Feeding SPS

fencer · #1 09-23-2008, 12:41 AM

Everclear is too expensive...other people dose with vinegar.

tgoeujon · #2 09-23-2008, 02:52 AM

so bourbon wouldnt have the same effect then huh? oh well i didnt want to share anyway lol.

PoonTang · #3 09-23-2008, 02:55 AM

Vinegar
Poo
Phyto
Fishfood/Selcon

tgoeujon · #4 09-23-2008, 02:59 AM

whats the reasoning behind vinegar and how much does a person use?

PoonTang · #5 09-23-2008, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by tgoeujon

whats the reasoning behind vinegar and how much does a person use?

Same as vodka dosing.
I add mine to my Kalk/makeup topoff bucket. Vinegar also increases the soluability of Kalk and lowers the Ph. I use 10ml/gallon of makeup water.

tgoeujon · #6 09-23-2008, 03:20 AM

can it be added directly to the tank. what are the benefits?

fencer · #7 09-23-2008, 03:28 AM

acetate is used by the corals more readlily than booze. I don't use vingear because you have to neutralize it before use

PoonTang · #8 09-23-2008, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by tgoeujon

can it be added directly to the tank. what are the benefits?

Um, yes but in a drip only, dont do it all at once, the pH is like 12 or so. Benefits? well that is still open to discussion, same as vodka dosing. Best place to look it up are all the usual spots. RC, Adv. aquar., reefkeeping.com etc