Aquaforest Zeo

[reefknight]

Looking at purchasing the zeolites, especially since they can be ran in a standard reactor without special attention unlike Zeovit or Fauna Marin. I used one made by Elos years ago that was similar and just placed the stones in a filter bag.

My question though, is when used in a fluidized reactor, what should be the targeted flow rate? I know from previous experience with zeolites there should always be a targeted flow. At this time, I don't believe the information available has explained their usage clearly. I understand the comment of 3.5oz - 17.5oz / 100g. Again, anytime when dealing with zeolites you would want to begin with a small amount and increase. (Similar to bio-pellets) Flow through the stones would help us and me at this time understand how to better utilize them for my intended purpose. Any advice or direction would be of assistance.

Looking forward to using these and salt mix soon!

 

[Perry]

Bill,
Since you have experience with the zeolite use, simply keep in mind that running with AF, while the info seems rather vague, the system runs pretty gentle comparatively speaking. That being said, I did something similar in the beginning, had separate reactors for Zeomix, AF Carbon, and Phos Minus. I have now moved to the system, where like Debora, I am running all these medias in one single reactor. I happen to use a zeolite reactor(vertex 1.5L). I simply stack Zeomix on the bottom, then AF Carbon, then Phos Minus. The flow rate is pretty simple for me, when the Phos Minus tumbles gently, in my reactor 80% open, that seems to be the sweet spot. From my understanding, Debora uses equal amounts of media in the one single reactor. I am not positive, but I think it is 300ml of each. I will get more solid info. I personally use 2.5 cups of Zeomix, 1.5 cups of AF Carbon, and 1 cup of Phos Minus. The beauty of this system is it's interchangeability. Many ways to run a successful reef, AF or not, the products just seem to work for me.
Thanks,

 

[reefknight]

Thanks for the reply! I have used various products, from various manufacturers with success in the past. You're absolutely correct, many ways for a great tank. I'm thinking of running these along with my carbon in one reactor, then maybe phosphate remover in another. It'll depend on the amount that has to be used for the system overall. I have recently began a small refugium and will keep it in place as well. Just looking to overall reduce NO3 and PO4 in the system when maintaining lots of fish and feeding heavily. I had great coloration when I ran zeolites before and was able to dose amino acids other products. Now it'll just begin an algae bloom, lol.

Out of curiosity, what size is your system that you are currently running the AF products on that you were quoting the values for above?

 

[Perry]

My pleasure, My system is running with 120 gallon bare bottom reef. I use ATB skimmer, ATI 8x54 watts. The sump is 40 gallons, and is running 1/2 full.
Cheers, My reef

 

[glramos]

@Perry
Can i run all 3 on a old bio pellet reactor like pic showing.
Thanks

 

[glramos]

Sorry double post by accident

 

[Perry]

I do not see why not, as long as it mimics a fluidized reactor is should be ok. Set to tumble phos minus with a gentle tumble, so as to not break it down or to not release out of the reactor. Zeomix on bottom, then carbon, then phos minus. Cheers!

 

[glramos]

@Perry .
Thanks

 

[buzzword]

Going to start this mix in a reactor this week. Have heard many people using this and a friend is about 1-2 months in and is loving it.

 

[Perry]

Awesome, glad to hear the positive feedback!

 

[Wolff92]

How much zeo mix should I use on a 70 gallon dos system? Cups wise.

 

[Wolff92]

@Perry

 

[Perry]

Start with 1.25 to 1.5 cups, you can increase above that, but I always recommend staying under full dose of anything Cheers

 

[Peterski]

I am really interested in the Zeo mix . So far I am running a single BRS gfo/carbon canister. I have a 60 gallon cube. I don't want to purchase a new reactor. Is this doable with the single brs reactor ?

I'm using the canister that is filled inside. Do I remove it to fill it up ?