ZEOvit additional elements - 10 days later

[doodie]

For those who don't know my system. I have a modified perc 120 with a remote DSB/refugium. Po4 and No3 have always been undetectable using the low range Salifert tests. I have always been very skeptical of adding additives to the tank and did think that the Zeovit system was a bit of a fad :D

After speaking with Trythechi and doing a lot of research on these low nutrient systems I thought that I would try out part of the Zeo system. :eek:

Ok seeing as I had a very low nutrient system anyway. I wondered if the Zeo additives would make any difference without the use of the zeolites rocks and bacterial culture additions.

I managed to get hold of the following Zeo supplements and started to dose as per the instructions on each bottle:

Macro Elements
K Balance
Amino Acid concentrate
Iron
SPG
Coral Snow (only dosed the last couple of days)- thanks to Trythechi

Now here are the pictures. I think that you will see that the colours are a little deeper and not so washed out in the second pic. I have also noted that growth has increased and most of the coral tips are changing colour. IMO-The tank just looks more vibrant now. All pics were taken with the same camera and same settings.

This is the first pic taken 10 days ago
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/0days.jpg

This is the second pic taken today. 10 days after the additions were started.
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/10days+.jpg

Due to seeing excellent results, I will be starting to dose the following additives as per the Zeo instructions:

Zeospur2
CV
B-Balance

It is early days yet and only time will tell if I can really get these corals to show their true colours... it's looking good from where I'm sitting :thumbsup:

Best

D

[trythechi]

Nice one Doodie:)

I'm impressed that you'v seen progress so quickly - as sure sign that the tank is nutrient limited already. Great to have someone else to discuss this and that voodoo mojo potion with;)

Any close up shots to share? Pls keep us posted.

Si

[jez]

HI
Nice one indeed
Although can see little change in the cardinals still a bit black and white but once you go full on they will colour up more I am sure :D :D

Jez

[arrows]

trythechi,

Once my tank has moved home can i catch up with you these picture show the system works and i would like to try it, if thats ok to get some pointers.:)

[doodie]

Full tank shot after dose of B-Balance + addition of 2 x 54watt fiji and 2 x 54 watt Narva blue T5 tubes from KZ. Also running 2 x 250watt 10k MH.
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/full_tank_shot_small.jpg

Pic taken with 2 x 54watt fiji's only
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2006Q4/fijionly.jpg

[KeithM]

Doodie, next step - Zeolites

I knew it wouldn't be long before you turned to the dark side :P

Stunning mate

[doodie]

Doodie, next step - Zeolites

I knew it wouldn't be long before you turned to the dark side :P

Stunning mate

Hi Keith,

The darkside can be viewed in technicolor :D

The experiment here is to use the additional elements without Zeolite support to achieve the same colouration. Can it be done?

Lets see what happens...:)

Best

D

[trythechi]

The tubes have made a big difference in the photos Dave - must be even nicer in real life. Whats you evaluation of B - Ballance?

[doodie]

The tubes have made a big difference in the photos Dave - must be even nicer in real life. Whats you evaluation of B - Ballance?

BB is one of the best products I have used IMO from the KZ range. Seriously, within a couple of hours of dosing the colours are deeper and florescence increases.

Intending to dose Spur2 on Thursday evening. I will post an update 24 hours after dosing with an update.

Hows your tank doing now after the CS and Spur2 dose the other night?

[trythechi]

B-B is fab inst it:)

I used 4mls of CS and 3mls of Spur2 on a 500ltr net volume. Normally the 3ml dose is fine, but with CS it was too much and many lightened to being unattractive - no bleaching or TN.

I think the CS must potentiates the effect of Spur2, so in future I'll probably dose Spur 2 by itself @3.5mls/500lts.

[reefclown]

Doodie, you have an absolutely cracking system:worship: . Can you give any pointers on system age/setup, lighting, and general regime.

cheers
N

[doodie]

Doodie, you have an absolutely cracking system:worship: . Can you give any pointers on system age/setup, lighting, and general regime.

cheers
N

Hi Reefclown,

Thanks for your kind comments :)
Please do a search for 'Doodie's Reef' on this forum. This thread will tell you a bit more about the system.

The things that I have recently changed are:
1. changed over from 2 part to Balling Light for Calcium/Magnesium supplementation.
2. Updated the lighting. Removed 2 x 250 21k MH and added 2 x 54watt Narva Blue + 2 x54watt fiji purple T5 tubes.
3. Changed over from Reef Crystals to Seachem Reef salt. Evaluating this salt at the moment as it is giving a low pH. Might change back to RC to see is this cures this.
4. adding KZ additives for potassium, vitamins, coral food etc to see if I can increase SPS colour without the use of the KZ Zeolite.
5. Skimmer now runs 24/7 due to additional additives.

Thx

D