Vodka dosing

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matt1001
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Vodka dosing - Saturday, February 9, 2013 3:33 PM
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Just wondering if any one is dosing vodka in broodstock tanks, I've read about doing it in a reef is there any difference when dosing broodstock?

Any one have any links or advice?

JimWelsh
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Re:Vodka dosing - Saturday, February 9, 2013 4:54 PM
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I'm only dosing my reef, but like with a reef, I'd only do it if you have a properly sized and well-tuned skimmer in place.  I think vodka dosing ROCKS to reduce nitrates!  It also helps prevent green algae on the glass, but replaces it with a white bacterial film that still must be removed, but is much easier to maintain.  Offhand, I can't see any reason not to do it on a broodstock system, as long as you have a decent skimmer running, and also make sure that the system water is well oxygenated.

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Re:Vodka dosing - Saturday, February 9, 2013 9:33 PM
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Good point Jim. I am about to start testing Vodka dosing in my reefs.