Starting vodka dosing

[vashawn]

Hey guys need some help before I start this process. Like a lot of us I'm having problem stabilizing my nitrate (20-40ppm API) and Phos (1.0-2.0ppm API).
Tank has been running for over a year.
I cut down on my lights (led) and feeding
Water total vol= 300
Fish=10
Mixed reef mainly softie (3 mini cool sps)
Reef oct skimmer
Brs dual reactor (both cambers using bra rox Carbon)
No GFO
Question is how much vodka(Georgia) should I start dosing?

 

[vashawn]

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[jcs11236]

Your levels are not bad at all. Especially for dosing vodka. But if u are to, Google vodka dosing chart and follow it.

 

[greg 45]

There is a good article on vsv by TMZ on reef central it's a long read .I have had better results dosing vodka and vinegar at the same time. It seems to work better . Every tank is different go slow .

 

[theMeat]

Hey Shawn
The amount you dose depends on proof %
Here's an article with gallons in system, proofs, and time tables, follow it. You need an accurate way of testing phosphates.
It could take some time before you start to see results but don't rush it, that could end badly. It certainly and always works, if you have an adequate skimmer. If you don't, imo it's not worth the effort. Better served doing water changes, ats, big enough fuge or some combination of

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-08/nftt/

There are better long term solutions, with a well designed sump. Hit me up if you want some. BTW, i'm Pete, who bought the monster wrasse off you a few months ago. Wrasse is doing great, bristle worm population not so much