The Zeovit Thread - SA Style
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So i am going to bite this bullet this weekend,
My only questions
What if you want to go on holiday?
Can you reuse the zeolith stones? (dry them out clean them and use them)
i will be doing this on my cube which will be SPS dominant
My only questions
What if you want to go on holiday?
Can you reuse the zeolith stones? (dry them out clean them and use them)
i will be doing this on my cube which will be SPS dominant
In South Africa, hundreds play with fire each and every day. How long would you leave a fire unattended? If the correct protective measures are in place and have been keeping the fire in check for some time, I suppose you could leave it unattended for a while, BUT, what if something goes wrong........ Enjoy your holiday, knowing that you have taught somebody how to look after your tank, Somebody that you trust to braai on your fire...
leslie hempel
Professional Aquarist
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@dallasg.. I'm very keen on the zeovit route for my soon to be sps dominant tank... But would you rate I can go zeovit on my broodstock tanks.. Grow out tanks and baby rearing tanks? ( Seahorses and clowns) would the zeovit harm the babys in any way or would the berlin method be better?
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I'm not planning on going zeo, but was very concerned and still am about no3 and po4. So I have been reading up on filtration and came across this thread, it was started in 2007, some good points to consider and i think it will be of some value to the zeo users, if you are going down this road and it might just prevent alot of pain and suffering.
Ultra Low Nutrient Syetems - The Use of ZEOvit, Ultralith and Prodibio - UltimateReef.com
Ultra Low Nutrient Syetems - The Use of ZEOvit, Ultralith and Prodibio - UltimateReef.com
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Hi Quinton
you have my number you are more than welcome to call me regarding anything Zeo.
To answer you first question
If you go away no stress, the system will easily run a week or so without any reactor pumping or dosing, just resume on your return.
Regarding your other question, zeovit media it is not reusable.
Going to tagg along, not sure what I want to do with my new setup, looking at all the possible routes
I personally just don't really understand why Zeovit is any better than any other porous rock filter substrate. I understand their theory about their bacteria and all that, I'm just not convinced that you can (practically speaking) have that much control over which specific strains of bacteria grow in whatever filter you have. And how would you even know if you did?
I think Zeolite rock is probably a good filter media. I actually have it in one of my Magnum canister filters right now. I'm just not exactly sure how Zeovit is better in any way that's above and beyond that of any other Zeolite filter media. I'm NOT saying that I know for sure it's not... I'm just saying I've been yet to be convinced that it is. As always though, I maintain an open mind.
I think Zeolite rock is probably a good filter media. I actually have it in one of my Magnum canister filters right now. I'm just not exactly sure how Zeovit is better in any way that's above and beyond that of any other Zeolite filter media. I'm NOT saying that I know for sure it's not... I'm just saying I've been yet to be convinced that it is. As always though, I maintain an open mind.
From what I have read and understand the Zeolites are a little more than just a medium for bacteria to thrive on, they are extremely porous and this forms and extremely important part of the process.
What makes Zeolites different to other porous media is their ability to absorb specific compounds.With a product like ZeoVit there are multiple different zeolites to absorb different chemicials. Now seeing as most zeolites in aquariums absorb amonnium and are extremely porous this makes an ideal enviroment for bacteria to grow and thrive, pefect place to live with food right on the doorstep of the bacteria.
I found this article on wetwebmedia a very good read and explanation of zeolites in general
By Jens Kallmeyer
What makes Zeolites different to other porous media is their ability to absorb specific compounds.With a product like ZeoVit there are multiple different zeolites to absorb different chemicials. Now seeing as most zeolites in aquariums absorb amonnium and are extremely porous this makes an ideal enviroment for bacteria to grow and thrive, pefect place to live with food right on the doorstep of the bacteria.
I found this article on wetwebmedia a very good read and explanation of zeolites in general
By Jens Kallmeyer
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they use the zeolites for bacteria growth and ionic removal of certain elements and minerals, namely potassium, thats why they recommend not using live sand and other sources as the mixture of "their" propriety blend of bacteria when combined form new strains to biologically remove Nitrates & Phosphats
but thats the secret they gaurd
but thats the secret they gaurd
what if you start using zeo on an already running tank? Surely thats the same as using live sand?
yip, but they have a different 14d cycle to wean your system on to the zeovite route.
also one of the reasons you cant or shouldnt use ozone and UV is that the bacteria is also water-bourne
also one of the reasons you cant or shouldnt use ozone and UV is that the bacteria is also water-bourne
Zeovit does nothing for fish
if your skimmer is big enough
yip you would need to suppliment the Ca, Mg and Alk based on consumption
for breeding fish, you can just use skimmer and bio-balls