Questions about partially using zeo method

[greystreet55]

I am thinking about using the potassium, iron, amino acids, and macro element solutions without using the entire zeo method. would this be beneficial to the colors of my corals or would i be wasting my time and money? any tips would be greatly appreciated

[Aged Salt]

Hi greystreet, many of the zeo-supplements can be used in non-zeo tanks. Some will be more effective, than others based on you're reef nutrient level. For most non-zeo tanks, AAHC,& ZeoSpur2 will have an effect even in a higher nutrient environment. IME, all the other supplements, with higher non-zeo nutrient levels, will have minimal effect on coral color or growth. Bob

[Adam]

cool! I was waiting for someone to post a question like this...i just went BB...and have a good protein skimmer and 4 fish(purple tang, hippo tank, golden angel and clownfish) in a 75 gallon aquarium with 9/10 SPS 1/10 other. Could that be classified as a low nutrient environment...with monthly water changes and such?

[nyfireman3097]

only if you do have low nutrients then it can be cinsidered it lol it doesnt mean a certain type of tank set up what are your parameters when you do your tests? Nitrites/trates/Phos
Nick

[greystreet55]

all paramaters are zero, i am running a 60 cube with a 40 sump, all sps, i do 2, 5 gallon water changes a week, and one 20 galllon water change per weekend. will this be satisfactory? i am trying to get a feel for this here

[nyfireman3097]

that seems like overkill sounds like you do 30 g a week that 50% WC a week way too much all you have to do is 6 g a week
Nick

[greystreet55]

if i do dose select supplements, must i run carbon?

[nyfireman3097]

from what understand yes but bob or gary knows best
Nick

[Ger]

IMO, running carbon is a good thing in any tank. But, if you don't like to use carbon for any reason and you are only running certain supplements, you don't have to.

[greystreet55]

but just dosing doesnt bring anything toxic to the tank as long as it is done in moderation. what i amm hearing is that if i dont run carbon then there will be no buildup of any toxins in my tank from zeo additives correct?

[Aged Salt]

Hi Greystreet, carbon with the ZEOvit method, is used to remove coral nettle toxins, pollulants, promotes polyp-exstension & growth & to clear the water. It is not used to remove any of the zeo-components that are used. Bob

[greystreet55]

ahh now it is all starting to become a little more clear!