Vodka dosing?!?!?!?

[AR0026]

Anyone ever dose Vodka in there reef tank??
From what I read, it does a lot of good... But how do you do it? And how much??

 

[ZANYMASTER]

There are a ton of threads about that but it does have a downside too like it may cause a algae outbreak as well.

 

[NYPDFrogman]

been Vodka dosing going on 2 years now
read up on it need to start slow monitor your water there is no stead fast rule
regarding how much to use per gallon. you need a high quality test kit for nitrates ( I use a lamotte) and a photometer for phosphates

 

[AR0026]

Hey Frogman..

Are you suppose to dose every day??
The more proof the better, right??
I want to start, but still a little hesitant... How much would I start with for a 26 gallon bow front???

Thanks,
Antonio.

 

[NYPDFrogman]

Hey Frogman..

Are you suppose to dose every day??
The more proof the better, right??
I want to start, but still a little hesitant... How much would I start with for a 26 gallon bow front???

Thanks,
Antonio.

yes you dose every day
I believe I started with .25ml per gallon you need to check the water daily and monitor nitrates and Phosphates and adjust accordingly it's not going to happen overnight nothing good happens fast in a reef tank!
been a long day I will do some research and hit you back with a link to read up on it like I said no 2 tanks are same and there is no steadfast rules