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    Phosphate Remover Article

    Mike, once one has used this system for a few wks. an experienced eye can "see" differences not present before it's use. Bob
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    ZEOvit

    zeltar, ZEOvit will work easily in a non-cycled, new tank. The instruction guide specifically allocates dosing in those instances. With this system, one does not rely on LR/LS for biological filtration, & in fact can be operated with or without these biological aids. Bob
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    ZEOvit

    For those who do begin ZEOvit, the cornerstone of success is patience. Because ZEOvit WILL reduce the N's & P's quickly, the urge to accomplish this more rapidly is strong. Depending on the nutrient levels/experience, some tanks may take mos, to achieve zero-nutrients, others just wks. No...
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    Hello for the first time

    Welcome Jane, we're practically neighbors :) Bob
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    Angle picture of some of my corals

    Edward, your corals are improving. Bob
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    ZEOvit

    Edward, looks like your research team is back up & at'em :lol: Bob
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    Phosphate Remover Article

    R-E-R, you might check the ZEOvit thread. Bob
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    ZEOvit

    :lol: Yea, Mike, I had to read it 3 x's. There's much to absorb :) Bob
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    ZEOvit

    Tom's right, the Grotech zeo-canister is the major expense. Actually, Tom, the DIY's I've seen are well-made & function properly & cost much less. A couple of points to remember:1) filter has on/off cycles,therefore when off, the water level must stay above the zeolites; 2) flow rate is...
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    ZEOvit

    :razz: Mike, I remember a recent PM :exclaim: Most articles are written in German :( therefore, referencing for me is not possible. The "ZEOvit guide" is written by Alexander Girz & he has written an article for wetwebmedia, although this material may not have been published yet. Anthony may be...
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    ZEOvit

    Don, the exact zeolites [clinoptilolites] used are unknown, as is their exact mode of action. Some do not believe zeolites can absorb ammonia enough to be a factor, but the zeolites have sufficient high affinity in seawater to create a steeper ammonia gradient which would facilitate bacteria to...
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    ZEOvit

    Don, the stones used for this system are a composition of 4 different zeolites. This mixture, ZEOvit,was found thru trial & error by Thomas Pohl. To my knowledge, this mixture of zeolites have not had any long-term side-effects[Thomas has been using/experimenting with zeolites for over 9 yrs.] Bob
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    ZEOvit

    Mike, the ZEOvit system has been commercially available for just over 3yrs. & about 4mos in the U.S. As stated above, it basically will drive all systems to absolute undetectable nutrient levels ie. N03's/P04's. These levels can not be attained by other means. While providing nutrient reduction...
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    Phosphate Remover Article

    Mike, I do not believe anybody has adequately answered the TN/RP relationship. Lots of theories--iron release, rapid nutrient depletion, pH changes. Don bring up a good point in regards to KW effluent in proximity to RP output. I believe changing alk/pH will cause "P04 pools" to be released back...
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    Phosphate Remover Article

    Jimbo, Salifert's P04 tests are difficult to read & therefore too subjective. Hanna has a P04 photometer, with noise of .04 at~$160. None test for organic P04's, so we're always somewhat in the dark. Bob
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    ZEOvit

    Thnx. Edward[Invincible], & plz. help out on this. Ed, these amts. are based on a 70g net system. BTW, did I read your N03's correctly at 48? You'll also need to read the ZEOvit guide, written by Alexander Girz for detailed information & function of the system at [email protected]...
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    ZEOvit

    Hi Ed, let me start with a brief overview of ZEOvit. It is a bacterial-driven method, using zeolites within a canister filter, seed & feed components, efficient skimming, passive carbon, & 5%WC's/wk. The zeolites probably absorb some ammonia from the N-cycle but mainly function by producing...
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    Show Me your Tort Pictures

    Kevin, as always I enjoy seeing your corals. Thnx. Bob
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    ZEOvit

    Hi all, I've read this thread with interest & there's have been many good points made by various posters. Having used the ZEOvit system longer than anybody else in the US, I thought some here would be interested in my observations:ZEOvit enables one to achieve lower nutrients than is possible...
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    A Sediment substrate that works

    MikeS, I'll call your 3 & raise you 1[total-6"]. MikeM, 4" topping will not impede diffusion, Bob
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