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    Algae Bloom Question

    in New to the Marine Aquaria Hobby

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    This is part of cycling. Yes it will eventually go away if u adopt one of the many nutrient export methods. Skimmer alone is definitely not sufficient. Consider biosphere, biopallet, reef rash and many others. Non of the methods IMO are dump and forget. Try to do some research of the different methods, know the pro and cons before u decide what's best for you. Good luck

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    D.G's 6ft Reef Tank

    in Members Tank & Specs

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    Thanks for your advice.. While searching the net I did come across this dosage plan for kick starting the ZEOvit system..

    Yes I agree with halving the recommended dosage of ZEOstart too but during the initial cycling period should I stick with the full dosage? 

    I went to DE Aquatic and the staff there advised me on halving the recommended dosage for ZEObak, ZEOstart and Spongepower after the 14 days cycle..

    Thanks for your help..

    My experience with zeostart3 is after a while of recommended dosage cyano will appear. By dosing cyanoclean combine with A balance and one more cant remember what will help clear clear but it will just keep coming back. I have since reduce my Zeostart from 5 to 1.5-2ml and I didn't have cyano issue

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    D.G's 6ft Reef Tank

    in Members Tank & Specs

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    Hopefully someone can help me clarify this initial dosing of Zeovit products..

    My 6ft tank's total water volume including sump and taking away the volume of the rocks, sand, bio filter media and all equipments should roughly be around 757 litres/200 gallons..

    I'm not exactly sure if that figure is right, please share if anyone has a similar sized tank..

     

    According to the Zeovit website the 1st dose is as stated. 

    ZEObak: 5 ml per 100 litres/25 gallons

    ZEOstart: 10 ml per 100 litres/25 gallons

    Sponge Power: 3 ml per 100 litres/25 gallons

    My question is if my tank's volume is around 200 gallons then my initial dose of ZEObak is 40ml, and thats a lot since the large bottle of ZEObak is only 50ml.. 

    Just wanna be sure of the dosage as I don't want to overdose.

     

    Thanks for the help..

     

    zeobak should be dose in drops instead of ml. Manual says 2-4drops per 100L. Taking yours at 750L should be about 30drops. This should be about right to kick start your Zeovit system along with zeostart3 and zeofood/spongepower

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    Remember that this INITIAL dose only last 2weeks.

    Reason is to build up bacterial colony. After which follow the manual dosage. Take note that after U change your Zeovit rocks, u do not need to do this initial dose anymore.

    Dosing of Zeostart 3 must be monitored closely and adjust your dosage accordingly. From my experience, I suggest your half the recommended dosage of Zeostart.

    Sps love story

    in Members Tank & Specs

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    Im happy with the pump. Rated 7500l but works the same as compare to my old China brand 12k DC pump. I'm totally in love with its wireless control capability with reef link. I'm now able to control not only my mp40s but also return pump. Most importantly, the pump also feel very solid in comparison to the old 12k pump.

    The only thing I didn't like was that it only come with a 19mm pressure side connector. Easily solve with a reducer just that I'm a lazy person having to go out to look for it

    I also like the metal mounting bracket that's make of metal. 81350a717f6297fe2e5fb1c8863b21ce.jpg

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    WTT: RBTA

    in Swop Shop

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    Market price for a anemone should be around $40-$50 (correct me if I'm wrong). I have even paid above $100 for a deep sea anemone in the past. Sad to say it did not survive. As such, I would appreciate reefers who are proposing to trade do not equate my nominal price of $10 to the market price for your corals, i.e. 2 anemones for the $20 you paid for your coral frag. We trade when we have extra to spare. Value is subjective. 

    U mean got people offer u a frag of Erm.. Say ssc market $100. Ask u to top up $90? Haha

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