SRC Member starfish123 Posted May 4, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted May 4, 2013 anyone can comment on the above product? is it effective? thinking of trying it out for my mixed reef(sps/zoos). since biokit comprises of iodine and strontium,do i still need to dose these elements? appreciate all advise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member starfish123 Posted May 5, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 5, 2013 no one use before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member starfish123 Posted May 5, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 5, 2013 or any for bioclean? is bioptim and biodigest in different vials or are they combined into one vial? and how is the dosing instructions like? instructions on madpetz website and prodibio's website is different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherman Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Bioptim and Biodigest is in different vial. One is food and one is bacteria if I remember correctly Quote 6.5 * 2 * 2 + 3.75 * 1.5 *1.5,(Decomn on 14/9/08) 4*2*2 + 2.5*1.25*1.25 (Decomn on 1/8/09) 5*2*2 (Fully LED light system, 140 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 2.5*2*2(Fully LED Light System,96 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 5*2.5*2(LED only) Eheim return 1 * pump 1 HP Daikin compressor with cooling coil 2 Jebao OW40, 1 ecotech MP40, 1X6085 Tunze wm, 1 CURVE 7 Skimmer 1 DIY 80 led control by Bluefish mini 1 radion XR30W G2, 2 Radion XR15G3 Sump area lite by 5 ft T5 , 6 * SSC 3 watt red LED for refugium 1 Full spectrum E27 led light 1 CR control by bubble count Start No Water Change since 1st Dec 2016 Add new 2.5x2x 1.5 ft [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouldian Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Biokit Reef consists of: BioDigest: - composed of live bacterial strains - aquarium cleaning by waste matter digestion is helped by the presence of numerous different strains of heterotrophic bacteria - nitrates and phosphates are reduced in your salt water aquarium - enables water to be effectively purified - prevents the spread of filamentous algae - converts ammonia into nitrites - nitrites into nitrates - and - nitrates into nitrogen Bioptim: - contains all the microelements needed for aquarium life (amino acids, enzymes, natural vitamins…) - provides trace elements: sulphur for proteins, iron for plants and fish blood... - dynamises the cellular metabolism of most of the bacteria living in salt wateraquariums - Bioptim speedily accelerates the digestion of organic matter - fIt also facilitates the elimination of nitrates and phosphates Reef_Booster: - Favours the development of corals, clams and micro-fauna - Helps to the reduction of nitrates and phosphate - Contains very high concentrations of the polyunsaturated ω3-fatty acid groups Iodi+ : - Supplies the hard corals in your aquarium with the iodine they need to grow and for colouration - Combats coral bleaching Stronti+ : - Assists in the development of the red and coralline algae that produce the live rock decor - Provides all the strontium needed for optimum and healthy coral, clam and coralline algae growth I personally don't use Iodi+ and Stronti+ as I do not feels that the depletion is sufficient to warrant dosing. However, I like the BioDigest and Biotim as it is one of the few bacteria products that I have used that is able to bring my tank to Ultra Low Nutrient. As for ReefBooster, although I like this product, but I find that 1 vial is too much for my tank and thus I refrain from using it. Instead, I will add a couple of drop of Selcon to soak my pellets before feeding. HTH. Quote "Reefs, like forests, will only be protected in long term if they are appreciated" Dr. J.E.N. Veron Australian Institute of Marine Science -----------------------------------------------------------------------Member of:UEN: T08SS0098FPlease visit us here: http://www.facebook....uaristSocietySG Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....gid=34281892381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member starfish123 Posted May 6, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 6, 2013 Biokit Reef consists of: BioDigest: - composed of live bacterial strains - aquarium cleaning by waste matter digestion is helped by the presence of numerous different strains of heterotrophic bacteria - nitrates and phosphates are reduced in your salt water aquarium - enables water to be effectively purified - prevents the spread of filamentous algae - converts ammonia into nitrites - nitrites into nitrates - and - nitrates into nitrogen Bioptim: - contains all the microelements needed for aquarium life (amino acids, enzymes, natural vitamins…) - provides trace elements: sulphur for proteins, iron for plants and fish blood... - dynamises the cellular metabolism of most of the bacteria living in salt wateraquariums - Bioptim speedily accelerates the digestion of organic matter - fIt also facilitates the elimination of nitrates and phosphates Reef_Booster: - Favours the development of corals, clams and micro-fauna - Helps to the reduction of nitrates and phosphate - Contains very high concentrations of the polyunsaturated ω3-fatty acid groups Iodi+ : - Supplies the hard corals in your aquarium with the iodine they need to grow and for colouration - Combats coral bleaching Stronti+ : - Assists in the development of the red and coralline algae that produce the live rock decor - Provides all the strontium needed for optimum and healthy coral, clam and coralline algae growth I personally don't use Iodi+ and Stronti+ as I do not feels that the depletion is sufficient to warrant dosing. However, I like the BioDigest and Biotim as it is one of the few bacteria products that I have used that is able to bring my tank to Ultra Low Nutrient. As for ReefBooster, although I like this product, but I find that 1 vial is too much for my tank and thus I