I don't think Zeo is cheating.. may be a little more science based without really having any evidence, but the results show otherwise. A lot of people can reach similar results with carbon dosing but it will vary in every tank. In the end it's what we can do to make the inhabitants stress free and healthy. I'm sure the fish enjoy a cleaner tank as well

If i had a big enough sump, I would incorporate the zeo method, but for now, Vodka will help me keep my nitrates at zero; phosphates is unknown since most hobby kits suck. I just judge by coral growth, etc...