pokerfish
daily puffer
Just read a very thorough artical on vodka dosing. Seems too good to be true. Is this a common accepted practice? If so why isn't everyone doing it? One shot for me...one for the tank...salute!
Is vodka dosing an accepted practice?
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bjohanson1234
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From what I understand, it works because you are feeding bacteria the vodka and in order to grow, they consume the nutrients in the water. Then the skimmer takes out the extra bacteria. Not many people do vodka/carbon dosing since it requires a meticulous routine. Also, if you over dose, you can very easily crash a tank.
I know there was a member on here that attempted it, but not sure what their results were.
I know there was a member on here that attempted it, but not sure what their results were.
parrotchute
DUSTOFF MEDEVAC
+1 BJ - it can be very touchy and probably not the best practice for someone new to take on.
It's generally used to get tanks to a very low nutrient level, and many types of corals would need supplemental feeding, defeating the purpose. This is why you see it largely on SPS only tanks.
It's generally used to get tanks to a very low nutrient level, and many types of corals would need supplemental feeding, defeating the purpose. This is why you see it largely on SPS only tanks.
Bifferwine
I am a girl
Not to many people do it. Too many stories of tanks crashing for the average reefer to be comfortable with it, I think.
Bifferwine
I am a girl
Are you seeing better polyp extension and coloration this morning? :)
parrotchute
DUSTOFF MEDEVAC
MWAHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHA :Cheers:
