General thoughts on ZEOvit system?

reef_doug · 09/28/2006, 07:40 PM

I'm thinking of of setting up ZEOvit in a 180g mixed reef tank and would like to know the pros and cons.

I would like to acheive: clear water, good coloration on SPS, and fast coral growth.

For clear water, which would be better Ozone or ZEOvit?

Is it ok to have a Refugium while using ZEOvit?

I have 180lbs LR, would this be ok and just use the ZEO pebbles in a reactor?

Is a calcium reactor needed or recommended while using ZEOvit?

Estimated startup cost?

Thanks
Doug

Cosmo^Kramer · 09/28/2006, 07:56 PM

I used it for awhile and saw no improvements in my tank.I'm not bashing it in anyway,people do see great results with it.I dose sugar and vinegar and get great results getting Nitrates and Phosphates down.My water is crystal clear also.I just tested my water tonight with my orp meter and it was at 311.You'll get mixed results about Zeo.I suggest do alot of research and decide if it's for you.You can have a Refugium with Zeo and you have to watch your calcium levels with it too,it drops pretty quick.Good luck whatever you decide

Red Sea Purple Tang · 10/03/2006, 06:26 AM

They have their own message board: http://www.zeovit.com/

09/28/2006, 07:40 PM	#1
reef_doug Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hesperia/Apple Valley Posts: 3,814	General thoughts on ZEOvit system? I'm thinking of of setting up ZEOvit in a 180g mixed reef tank and would like to know the pros and cons. I would like to acheive: clear water, good coloration on SPS, and fast coral growth. For clear water, which would be better Ozone or ZEOvit? Is it ok to have a Refugium while using ZEOvit? I have 180lbs LR, would this be ok and just use the ZEO pebbles in a reactor? Is a calcium reactor needed or recommended while using ZEOvit? Estimated startup cost? Thanks Doug __________________ "If you have more than one tank in your livingroom, you might be a reefneck" Current Tank Info: 180r SoCal Creations, 75g SCC1M Sump, WM EcoBAK, NextReef SMR1, TropicMarin Salt, ACIII, 3x250w HQI Phoenix 14k, 2x140w Super Actinics, ATi BM250, Eheim 1262, Tunze 2x6100+7095, Tunze Osmolator, 6 stage RODI w/ Spectrapure MaxCap

09/28/2006, 07:56 PM	#2
Cosmo^Kramer Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Westchester,NY Posts: 1,370	I used it for awhile and saw no improvements in my tank.I'm not bashing it in anyway,people do see great results with it.I dose sugar and vinegar and get great results getting Nitrates and Phosphates down.My water is crystal clear also.I just tested my water tonight with my orp meter and it was at 311.You'll get mixed results about Zeo.I suggest do alot of research and decide if it's for you.You can have a Refugium with Zeo and you have to watch your calcium levels with it too,it drops pretty quick.Good luck whatever you decide __________________ If you choke a smurf,what color does he turn? The Police never think it's as funny as you do Current Tank Info: Starting up a Cadlights signature series.

10/03/2006, 06:26 AM	#3
Red Sea Purple Tang Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Oak Creek, Wisconsin Posts: 2,878	They have their own message board: http://www.zeovit.com/ __________________ E Malama O Ke Kai ><))))"> 60g Deep Blue Professional Rimless Cube (24x24x24) Trigger Systems Ruby 36S sump; 2-Vortech MP10wes; Reef Octopus 6 skimmer; Radion LED Fixture; Apex Controller.