Korallen-Zucht ZEOfood 7 Bacteria and Coral Food

Keep corals properly fed in your ZEOvit low-nutrient reef aquarium system. Korallen-Zucht ZEOfood 7 Bacteria and Coral Food contains more than 95 substances including amino acids, vitamins and carbon to support enhanced growth of all aquarium corals as well as beneficial bacteria. Unique solution allows corals to better utilize necessary nutrients for brilliant natural coloration.

When used as part of the ZEOvit low-nutrient reef aquarium system, ZEOfood 7 Bacteria and Coral Food feeds and allows the multiplication of the beneficial bacterial fauna found in Korallen-Zucht ZEObak Microorganism Solution. Proper use supports a stable foundation for healthy, well-balanced and effective nutrient reduction essential to the ZEOvit system.

Goal for the ZEOvit low-nutrient reef aquarium system
The purpose of the ZEOvit system is to create a low nutrient, near natural levels, environment. The goal is to reduce measurable levels of nitrate (NO3) and phosphate (PO4) without lowering the levels of important minerals, like calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), Potassium (K+) and carbonate hardness (KH), such that addition of these trace elements is minimal.

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• Amount to be used in newly established tanks with fresh water and live rock (non-stocked):
  • During the start of the ZEOvit system: 2-4 drops per 25 gallons net water volume daily over a period of 2 weeks. Subsequently, dose 1 - 2 drops per 25 gallons net water volume once or twice weekly until the change of ZEOvit Filter Media.
  • After the first exchange of ZEOvit Filter Media: Every other day 1 drop per 25 gallons net water volume over a period of 2 weeks. Subsequently, dose 1 drop per 25 gallons net water volume two to three times weekly.
• Amount to be used in tanks with high nutrient load and in tanks using ZEOvit Filter Media for the first time (already stocked):
  • During the start of the ZEOvit system: Dose 1 drop per 25 gallons net water volume daily over a period of 2 weeks. Subsequently, dose 1 drop per 25 gallons net water volume two to three times weekly until the exchange of ZEOvit Filter Media.
  • After the first exchange of ZEOvit Filter Media: Every other day 1 drop per 25 gallons net water volume over a period of two weeks. Subsequently, dose 1 drop per 25 gallons net water volume two to three times weekly.
• Amount to be used in tanks, which are nutrient poor and running stable with ZEOvit system (already stocked):
  • Dose 1 drop per 25 gallons net water volume every third day over a period of 2 weeks every time ZEOvit Filter Media is exchanged. Otherwise, dose 1 drop per 25 gallons net water volume once or twice weekly.

Please keep in mind that the 3 different phases may vary in duration considerably. Adjust dosing to the phases accordingly.

General Information
Korallen-Zucht ZEOfood 7 Bacteria and Coral Food is delivered in liquid form, dosed at the same time and in combination with the microorganism solution ZEObak. The purpose of this product is twofold:

1. Multiplication and food for the dosed microorganisms
2. Food source for corals

ZEOfood7 contains amino acids as well as several vitamins, which enable the coral to take up necessary nutrients leading to natural coloration. The manufacturer has chosen to describe this product with version numbers because of the continued improvement of the system. The products are appropriately named including the number of the version (e.g. ZEOfood7). Starting with version 7 of this product (ZEOfood7), a darkening of the tissue will not occur, even if overdosed heavily. Another indicator is the formation of a heavy bacterial film on the decoration and the tank glass/walls. Even though this film is welcome, it should be kept low for purely aesthetic reasons. Similar as with ZEOstart, it is possible that a visible brown or light green bacterial film that looks like a diatom bloom will develop. When this occurs, the manufacturer recommends that dosing of ZEOfood7 and ZEOstart be ceased for a few days until the film is gone. This film usually builds when there is an over dosage. Adjusting your dosing amount accordingly.