Running zeo stones only?

[isaiahwittingslow]

Hi,

I was planning to run a full zeovit system however I have found out that we can no longer import zeobak, start or food into Australia due to a change in regulation. I do however have the reactor and 5 bags of stones. Is it possible to run just the stones at the recommend amount? Or will they not be effective without the start and bak. This will be a new tank start up of around 130 litres.

Thanks,

Isaiah

[G.Alexander]

I am not familiar with the actual import rules for Australia but this site might be helpful for you:

http://www.zeovit.co.nz/

If you just use the ZeoVit material it will not have a negative impact to your system however I would also not expect to much from it as some kind of bacteria strains and their food source is necessary to process nutrients effective.

G.Alexander

[isaiahwittingslow]

I was in contact with them but as they are New Zealand based they cannot ship to Australia due to the regulations.

I will try the stones at the recommend dosage along with the Red Sea Reef Mature kit as it is somewhat similar and see how it goes.

Thanks for replying!