Vodka saves the day again!

[Brandon5555]

Lol well at least the bacteria in my tank thinks so! Been vodka dosing for the past few weeks and I must say I am impressed. Ammonia, Nitrates, and Nitrites couldn't possibly be lower. Ive been doing about 0.4 mL every day or other day

[Casey8]

How many gallons do you have including your sump to dose that amount of Vodka ?

[Brandon5555]

I get away with no sump on my 29. So 0.4 for 29. I started dosing at 0.1 for a week, then 0.2 for a week, then 0.4 thereafter. I might sneak it to 0.5 daily and leave it there

[Casey8]

Interesting ... I will use the same method as you. Thank you

[MarkoD]

The only explaination is that drunk fish don't poop as much

[Brandon5555]

Vodka contains carbon and many sugars, which bacteria breaks down into a compound that can easily be removed by your skimmer.

[MarkoD]

Originally Posted by Brandon5555

Vodka contains carbon and many sugars, which bacteria breaks down into a compound that can easily be removed by your skimmer.

i know, i was joking

[Blom]

Brandon, how are you adding that. Single dose/day or throughout the day adding small amounts.

[Brandon5555]

But then again your theory makes sense too hahaha :P Ive noticed thay my pipefish have been cruising the tank a lot more. I would definititley recommend dosing to anyone whos had there tank set up for atleast 6 months.

[Brandon5555]

Its a single dose a day. I just dilute it in enough water to fill my syringe, then spray it right into high flow. I guess theoretically you could make your own drip system, turn a 1 liter bottle upside down, cut a small hole in the lid and stick some air hose through, silicone and seal it off, tie the hose to a slow drip. I geuss that would be an option.