Getting ready for Prodibio

[Rob]

i have been doing some research, and have decided that trying out Prodibio would be a great test for us to perform here.

i am planning on getting a 6-8 week supply (have to confirm this would be enough time to test) and documenting my progress here.

im going to try and post dosing details, and take photos of many of the corals as i progress through this. likely in 1 week intervals.

my call here is for questions or comments regarding this test. things you want me to look for, and anything like that

[CarmieJo]

I think it would be good if you did a series of photos at the same distance from the tank with the same tank and ambient lighting, using the same lens, f-stop, shutter speed, and ISO every time. At the end of the test you would have series of time lapsed photos that could prove really beneficial.

[Rob]

yes, i do plan on getting that..
im am doing more research now on the system. i do have some concerns before i start, and trying to find answers now

[avgjoe]

If you can, don't change any other variables. For some reason people in this hobby like to change lots of things all at once which does no good at determining what change was for the better or worse. Keep a good log of dosing and a journal of visual effects. Setup a tripod (don't move it) and take a pic everday. Like CarmieJo said, don't use automode on the camera for this will produce different results every time. This will show the results better than anything.

[Rob]

yes..
i am currently doing some more research, as i am concerned it will kill off my macro algae, i might have to setup something for that if i start to have problems.

which is another thing, i just added the fuge, so i want to give it some time to stabilize before i start.

i will be doing photos, full tank, and individual corals. probably weekly.
it appears that 6-8 weeks is the minimum in which affects would be noticeable, so i have to plan out a bit more.

open to any other suggestions

[pham411]

yes, jumpin on the band wagon huh rob. well do this together since i just started prodibio also. it will definately be cool to see the differences. can you post your water parameters, and what prodibio suplements you plan on dosing.

[Rob]

i have not actually figured out what im going to dose.. and i wasnt planning spending the $60-70 on CV either, so i still have some planning to do..

[fat walrus]

hey guys, can anyone define the similarities and the differences between the zeovit and the prodibio system? i saw a friend's tank today that started zeovit 2 weeks ago. turns out he got the stuff from another friend that decided it was not right for him. i know no details about the third friend's tank. i don't have much time to research or experiment, so can anyone answer my question in one paragraph?

[labman]

but it is hard to explain what they do is simuler but they do in difference ways. both appear to say they were 1st and the other is the copy cat my theroy is the goals are the same they just do it in different ways and I don't think the intent was to copy cat the other just what they do.. one difference I have heard is that with prodibio it is hard to overdose which is fairly easy with zeo I just got rid of all my zeo stuff I am going to try prodibio I know I am insane you don't have to tell me that. oh one big difference that Zeovit is German Prodibio is French lol. Rob if you are intrested I can get one of the largest Prodibio distribitors in the us to do a podcast with you.. hey what can I say I have allot of connections for still being a newbe.. oh and I told you that you could get Eric Borneman on good podcast by the way.. hmm guess I probably didn't answer the question well...

[JayBeDriften]

My question is what is Prodibio?

[labman]

more info also at www.prodibio.fr

The Prodibio Company combines science, advanced aquaculture techniques, and cutting edge biotechnology. Each ampoule is packed under nitrogen providing excellent product stability, retaining a strong concentration as it is sheltered from oxygen in the air.


To conceive and produce the most effective modern aquaculture products and present them in easy to use packaging.


Prodibio selects and uses specific non-pathogenic micro-organisms designed for aquaculture, the quality and purity of which are insured by stringent bio-chemical tests. Quality assurance and control programs are applied during the entire manufacturing process to guarantee an excellent product.


The rapid development of the aquarium hobby, especially reef and marine aquariums, confirms that man is in search of a successful and naturally balanced aquarium. The aquarium hobbyist of today increasingly turns away from chemical products, as the by-products are often more harmful than beneficial long-term. Microorganisms are integral parts of nature and are particularly important in the confines of an aquarium for the control of water quality.


The packaging in ampoules under nitrogen allows a very long conservation isolated from the oxygen of the air. This presentation is very economic because 100% the product is efficient whenever needed.

[JayBeDriften]

Rob, where are you placing your order for this. My sister is leaving to Europe in a few weeks and if it can only be sold their I might ask her to pick up some for me.

[labman]

there are two us vendors I know of right now..

http://robsreef.com/

no not our Rob lol

and where I ordered from he has free shipping till the end of august tell scott I sent you and select local pick up oh yeah select local pick up and mininum order of 50.00 bucks he also has Reef roids I here it's great food ordered some of that too..

http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/cat...p?cPath=86_188

[Rob]

thanks dave, i just placed my order..

[labman]

We can do a comparison I will take some before and after shots during shots also I am t5 and you are MH so that could be intresting can't wait to get it.. Did you find Scott helpfull guess you must have lol he's a good guy.. honest OMO

[Rob]

yes, he was very helpfull.
ordered the prodibio from him, and some