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Unread 09/03/2011, 04:20 PM   #1
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Aquavitro Fuel

Been using this for a couple weeks now and I must say my corals have went through a growth and color spurt since starting. I'm really impressed with this product.

I was dosing daily with Zeo supplements: Phols Exta special, Coral vitalizer, and HCAA's. Soon as I began using Fuel I had stopped using the Zeo stuff completely. I've been dosing 15ml every other morning and like I said I can definitely notice a difference.


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Unread 09/03/2011, 04:30 PM   #2
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Not familiar with the product, what exactly is it designed to do


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Unread 09/03/2011, 05:18 PM   #3
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Here's a link to it

http://www.aquavitro.com/Products/fuel.html

Honestly, I'm always disappointed in any type of supplement I buy for the tank. I never notice any difference when dosing or when not dosing. I DO however notice a difference with Fuel.


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Unread 09/03/2011, 05:27 PM   #4
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I decided to give this a try. Cant say that I have noticed any positive growth or characteristic. Are you using the recommended dose? Im starting off with half the recommended dose presently (as many recommend for this product).


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Unread 09/03/2011, 05:48 PM   #5
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I use it and can say it does work. I also saw increased color and growth.


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Unread 09/03/2011, 06:05 PM   #6
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I see it contains phosphorus and copper any issues with that?


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Unread 09/03/2011, 06:41 PM   #7
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I decided to give this a try. Cant say that I have noticed any positive growth or characteristic. Are you using the recommended dose? Im starting off with half the recommended dose presently (as many recommend for this product).
I think I'm using about the recommended dose. I use 15 ml every other day on about 110 gallons. So about 53ml a week which is right about the dose they recommend (they say 10ml per 40 gallons twice a week)


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Unread 09/03/2011, 06:43 PM   #8
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I will say I've always had trouble keeping my corals fed enough, even with heavy feedings my PO4 is 0 and NO3 is 0. This product may be helping my tank because of the extra nutrients. I haven't test PO4 or NO3 since starting the Fuel.


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Unread 09/03/2011, 07:54 PM   #9
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I use it and can say it does work. I also saw increased color and growth.
+1 good stuff


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Unread 09/03/2011, 11:03 PM   #10
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My LFS loads up there prop tanks with this, and I'm in same boat as OP. I dose Zeo stuff, but for a fraction of the price I notice better results with Fuel. I even have a friend who has put Fuel on a dosing pump. Need to get an update on how thats working for him.


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Unread 09/03/2011, 11:29 PM   #11
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so in addition to 2 part this would be the only other additive you guys use or how does this stuff work exactly


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Unread 09/04/2011, 06:50 AM   #12
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Here's a link to it

http://www.aquavitro.com/Products/fuel.html

Honestly, I'm always disappointed in any type of supplement I buy for the tank. I never notice any difference when dosing or when not dosing. I DO however notice a difference with Fuel.
Sounds promising. I'm curious to see how it works for you long term.


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Unread 11/06/2011, 07:40 PM   #13
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how is the fuel working out on the dosing pump?

if its on dosing its not agitated and refrigerated...any concerns??


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Unread 11/06/2011, 07:49 PM   #14
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I been using fuel for 2 months my PE and Growth is noticeably better. I use it with vinegar dosing and running GFO.


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Unread 11/06/2011, 07:59 PM   #15
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I am kicking myself right now, I had a bottle of this stuff in my hand yesterday at my LFS, and put it down and didn't buy it.I feel a bit like a moron...I have been using Reef Plus for Amino, Vitamin C, and Vitamins.I am deffinately switching to Aquavitro Fuel.


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Unread 11/06/2011, 11:00 PM   #16
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Started using it 3 weeks ago, notice polyp extension is better, not sure about growth. I did start having a diatom bloom though, not sure if it's from fuel bc started seeing it before use.


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Unread 11/06/2011, 11:22 PM   #17
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Anyone know who sells it online?


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Unread 11/07/2011, 08:36 AM   #18
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Anyone know who sells it online?
It cannot be sold online. It is a brick and mortar only line of products.


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Unread 11/07/2011, 08:44 AM   #19
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I had better results with the standard Reef Plus than Fuel. Pale SPS showed no improvement with dosing Fuel. After a switch to Zeo, MAJOR improvements after only one weeks worth of dosing. Pohl's extra, Sponge Power, CV, and AA's.
Zeo for me


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Unread 11/07/2011, 03:58 PM   #20
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I used it for about 6 months up until I changed over to RS's Reef Energy A & B which is a better "Cleaner" product.

The reason I did is it totally dusted my glass even with No3 0 & No4 0.02. How ever to be fair I was not carbon dosing with methonal as I am now.I think its a good product....the entire line is good. I dose a cap of 8.4 every three day for PH.


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Unread 11/07/2011, 06:12 PM   #21
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I use it and like it, LFS is bringing it in 4ltr jugs!!
but if overdone I've found it can cause an algae bloom on my rock work.


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Unread 11/07/2011, 07:25 PM   #22
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I stopped and see no diff.


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Unread 11/07/2011, 07:49 PM   #23
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I've been using it for quite some time and my acros have never looked better. I dose 2x a week. I use it after the lights are out.

My other corals, zoas palys and lps, seem to like it too!


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Unread 11/08/2011, 11:09 AM   #24
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I have in fact since I stopped dosing everything but kalk seen a pretty good improvement in color and grow is still the same but colors have popped! Not dosing lugol's, fuel or potassium at all. K.I.S.S


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Unread 11/08/2011, 11:58 AM   #25
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I used this stuff a little and noticed results. I went alittle crazy with it and bought 15 bottles of the large quantity bottle. Even with a 700 gallon system I have only used 1 1/2 bottles in a 8 months or so. I have a over growth of some plating algae on rocks dont know if this is the cause, but acros have new tips and look good


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