Zeovit versus NP Biopellets

[Jays333]

I have a 180 Gallon mixed reef that is a little over a year old now. The last few months I have started to have some algae issues. My nitrates have always been 0 and continue to be non existent, but I'm sure phosphates must be available for the algae.

I have been researching the basic 4 of the zeovit system, and the NP Biopellets.

I currently dose 2 part from bulk reef supply, and do daily small water changes so I don't mind daily maintenance of 10 to 15 minutes.
Looking for feedback on the positives and negatives of both treatments.

Jay

 

[JayM]

you would have enjoyed the presentation Murray Camp gave on the Probiotics this past summer. While I think the premise is similar, the biopellets are consumed by the bacteria as a food source, while the zeo rocks are a medium for the bacteria to grow. Both systems need aggressive skimming, and (as you indicated) daily maintenance. The Zeo system also has a coral feeding amino acid mix....

 

[mandrake]

I have been running my 120 on the zeo system for 18 mos. I dont mind the dosing part ,it only takes a couple minutes a day.The supplements seem expensive but last a long time since you are only dosing drops. I would recomend checking the zeovit forum for details and take it slowly, it isnt a miracle cure but many people have been successful using this method coupled with good husbandry practices. I cant speak about pellets, I have no experience with that system.