Update 3: Nearly two years of Zeovit and how it worked for us. | 52 Weeks of Reefing

It's been almost two years since we started the BRS160 Reef Savvy saltwater reef tank and we've been steadily using the Zeovit program with amazing results! Here's Ryan's thoughts on how Zeovit worked for this tank and how the Triton Method may stack up!
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[@anthonyragan2696]

The BRS 160 is becoming a beautiful tank. You've done a great job with it.

[@mebeknobby]

Love it! I would love to see a comparison of reefing methods tested. Example. Multiple tanks with the same hardware (lights, rockscape, sandbed, lighting, pumps, etc.) then do a different method on each. (Triton, zeovit, redsea, etc) Always add the same live stock and frags from the same mother colony, etc. I know so many origins are out there and methods... this could help people pick which one would work for each person!

[@Jaguarboy11]

This is probably the best idea I've read.

[@hon-kitchang8085]

Goes to show what a great system Zeovit is and hopefully this silences the critics who seem to be stuck in the 1990s with their insistence that dosing anything besides calcium, alkalinity and magnesium is sacrilegious to the reefing gods.

[@green3760]

Great to see an update. This series helped me greatly when setting up my first tank and I was able to take quite a few pointers from it... My tank is a predator tank with a some easy Zoas and morphs so I obviously didn't need it a pristine as sps tank. Thanks again,for this series

[@Paquidermo00]

Can you make a video explaining how much does it cost to operate a tank using Zeovit products? for us the budget reef keeping. You guys rock by the way.

[@CrustyBollox]

Great video, guys! You inspired me to try zeovit with the original series on the BRS160, and I have had great success.

[@tracydoll7910]

LOL fabulous timing. I was just thinking today there needed to be a BRS160 update. :D

[@Wkegge]

This tank seriously is making me take a step back and look at my own, I have had nowhere near the success you guys are at and my tank is 2-3 times older than yours. Fingers crossed I win this zeo setuip, I would love to see my tank shine.

[@lisadimercurio9473]

uh, no, I'm going to win the zeo package lol

[@Bbadger81]

Great write up on the 160, kind of feels like a conclusion. I started my reef tank the same time as 160 setup and have been dosing nopox from the start but now I'm taking the plunge and trying the refuguium cheato factory for nutrient export just like you plan to.

[@ReeferGil]

Amazing growth and coloration.

[@vinnyvici2835]

Can't wait to see how the Triton method compares.

[@davidburnside8370]

Tank looks amazing BRS just as expected! Fingers crossed for the Zeovit Starter package!

[@adrhdz93]

you guys are legends. love BRStv!

[@Reject06]

Yes! Been wondering how this was doing.

[@captivebredcanada]

Great video. It's amazing so much time has passed. I always thought the pastel look of zeovit was due to the uln. I think this is probably one of the best documented reef tanks out there. Keep up the good work.

[@PSCThrillSeeker]

Ryan I would have to agree with you ... if you're not in tune with your reef aquarium why bother owning one? What I dread the most is water changes and filter socks ... but I do the maintenance. Checking parameters and feeding are the easy stuff, and like you, I enjoy the interaction with my reef aquarium

[@davidrivas2127]

Oh damn lmao also talk about how much this type of setup was all in all. I think that would be extremely compelling to everyone haha

[@DarkSky0685]

When are you guys going to start making 4k videos? :) I don't think I could do the zeo system myself. That extra 2-3 minutes of looking at the tank would always result in me putting my hands in the tank. I find I get better growth from my SPS when I don't touch a thing for days at a time. I've pretty much automated every aspect of my tank aside from filling the ATO tank - all of it ran by my v1 Cerebra. Really wish they'd hurry up on the v2! :)

[@JohnJohn-hv4ef]

Your corals look great and they have light colored tissue even without zeospur. They look better than most tanks I've seen thanks to your very low nitrates and phosphates. That being said, I would love to see what zeospur could do for this tank.

[@Cycnoches2012]

I wonder if that is why other systems are split based on the phase of growth the coral is in either color or growing?

[@sheldonjessup]

I think you should dose zero spur one time before transitioning over to the triton method I feel like the Zeos spur gives a unique look that cannot be replicated

[@myreeflife7072]

That tank looks sweet!

[@bennyboy97100]

Great video as always!

[@The_reel_archer]

What fish is the anthia looking fish with spots on it!? I love it!

[@The_reel_archer]

htwnboo thank you!!

[@lowefx]

Few questions for other Zeo users, How do you get rid of the diatoms? And has anyone ran Cheato with their Zeovit?

