Dosing With Vodka?

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by PetMother, Dec 11, 2010.

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  1. PetMother

    PetMother Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    So what is up with dosing with Vodka? Kinda gets me curious.
     
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  3. Zoban

    Zoban Skunk Shrimp

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    fishies need to party it up now and then too..
     
  4. PetMother

    PetMother Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    LOL Bet they are waiting for New Year ;)
     
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    carbon source... sugar
    Bacteria eat carbon and reproduce
    take up nitrate and phosphate in the process
    skimmer skimms out bacteria
    = ultra low nutrient system by exporting N and P.
     
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    +1...that about sums it up in a nutshell !
     
  7. PetMother

    PetMother Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Thanks! I read up on it a little and makes sence with the sugar process :) I guess I better not forget it on New Year's then LOL

    So how much do you put in per a gal of water?
     
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    PetMother Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Good luck, be careful and post results if you do.