brighter colors, sharper contrasts?
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Old 09-23-2007, 03:25 PM
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use fauna marine Ultralith, much more cost effective!!!!!!!!!!!
Not anymore:

Starter Ultralith kit is $88.99

An equivalent Zeovit kit would cost $77.96.
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Old 09-23-2007, 03:29 PM
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always thought zeo was more $$$. Guess I was wrong... I am going to start Ultralith soon , as Wendells Tank At Ocean Aquatics. Looks Great. Colors are really starting to pop. and water clarity is amazing ,
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Old 09-23-2007, 03:32 PM
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Can someone tell me all the positive results they've seen with zeo?

Do you see more growth, or is it just better quality growth (more color, thicker skeletons, etc.)?

I hear a lot of people say they get better coloration out of their corals, but what kind? Brighter colors, sharper contrasts?
Noticeablye improvements with Zeovit:

- Better water clarity, on par with ozone.
- Increased stability. I feed as much as I want without algae blooms or SPS browning.
- Better colors, brighter with more contrast. Browned out corals regain their coloration in short time frames (1-3 months for a full recovery, IME).
- Better growth because I can feed more.
- Increased vigor due to the supplementary feeding of bacteria to the coral.
- With a super low nutrient system, I now have the option to play with and refine the coloration of my corals by using trace element solutions/combinations. You CANNOT do this in a high nutrient tank. You're just asking for algae problems.

As far as testing goes, I test once every two weeks. Same as when I didn't have Zeovit.

Either way, check this out:

http://zeovit.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=76

All the scientific abstract you can shake a stick at.
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Old 09-23-2007, 03:38 PM
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Ahh, here's a particularily important article to wrap your head around:

http://zeovit.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7671
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Old 09-23-2007, 04:13 PM
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always thought zeo was more $$$. Guess I was wrong... I am going to start Ultralith soon , as Wendells Tank At Ocean Aquatics. Looks Great. Colors are really starting to pop. and water clarity is amazing ,
Not to rain on your plans, but I'd consider taking a full evaluation of the Zeovit system prior to starting on your Ultralith.

Start with a few questions at www.zeovit.com. Look for responses by G.Alexander and Mesocosm. Both of them are extremely knowledgable.

I believe both Hidden Reef and JL Aquatics carry Zeovit in your area.
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