Prodibio vs Zeovit

[bklynreef]

I'm looking in to prodibio vs zeovit. Seems like prodibio is a set it and forget it type pf thing where as zeovit needs a reactor and dealing with shaking it everyday. I'm not and expert on this by far but just started researching RC on the subject. I've read some people incorporate both. I like the fact that it keeps water crystal clear, phosphates and nitrates at zero, gives corals their growth and colors and is easy to dose. Another big reason for me to start using this is the amount of Monet I'm spending on GFO yearly. If this can cost the same or even if it cost a little more more than GFO then I may be sold. The pluses out way the minuses IMO.
I'd like to hear from users of both with their opinions on which is better and why.
Costs, pros to both and minuses to both. Systems crashing or the like.

 

[jackson6745]

With Prodibio you crack a few ampules every 2 weeks. Pretty easy. Not as detailed or controlled as zeo, but a simple way to help control nutrient. The thing with prodibio, zeo, or any carbon source, is that you should only use it if you actually "need" it. I've seen other tanks (as well as my previous experiences) that dosed carbon sources without a high bioload or nutrient level. The result was stripped looking tanks with pale, unhealthily SPS with STN/RTN. There is a reason why all of these dosing methods have some type of "food" additives. It's a PITA to balance your nutrients like this though

From what you told me about your system I would go wither with prodibio or maybe consider pellets. Zeo is going to cost a fortune with your water volume.