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  1. jackerma

    jackerma Bristle Worm

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    when cleaning my powerheads, does it matter what type of vinegar?
     
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  3. Froc3

    Froc3 Fire Goby

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    I use white.
     
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  4. Triplemom

    Triplemom Pajama Cardinal

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    I also use white. You can get the store brand for pretty cheap.
     
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  5. jackerma

    jackerma Bristle Worm

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    I already have some red wine could I use that? It is probably the same stuff right just without the grape skins for coloration right?
     
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    Froc3 Fire Goby

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    Drink the wine, get the vinegar :p
     
  7. jackerma

    jackerma Bristle Worm

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    LOL I forgot a word it is red wine vinegar
     
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  9. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    Distilled white vinegar here.
     
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    Damsels R Cool Millepora

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    use white vinigar it's cheaper and save the red wine vinigar for rainy day
     
  11. Siddique

    Siddique Dragon Wrasse

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    I use white as well. Very in expensive. I hate the odor though.
     
  12. mscottring

    mscottring Fire Shrimp

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    What's the difference between red and white wine vinegar besides the color?
    The vinegar takes on the color of the wine from which it was made. Beyond the color, the flavor will also vary depending upon the character of the wine. Balsamic and sherry vinegars are also made from wines.

    Can I use white vinegar in cooking?
    White vinegar has more acetic acid because it's made by fermenting pure alcohol. It's not aged and there's nothing savory or flavorful about it so it shouldn't be your first (or second, or third) choice to use in cooking or vinaigrettes. But because of its higher level of acetic acid, it's the best choice for pickling. In commercial food production, it's also used to make salad dressings and mustard.

    White vinegar is also useful as a cleaning agent, including washing windows or freshening a garbage disposal.

    Vinegar: FAQs