refrain from using it. Instead, I will add a couple of drop of Selcon to soak my pellets before feeding. HTH. thanks for your reply. so what is the dosing requirements for bioptim and biodigest? do you use them as a separate product or use both with prodibio bio clean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member starfish123 Posted May 6, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 6, 2013 Bioptim and Biodigest is in different vial. One is food and one is bacteria if I remember correctly thanks for reply too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouldian Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 thanks for your reply. so what is the dosing requirements for bioptim and biodigest? do you use them as a separate product or use both with prodibio bio clean? I usually buy biodigest and biotim separately and dose according to instructions. Quote "Reefs, like forests, will only be protected in long term if they are appreciated" Dr. J.E.N. Veron Australian Institute of Marine Science -----------------------------------------------------------------------Member of:UEN: T08SS0098FPlease visit us here: http://www.facebook....uaristSocietySG Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....gid=34281892381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member starfish123 Posted May 6, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 6, 2013 I usually buy biodigest and biotim separately and dose according to instructions. thanks. think i will try bioclean since there is both bioptim and biodigest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Evolutionz Posted May 10, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted May 10, 2013 don't mind i ask some question in your thread starfish123, I have a 70g~ water system which i want to bring to ULN system. it seems like bioclean-salt is a great choice. i plan to dose Reefbooster as nutrients after my system got to ULN.. what do you guys think? any other prodibio users? Quote EvolutionZ's Floating Reef: (Decommed) EvolutionZ's 4ft shallow Mixed Reef Build : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member starfish123 Posted May 18, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 18, 2013 anyone can advise on dosing procedure eg bioptim first or biodigest first? should it be dose on alternate weeks eg one week bioptim another week biodigest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Evolutionz Posted May 18, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted May 18, 2013 from what i know, Bioptim and biodigest works together, so you'll have to dose both together once every 2 weeks. If you plan on dosing reef booster, do so after 6 weeks of Biodigest/Bioptim dosing or when your nutrients get low, Quote EvolutionZ's Floating Reef: (Decommed) EvolutionZ's 4ft shallow Mixed Reef Build : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member starfish123 Posted May 18, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 18, 2013 from what i know, Bioptim and biodigest works together, so you'll have to dose both together once every 2 weeks. If you plan on dosing reef booster, do so after 6 weeks of Biodigest/Bioptim dosing or when your nutrients get low, thanks for your quick reply. don't think will dose reef booster though i read on rc that it is very good. heard somewhere that it will drive skimmer crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member starfish123 Posted June 16, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 16, 2013 quick question... can biodigest and bioptim be used with rowaphos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Evolutionz Posted June 16, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted June 16, 2013 from my understanding of carbon dosing, mainly it reduces nitrate, phosphate not so much.. i would suggest you to continue running rowaphos. Quote EvolutionZ's Floating Reef: (Decommed) EvolutionZ's 4ft shallow Mixed Reef Build : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member starfish123 Posted June 16, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 16, 2013 dono read on rc that should remove phosphate remiving media or it will reduce the efficiency of prodibio products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member starfish123 Posted June 16, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 16, 2013 from my understanding of carbon dosing, mainly it reduces nitrate, phosphate not so much.. i would suggest you to continue running rowaphos. and i am not sure if bioptim and biodigest is carbon dosing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouldian Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 dono read on rc that should remove phosphate remiving media or it will reduce the efficiency of prodibio products. For me, I will use PO4 media aggressively to lower PO4 prior to reaching ULN. I feel if PO4 is still high when the tank reaches ULN, you will get cyano bloom. This is just my observations and also confirmed by a few overseas seniors I met recently. Quote "Reefs, like forests, will only be protected in long term if they are appreciated" Dr. J.E.N. Veron Australian Institute of Marine Science -----------------------------------------------------------------------Member of:UEN: T08SS0098FPlease visit us here: http://www.facebook....uaristSocietySG Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....gid=34281892381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member starfish123 Posted June 17, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted June 17, 2013 For me, I will use PO4 media aggressively to lower PO4 prior to reaching ULN. I feel if PO4 is still high when the tank reaches ULN, you will get cyano bloom. This is just my observations and also confirmed by a few overseas seniors I met recently. thanks. will run rowa and stop prodibio products for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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