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    ZEOvit. Lets talk

    Hi SW, yes, these reactors can be DIY easily & inexpensively[<$15, depending on size]. Most zeo-users prefer the tube within a tube concept, sold by Captive Oceans & others.[refer to zeo-reactors on our website] When I began, the only zeo-reactor available was made by GroTech which I'm still...
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    ZEOvit. Lets talk

    As mentioned, Purigen should not be substituted for carbon, as it does function differently. Bob
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    A 750g SPS system is born

    Alberto, you'll need a jet turbine engine's exhaust to push those air-stones :lol: :) Bob
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    A 750g SPS system is born

    Hi Alberto, glad to hear you & your family missed the Hurricane-eye. You will like the Berlin-style skimmer :) I used a super-modified 6 1/2 ft. tall MTC air-stone skimmer in the late 80's to mid-90's from Jeff & Leo, & it worked wonderfully. Eventually, I fell victim to procrasinatation when...
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    ZEOvit. Lets talk

    Steve, the chronic use of CaCl to boost the Ca levels in a low-nutirnt environment[ZEOvit] can result in excess Cl ions[water composition imbalances] which can have coral consequences. Bob
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    ZEOvit. Lets talk

    Steve, most use a Ca Rx, but on smaller volumes, the 2-part solutions are fine to supplement our parameters. Bob
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    ZEOvit. Lets talk

    Steve, while carbon is not a must with ZEOvit, the coral colors will be more bright with the use of carbon. Generally, KW is not used with ZEOvit, as it precipitates P04's which leach back into solution during the normal diurnal pH swings in our water, Bob
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    ZEOvit. Lets talk

    Steve, the zeolite filter flow-rate is 100gph per ltr. zeolite used....one uses 1 ltr. zeolite/100g net vol, therefore, as a example in a reef with a net water vol. of 200g, 2 ltrs. of zeolites are used with the filter passing water through @ 200gph. Theoretically, the zeo-filter should be the...
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    ZEOvit. Lets talk

    Mike, your resumation is a good practical model for what we see in our reefs :) The zeolite filters are made to be both internal & external by Madison[OUinLA]. Most zeo-users place the filter in their sump, but some do use it externally to save sump space. What matters is the flow rate not it's...
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    ZEOvit. Lets talk

    Hi Steve, my best answer to your question, revolves around the fact that every 6 wks. I exchange the zeolites with new. I have not noticed a change in my level of nutrients within the next wk of new zeolites, nor a change in my corals, Bob
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    ZEOvit. Lets talk

    Hi Sryder, from what I've seen upon changing the zeolites is that they appear to be clean with some discoloration. There is sludge lining the canister filter but not layered on the stone surfaces. Zeolite regeneration is difficult because as users, we do not know exactly what has been utilized...
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    ZEOvit. Lets talk

    Mike, with the low nutrient environment/ZEOvit, there are no SPS brown-outs. The Acro color maintenance scheme probably is the most impressive aspect of using this system, ie. no gradual "fade-out" over time as I have experienced in the past. Bob
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    ZEOvit. Lets talk

    Hi Mike, the axial coralites are the first area where lower nutrients benefits SPS coral coloration. One notes color changes with the ZEOvit method first in this area with brighter tip-color, than the rest of the coral follows with a "lighter" coloration. IMEWZ, I have not noticed any changes in...
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    ZEOvit

    Edward, looks like Meersalz will be a good choice. Problem: availability, as Premium Aquatics will not be able to obtain until late Jan.05. I agree experimenting with too many salts can be detrimental to the stability of one's reef. Bob
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    ZEOvit

    Edward, what salt are you presently using & are you satisfied? Thnx. Bob
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    ZEOvit

    Salt selection currently is difficult as batch inconsistencies can occur. It's best to test the parameters on every new batch that one is using to be safe. Bob
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    ZEOvit

    Thnx. Mike--for those wishing to keep SPS, Mike's post is the best Christmas gift you'll receive.[Well, except if one begins ZEOvit :lol:] Too much Ca to KH will result in TN eventually for the corals. Bob
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    ZEOvit

    Mike, I agree totally with your post. The problem is measuring Ca is the big difference in readings from the Salifert's 6drop[old] Ca test & their 8drop[new] Ca results. These seem to run ~50ppm higher than before. Therefore, Edward's "corrected" Ca level is ~420 which is in balance for his...
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    What other animals reduce nitrates?

    Nikki, those gnomes must be imported from Zurich. We may want to rethink the cyano-bugs :) Bob
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    o2manyfish - Skimmer Comparison

    Nikki, I'm guilty of that one too often :lol: This skimbowl :) is being conducted by top-notch individuals, therefore, OMG information will come out of these tests. Bob
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