Some one had asked about this product and after researching it I have ordered one to try out. I thought it would be worth posting so others can benefit from the question and the answer given. Bob Goemans has written an article in support of this technology which is not a new idea but new to the hobby in finished form. So following is submitted for your review and consideration. Quoting jhnrb Ive read as much as I could find about your product, but, frankly am > still a bit skeptacle of its performance. could you provide me > with some data or material that will bring up to speed as to what > the product really does to the water and how. also how long will > it last, and how many can you run on one system. I have a 150 gal > in house and remotely another 200 gal for sumps, refuges, filters > etc out side in the fish equipment room. I am considering your > product but just am not yet convinced it is something I need. I > will have a full reef with fish. can you send me your best > material so I may be able to make an informed decision. I have > read the testimanials. thankyou in advance. oh and by the way I > have been asked by several individuals on our marine forum about > your poduct. I have to admit I am not well versed in the product, > so any information would be appreciated. > > Thank you > JR RESPONSE: For your system, even though you have approximately 300+ gallons in the entire set-up, would only need one X-225. This unit should be installed AFTER your sump (in the RETURN line) back to your tank. This line feeding into the tank is only circulating your 150 gallons - thus only calls for the X-150 or X-225. Since you are right at the cut-off point , I would recommend the X-225. Then of course, you could install another unit from the exiting tank water BEFOREe entry back to sump. But not necessary, since the above RETURN Line installation will be properly effecting your actual tank capacity of water. Now for your question about product operation. Hopefully, you have watched our VIDEO on website which explains in complete detail the internal functionality of our product. Here is LINK: [url]http://stream01.vmatrixmail.com/eco_aqualizer/playerHB_vm.php?mediaType=windows&browser=MSIE[/url] ECO-Aqualizer removes nothing from the water. It is specifically designed to boost the effectiveness of existing filtration, by realigning and orientating H2O molecules to help facilitate greater molecular transfers. Enabling your existing water and Oxygen atoms to INCREASE their capabilities many times over. ECO-Aqualizer does not directly increase the levels of Oxygen in water, but it does enable what is present to be used MORE easily and effectively by tank inhabitants. Even the Nitrogen Cycle bacteria BENEFITS. The result for aquariums is more efficient and effective ammonia removal by natural, mechanical, and biological filtering processes. PLUS, surface tension of water is reduced, thereby enabling the "skin" on the water surface to act more proficiently. Gases will cross the air/water interface with less effort (energy consumption). Carbon dioxide and other noxious gases can escape more readily, allowing more concentrated Oxygen in the water. This creates optimum conditions for easier utilization by aquatic livestock -and- greater oxidation of impurities. With increased Oxygen availability, both in the water and in their bodies, your tank inhabitants will expend LESS energy in just staying alive and being less stressed. With reserve energy to be more active - more enjoyable. Water stays FRESH longer and even the Oxygen that carries the red blood cells of fishes become ore efficient, boosting the Immune system to help prevent and cure diseases (again, less stress). As well, by CONSTANTLY reducing the Hydrogen Bonding between water molecules allows a list of benefits: (1) trace elements become unlocked from the highly structured molecule cluster. Allowing geater absorption by reef. (2) Light can travel with less restrictions and blockage from Hydrogen Bondage. Test shows an increase of 24% deeper penetration of Light. This is not only beneficial for Reef, but leaves aquarium water in a unbelieveable transparent nature. Nothing on the market can even come close to the clarity that ECO-Aqualizer provides. (clarity is established within the first 24 hours of installation). (3) Allows Oxygen to more efficently be used in the Nitrogen Cycle. Greater oxidation of impurities. Eliminating any ammonia spiking. Even with a drastic reduction of water changes (EX. 5% every 2 months). (4) Eliminating scum and sludge build-up. (even the build-up in filteration media). How is all this accomplished? In short, the ECO-Aqualizer constantly and repetitively REDUCES the IONIC BOND of H2O molecules. The BREAKING of Hydrogen bonds keeps water in a very EXCITED (activated) nature versus the typical nature of stale, stagnant water in the aquarium. This allows greater breakdown of impurities, harmful organic compounds and ammonia. Breaking of Hydrogen Bonds also keeps water vibrant and refreshed... where Energy Transfer within water molecules are continuous. ENERGY TRANSFERS??? What exactly does this mean? Whenever Bonds are broken - they will again Bond together very shortly. This is the nature of water. However, each time a bond breaks and then bonds back - their is MOVEMENT of the electrons that surrounds the Oxygen atoms. Basically, these electrons are always searching for another POSITVE charged element to ATTRACT to (or Bond to). In this case - the Hydrogen atom. Very important: When electrons jump from atom to atom - this is essentially OXIDATION. In aquarium terms - O.R.P. So ECO-Aqualizer is constantly and repetitively oxidizing impurities (ammonia). Ensuring that your tank will MAINTAIN high ORP readings. And lastly....... the ECO-Aqualizer also causes constant and reptitive damage to Green Algae. This damage is in the Mitosis process of green algae cellular division. Due to this problematic division - algae can no longer reproduce properly. Hence, algae reduction in the aquarium. Speaking from experience, if you are using R/O water in your reef - you can expect about a 95% reduction in green algae. My personal tank has not seen any green algae in over two years. It simply does not exist. Their is some brown - but NO green algae whatsoever. In closing, and I do apologize for such a long email, if you got a salt water aquarium. This product is a MUST. That is if you want to reduce: Salt expenses, chemical expenses, medications expenses, dead fish expenses, and time involved in maintenance and claning your tank. Their is a night and day differnce in your tank when using ECO-Aqualizer in the saltwater environment. I hope you do get a ECO-Aqualizer and HONESTLY share your experience with your forum hobbyists. In the past, we have found forums are of a very political nature and many times are controlled by big companies that do not want other new products to succeed. Simply because of market share! 70% of our business is referral. These are typical hobbyists - not your guru forum hobbyists. Just folks that want some help with their aquariums and tired of fish dying. We have succeeded in helping these folks. And gladly offer the 180 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are still not convinced - your money is totally refundable. So give this a try - you will not be sorry. If you think this product will not help - keep doing what you are doing. But if you truly want to start saving money and TIME - get an ECO-Aqualizer. Here is a 20% Discount Code: 227fish If you have further questions, please do ask. 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