ZEObak Microorganism Solution

Beneficial Bacteria for the ZEOvit System

• Contains Multiple Bacterial Strains
• Helps Reduce Nitrate & Phosphate Through Biological Nutrient Processing
• Supports the Formation of Bacterioplankton

Korallen-Zucht ZEObak is the bacterial component of the ZEOvit system. It contains several bacterial strains that help establish and maintain the biological processes used to manage nitrate and phosphate in a low-nutrient reef aquarium.

When used alongside ZEOvit Media, ZEOstart, and ZEOfood Plus, ZEObak helps build the bacterial population that drives the ZEOvit method. As these bacteria consume nutrients, nitrate and phosphate become incorporated into bacterial biomass and bacterioplankton, which can then be removed through efficient protein skimming or consumed by corals.

How the ZEOvit System Works

The ZEOvit system uses beneficial bacteria to help keep nitrate and phosphate at very low levels. Think of it as creating a controlled environment where those bacteria can grow, process nutrients, and help keep the aquarium water clean.

ZEOvit Media provides the surface and filtration environment for the system. ZEObak adds the beneficial bacteria, while ZEOstart helps those bacteria grow and reproduce. ZEOfood Plus provides additional nutrition to support the system and the corals.

As the bacteria grow, they consume nutrients in the aquarium. Agitating the ZEOvit Media helps release accumulated material and bacterial biomass into the water, where it can be removed by the protein skimmer or consumed by corals and other filter-feeding organisms.

The goal is to maintain a stable, low-nutrient environment that supports strong coral coloration and growth without stripping the aquarium of nutrients too quickly.

How ZEObak Fits Into the ZEOvit System

ZEObak supplies the bacterial cultures that form the biological foundation of the Korallen-Zucht ZEOvit method. These bacteria work together with ZEOvit Media, ZEOstart, and ZEOfood Plus to establish the nutrient-processing system used to maintain low nitrate and phosphate levels.

• ZEOvit Media: Provides the physical filtration component of the system
• ZEObak: Supplies beneficial bacterial cultures that form the proper chain for nutrient reduction
• ZEOstart: Promotes the reproduction of all nitrifying bacteria in the aquarium
• ZEOfood Plus: A nutritional supplement for the corals that leads to brilliant coloration

As the bacterial population develops, it forms bacterioplankton that can serve as a natural food source for many corals while excess bacterial biomass and bound nutrients can be exported through protein skimming.

Recommended Use

Dosage: 1 drop per 25 gallons (100 L) of aquarium water once or twice per week, depending on aquarium stocking.

Shelf Life: 3 years

What's Included?

Korallen-Zucht ZEObak Microorganism Solution