vodka,sugar,vinegar ???

[fencer]

Did you see immediate improvements with vinegar. I can see using acetic acid with a Kalk reactor but not using vinegar alone.

[Reefer Rob]

I used vinegar with Kalkwasser when I used to add it. (gave that up when I switched to SPS) It was mainly to increase the potency of the Kalk. I didn't notice any nutrient reduction benefits from it.

[Oceanic]

Originally Posted by fencer

Did you see immediate improvements with vinegar. I can see using acetic acid with a Kalk reactor but not using vinegar alone.

I did see a reduction in nitrates when dosing it with Kalk; however, vinegar alone is still a potent carbon source. I would dose vinegar alone if I didn't mix it with kalk. If you plan on trying this just mix a little kalk into the vinegar anyways, the two together counter act the hard ph either way.

[fencer]

I was thinking of using ethanol. I would not use vinegar as it might interfere with Calcium reactor controller. My only problem with ethanol I have is it might be denatured.

[Oceanic]

Not sure that would be a good idea, I would do lots of research first.