NSW? Been reading up on this Zeovit system I heard about....

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  1. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    And among dosing their products, etc., they recommend what they say is NSW levels(probably is), with a what I'd consider low Kh/Alk of 6.5-7.5
    And I"ve been trying to raise mine, now at about 9.
    Mg 1280-1350 (see correct param levels below)
    Ca- 400

    Actually, the zeovite admin. on their forum posted these params:
    KH 6.5 – 7.5
    Ca 400 – 420 mg
    Mg 1250 – 1300 mg
    K+ ~ 380 mg

    It would seem the carbon dosing (vodka/vinegar), is trying to achieve the same results?
    NOw granted, I think their additives do have Vitamins, mineral, etc. Also read a good article why it's NOT snake oil!

    Any thoughts?
     
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    Talk to Shin, he has been researching this type of system for a while now. From what I can tell Most/All Zeo system are stunning.
     
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    With Zeovite you have to run a lower ALK or you will see ALK burns, similar to when you run a carbon dosing tank. Supposedly Zeovite is not as effective at higher ALK values either.

    We all know Cheryl loves this link: If you look they put the average ALK of NSW around 7 dkh.

    Reef Aquarium Water Parameters by Randy Holmes-Farley - Reefkeeping.com

    There is a whole Zeovite forum if you're interested. Not everyone loves the pastels of a Zeovite tank, I on the other hand find it most attractive. Hopefully one day I will be able to have my own Zeovite systems.
     
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    Fantastic article!


    Cheryl, pretty sure you could start over and start Zeo on your tank :) If you do it, ill do it. "One team, one dream"
     
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    Thanks Chris. :)

    I would love to, but currently I do not have the money nor time. Have you seen the prices of this stuff and the calculations and documentation. It's for the dedicated true reef geeks (you might be a reef geek if....) (not that, that is a bad thing). :)

    I look forward to Shin starting it when he does.
     
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    All carbon dosing methodologies include keeping alk levels at the same as NSW. Which is 7dkh.
     
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    Haha, well I might be a reef geek but sometimes it pays off ;)

    I would love to try that type of system on a nano just because of cost alone. Also I love adding upgrades to small tanks. ;)
     
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