Can someone please tell more about Zeolight?

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It's very expensive first off. Second it's very precise. Meaning the dosages need to be exact. Second, I personally think it makes the corals look fake. I like the look better with out using that. If you're not an expert I'd suggest skipping.
 
The specific product called Zeo-light (if that is what you mean) is a mixture of zeolites (media that have pores small enough for certain ions to bind) that Fauna Marin claims ". This Zeolite provides nitrate- and ammonium-reducing bacteria an ideal environment."

I'm not convinced that zeolites are anything particularly special as a bacterial substrate to grow on, but I also do not see anything wrong with it for that purpose. I believe that at least some of the zeovit ideas (perhaps no longer claimed, but they were when the zeolites first came out) that ammonia binding is useful in driving ammonia to the bacteria is, IMO, misguided and incorrect.

FWIW, there are other media (e.g., Marinepure Cermedia) that make similar claims about being good substrates for bacteria colonization and denitrification. Even GAC is probably good for simple colonization (I've seen that in my system). Is a zeolite better? Maybe, but I'm skeptical since that isn't how zeolites are used by industry. I've not seen evidence one way or the other, however. :)
 
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Randy Holmes-Farley said:
The specific product called Zeo-light (if that is what you mean) is a mixture of zeolites (media that have pores small enough for certain ions to bind) that Fauna Marin claims ". This Zeolite provides nitrate- and ammonium-reducing bacteria an ideal environment."

I'm not convinced that zeolites are anything particularly special as a bacterial substrate to grow on, but I also do not see anything wrong with it for that purpose. I believe that at least some of the zeovit ideas (perhaps no longer claimed, but they were when the zeolites first came out) that ammonia binding is useful in driving ammonia to the bacteria is, IMO, misguided and incorrect.

FWIW, there are other media (e.g., Marinepure Cermedia) that make similar claims about being good substrates for bacteria colonization and denitrification. Even GAC is probably good for simple colonization (I've seen that in my system). Is a zeolite better? Maybe, but I'm skeptical since that isn't how zeolites are used by industry. I've not seen evidence one way or the other, however. :)
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Thanks for that. I am basically looking to gain the most color out of my SPS.
 
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Breakthecycle2 said:
I did mean the whole Zeovit system, yes.
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The zeovit system does work to keep inorganic nutrients very low and corals colorful, although some may think the coral colors seem artificial with a pastel look since the goal of the system is to keep zooxanthellae levels very low in the corals (the zooxanthellae are golden brown, so more of them brown up a coral and fewer lighten it). Beyond that, they keep the ingredients secret, so it is hard to comment much on the system other than noting the results people get. I'll have to leave any further comment to those who presently use it.
 
And the thing about zeovit that is really nice, is that you don't "have to" run the system to use their products as far as supplements, additives, etc.. And still obtain some pretty interesting growth and color..

There are tons of people like yourself(and me actually), that have low to no nutrient systems.. And the additives still work well, along as you have that ulns state.. You just have to be more careful with your reading on them, and you are not "having" to use the original 4 bottles, though, some do come in handy..

I suggest checking out the zeovit site, downloading and reading the manual, going on their forum(what your asking isn't uncommon at all) and asking questions.. They are most helpful..
 
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Damon said:
And the thing about zeovit that is really nice, is that you don't "have to" run the system to use their products as far as supplements, additives, etc.. And still obtain some pretty interesting growth and color..

There are tons of people like yourself(and me actually), that have low to no nutrient systems.. And the additives still work well, along as you have that ulns state.. You just have to be more careful with your reading on them, and you are not "having" to use the original 4 bottles, though, some do come in handy..

I suggest checking out the zeovit site, downloading and reading the manual, going on their forum(what your asking isn't uncommon at all) and asking questions.. They are most helpful..
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So what additives to your recommend?
 
Breakthecycle2 said:
So what additives to your recommend?
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Ones that fit within your tank parameters.. This is something, at least I, as stated above, you read and research.. Then, make a decision based off that..

If you only go off suggested suppliments, it could be completely wrong for your system, and zeovit products, you better know what your doing.. They aren't hard, but then, they aren't easy either for some..

Basically, some of them, can completely wreak havoc! So, before you or anyone buys anything,I strongly, strongly advise to "read the manual yourself" and not just go off suggestions... This, if any line, is not a "hey try this because I use it" or "let me shortcut the reading" thing...

If done wrong, it can and will destroy your system! All for the pursuit of more color.. So, I'm not going to tell you, only to 2 weeks down the line, I see a thread "zeovit supplementation destroys tank".. I will feel bad.. So, at least for me, your going to have to read up a bit.. Someone else may not care, and can suggest all they want, but it's on them and not my conscience..
 
I've used zeo products for over a year or two. I've found that even with zeovit the system still grows algae.
You can get the same pastel colors without using the system
my first tank was non zeovit.
those stones can cause a bleaching advent if not handled properly.
If your on the forums a lot zeovit could be for you.
 
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I battled cyano with the use of zeosystem (full) six month after I convert to Red Sea system they came out with cyan clean product- there claims all a long where their product don't promote cyano I found in my system they did
 

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