[@MatthewJHoodStudios]

Question first: do you have any sort of clean up crew (snails, shrimp, ect..)? If so, what. I did start to run Zeo 2 months ago, but am only about to put first corals in now. They have been in quarantine. We'll see how the next 6 months go. =)

[@COOPERSCICHILDS]

I'm learning

[@lisadimercurio9473]

Will you please tell us which blue bottles you use on the BRS160? Great video, keep them coming

[@lisadimercurio9473]

If it isn't too much trouble I would love just the list of what you use, thank you

[@9StickNate]

The results look pretty sweet! Can you dilute the Zeostart and add it to a dosing container? My reef is 65 gallons and I doubt my doser can dose such a low level without dilution.

[@stijntaelman]

Hello, you CAN dilute it with RODI water, BUT you must be very careful, because should any small number of bacteria be able to enter the solution, they will multiply fast and your solution will become unusable. the correct procedure involves heating RODI to 90 degrees Celcius and then mixing it. the exact steps are described somewhere on zeovit.com by G.Alexander

[@Quepiid]

I carbon dose (sugar) and I started off doing it daily. Never actually measured it. Just tossed some in everyday. My nitrates where over 160 at the time. I want nothing it moving. One day I added about 2-3 times as much as I normally do and notice the tank got cloudy for about a day or 2 I did not add any sugar during this time to allow it to die down. Tested it after that and nitrates were down to 5. I kept up with it for a while after that. But then got cyano. Not bad but it was there. I used chemiclean and now I only added some sugar in the tank every now and then. Maybe once a week. I still maintain an 0-5 ppm nitrate reading.

[@TheNy615]

Yeah I’ve doing it for 3 years

[@chriscolt8940]

I'd love to have that for my nano tank!!

[@erinconnolly8372]

If you don't mind me asking what were you running your alkalinity at while using the zeovit program?

[@Nicole-muis]

Heey I have been thinking about starting a reef aquarium, I looked at several tanks and am highly considering the aqua medic blenny advanced (I know a nano is harder than a bigger tank but I don't have a lot of space and with a good maintenance scedulel I am pretty sure I can handle it) would you recommend this tank to a new reefer who wants to do sps in the future

[@gordonsmith2551]

The BRS 160 looks fantastic and I am starting to see some positive results with my Zeovit system. Can I ask the current dosing regimen is for the BRS160? I've had conflicting advice and I am wondering if I am getting the full benefits.

[@gordonsmith2551]

Thanks a lot! Any reason why you stopped? Also did you add the supplements every day?

[@lisafoster4468]

What species is that purple wrasse?

[@mattreefer2718]

Seriously considering switching zeovit. Maybe an obvious answer but do you still have to dose a 2-part?

[@PsychoAxeMan]

That's very interesting 🤔

[@skullartcollector]

Are you still running any other reactors aside from zeolite, go, bio reactor?etc... how do you think this method works with eels..lots o waste! Thanks

[@steevareno2002]

Looking sweet! What's your current t5 combo?

[@eddylorenzo5033]

What's that growing on backside of tank glass is that barnacles

[@BRStv]

That would be coralline algae. It's generally regarded as a good algae in saltwater aquariums 🙂

[@ViceEZ]

I just am still so sad that Saltwater Empire closed down today :(

[@JoelRodriguez-dn8db]

nice

[@googIereallysucks]

When you say no3 and po4 levels were near 0. What were your actual levels?

[@googIereallysucks]

BulkReefSupplyCom thanks for the reply! I feed a ton also, but when I get undetectable no3 I notice my lps get slightly shrunken. Thoughts?

[@darkrain1238]

I have 2 questions I found a Blackbox light that grows sps and LPS on amazon for 100 $ and some water pumps for 12 $ idk should I get them I'm get a long 50 gallon tank and I'm like 14 and been saveing up for a while what should I do get better on brand stuff or knock off on amazon I leaning toward the knock of bc reviews are good and there cheap what should I do

[@darkrain1238]

BulkReefSupplyCom ok what should I not get light for my tank yet bc I can't afford normal lights

[@darkrain1238]

BulkReefSupplyCom thanks for answering

[@tom-andrethomsen]

I recommend that you create an account on the reef2reef forum, and ask the good people there. It is the forum that BRS seems to be the most active on. You are also welcome to join the inclusive nano-reef.com, my home ❤

[@Nicole-vg2qz]

Can you show how you set up the zeovit ATO I see you modified the bottle lids? What did you use and how did you do that. I want to do something similar. Thanks

[@Nicole-vg2qz]

thanks!

[@mikehoppa5925]

When did you swith from the triton method? ImI recall seeing in one one the videos in the series you you were getting rid of zeovit setup and going with the refugium and the triton method.. when did you change it back to zeovit?

