Vodka Dosing Long Term

viperfish · #1 02-25-2010, 01:01 AM

Anyone been running vodka long term? I am very intrigued by it an would really like to start dosing vodka. It seems to have died off a little, then I was reading the latest edition of Coral magazine and the guy is dosing vodka with excellent results. The price is right for sure, I am just wondering who is still doing it?

globaldesigns · #2 02-25-2010, 02:06 AM

The new thing is vodka/carbon dosing using NP BioPellets. Reason is that they are alot safer, almost impossible to overdose and the results are incredible.

There are a few threads on this, with many of us giving our results over time. check them out, just search for BioPellets

Coleus · #3 02-25-2010, 05:58 AM

I did vodka dosing a couple weeks ago. I lost lots of frogspawn and hammer head. Be careful with dosing. I think i dosed it too fast into my tank, better getting it drip rather a whole amount into the tank

shrimpchips · #4 02-25-2010, 06:50 AM

I've been dosing since...May? Everything looks great and colour is more vibrant.

You really need a good skimmer and consistent dosing however - I think that is where most people fail. The biopellets are good, but they require more of the same to be effective - they have to be exported somehow. Bottom line is you need efficient protein skimming in order to take advantage of carbon dosing.

Powertec · #5 02-25-2010, 02:59 PM

I have been dosing vodka for two years with no problems, and have had no problems, and for the cost you cant lose.

untamed · #6 02-26-2010, 04:54 AM

I've been dosing a mix of Vodka, Vinegar, and Sugar (VSV) since September...only 6 months, I suppose. No problems, but I think my dosage is pretty low (6ml/500gallons)

Argentiner · #7 02-26-2010, 04:58 AM

I've been vodka dosing for a year and a half and have had nothing but great results from it. I dose 3mL/day for a 175gal tank.