Sugar/vodka Dosing

[-Nemo-]

That would be fine. If you find you're getting a lot of diatoms, cut back the dose. When I started too high, I would leave in the morning with clean glass and come home later with glass that was covered so much in diatoms, you couldn't see the fish. As soon as I cut back, they went right away.

 

[jaylam]

That would be fine. If you find you're getting a lot of diatoms, cut back the dose. When I started too high, I would leave in the morning with clean glass and come home later with glass that was covered so much in diatoms, you couldn't see the fish. As soon as I cut back, they went right away.

Excellent just wanted to check, thanks for the help.

The vic c has been ordered so just need to wait for it to arrive and will start.

 

[-Nemo-]

Another convert

 

[bae1994]

hmm i may look into this in the future

 

[Morri]

What skimmer are you using ?

 

[jaylam]

What skimmer are you using ?

A Deltec MCE600 which is rated for more than twice my water volume

 

[Morri]

Yip good skimmer is needed to export the nutrients

 

[jameshughes1989]

Hi mate, did you ever start this? Im interested to see how you get on as it is something I am considering doing on my new tank. Im just looking at articles and write-ups now but am a bit wary on it.

Cheers

 

[-Nemo-]

I have a semi-log of my experiences here, if interested, James: http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/326409-vitaminc-c-dosing

 

[jameshughes1989]

Thanks, ill take a look. Is Vit C dosing very similiar to the vodka dosing method then? I havent looked much at Vit C tbh. Is this the right stuff to use?

Vit C link

Cheers

 

[-Nemo-]

The concept is nearly the same as vodka/sugar as to why/how it works. You do NOT want to use what you posted... That is not buffered, so regular use of it will drastically lower your pH... You want a powdered and buffered sodium ascorbate made for human consumption, such as: http/www.iherb.com/NutriBiotic-Sodium-Ascorbate-Crystalline-Powder-16-oz-454-g/10178?at=0

 

[jameshughes1989]

Thanks, im guessing this will be okay then?

vit C

Have you got a link or know any info about how it works like vodka dosing? All the info I find is on how to use it for fish and coral health rather than a nutrient control.

Thanks

 

[-Nemo-]

That looks like it would be the right stuff... The calculator link I posted on the previous page had a short and to the point explanation on how it works.

 

[jameshughes1989]

Thanks a lot for the help. I have decided to give the Red Sea No3Po4-X a go instead as I believe this should give me the same effects/results. Ill let you all know how I get on with that.

Jay, did you try this then? Still interested in your results if you do/did.


Cheers

 

[jaylam]

I am still waiting for it to arrive should have it tues then I will start dosing and also start a thread where I will post the results