[@lisadimercurio9473]

are you switching to Triton so you can stop water changes? Probably so you can give your honest opion on Triton?

[@legozombiemocmaker8026]

Do you still have the twin spot goby's

[@ozzyheather9242]

Could the Zeovit be placed in a bag into any sort of canister filter eg FX6? Thanks.

[@ozzyheather9242]

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction again!!

[@opethmike]

May I hug the BRS160?

[@JohnJohn-hv4ef]

I know there must be a video where this is mentioned, but I can't find it. Could you please tell me the basic parameters of this tank? Ph, Alk, Salinity, and temperature? Thank you.

[@JohnJohn-hv4ef]

Thank you.

[@DanielVazquez]

What sand did you use in this particular tank?

[@tomg5405]

How are the color vs other methods you run?

[@BRStv]

Now that we're back to running some of the KZ products on the BRS160, the colors have never looked better. Not sure what it is, but the KZ supplements sure work well!

[@johnm7507]

REGARDING THE SPOTTED FISH IN YOU TANK, ARE THEY A FORM OF ANTHIAS?

[@theideaofclips5481]

john m yes blotched anthias deep water fish

[@johnm7507]

OK, I HAVE SEEN THEM FOR SALE ON LIVE AQUARIA. ARE THEY FAIRLY HARDY? DO YOU HAVE A GOOD SOURCE? ALSO I NOTICED YOU DO NOT COVER THE BRS 160 SO I AM ASSUMING THEY ARE NOT JUMPERS. MY TANK IS NOT COVERED AS WELL.

[@scrubsmcgrubs7551]

You use the a360 for this tank?

[@theideaofclips5481]

What the tank temp

[@TheGabrielberki]

What are some of the best methods for dealing with red slime?

[@danielcook9480]

Conch Snails, in my opinion offer an excellent method of red slime removal. I had a situation where my tanks (73 gal bow front) sand was 70% covered with red slime. I added 2 conch snails an d within 2 weeks they had the problem completely under control. I have heard that you need to watch them carefully because if they don't have enough to eat (red slime, cyano, etc) they can die and thus cause a nitrate spike. I haven't had this issue.

[@davidrivas2127]

Can you make a video on all the corals in the BRS 160?

[@davidrivas2127]

BulkReefSupplyCom thanks for replying!! And are you still taking questions to make videos of?

[@1997LT1Camaro]

What is was the water change schedule on the BRS 160 when using zeovit? I'm conflicted in a way. I want to use zeovit, but like the idea of triton method with no water change also.

[@1997LT1Camaro]

BulkReefSupplyCom Hey thanks for the reply! I'm heavily considering using the zeovit setup with the icp testing in the future. I'm just wondering if you replace all trace elements and balance while removing nitrate/phosphate. Is there a heavy need for a regular water change schedule when using icp testing? I know zeovit recommends changing water, but I watched the triton macna presentation and it got me thinking about using them together.

[@1997LT1Camaro]

Excellent thanks so much for the info!

[@swizyop4250]

Hey! I have a 10g IM nuvo tank with 2 clownfish and a few easy soft corals. I have had the tank for about a year and wanted to change something. I wanted to swap out my current rock and add new reef saver dry live rock. I know I will have to cure it before adding it to the tank, but do you think this is harmful to my fish and corals?

[@swizyop4250]

BulkReefSupplyCom Thanks for the help 🙂I have some rock rubble in my tank with coralline algae in my tank (live rock). Do you recommend I add those small pieces of rock into to the bucket that I'm curing the new rock in? I was also going to add some biopspira.

[@swizyop4250]

BulkReefSupplyCom Do you recommend I add the new rock to a bucket with some rock that I currently have in my tank? Or add biospira to make the curing quicker?

[@TheJohnny220]

I disagree the real reason you never had pastel corals is because you did not select pastel colored corals not because you did not add spur

[@luckyfukr]

Could you touch on the long-term costs of using Zeovit? What was the grand total for 12 months of little blue bottles? You guys mentioned that zeovit wasn't cheap a few times in past videos, so I'd be curious to know what the reactor, media, special carbon, and actual additives totaled up to. I've been using the KZ Nano Pack to test some of their non-system exclusive supplements on my 90g and I will admit, I'm very impressed with the results, that said those little bottles go REALLY fast. To keep up and continue using is going to cost me. Using the rest of the system must be $$$.

[@reefingwithl4188]

Albert Manduca also interested, I am thinking of going full ZEO for a 180g mixed reef but I am not sure about the cost.

[@parrottbay88]

Cmon I really like to win this bc I don't think I'll ever get it otherwise

[@pdiehm]

I am sure it works but it's expensive.

[@muffemod]

The hobby is expensive.