slappers Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 went into pet world on thursday was talking to Murry (the owner) i said to him have you just cleaned your tanks?? coz the algae has almost disappeared from last time i was in here. the answer was no the secret, Vodka 1m to 100ltrs he even put a dose in went i was there has anyone else heard this (brianemone, pies,fay, cracker, tel, reef, ) he has all sorts of corals and fish in the tanks too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 yeah this is common(ish) and tried by some on this site i believe... and the fish just love the blackcurrant vodka best :lol: (not!) do a search here and you'll find some other posts on dosing voddies. personally, i'd rather drink it myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 I haven't done it but reef has he might come forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskisteve Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 cheaper to use Zeovit As he ducks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lduncan Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Depends what vodka you're using I suppose. Reef is dosing, or has recently been dosing vodka. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted October 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 well i might just have to give it a try. one for the fish and two nips for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 sugars another one. i have thought about vodka but decided i'd prefer not to have alcohol around the house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted October 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 just get a little hit flask go on be a devil :evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tel Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 god knows ive researched the use of vodka but i cant seem to recall the results.........probably for the best 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Slappers, you forgot my name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted October 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 so many names you will be on top of my next list 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 yeah, jimmy the "special" reefer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 I told Murray about it to clear his cyno algae. The vodka method has been around for a long time but is not advertised as no one can make money out of it, I have been dosing for about 6 months and to date tank is still doing well. My Nitrates have dropped from 10ppm to zero and PO4 to below .05. I had to actual add ammonia to increase my Nitrates as I was losing colours due to the low Nitrate reading. Since I increased Nitrates to 1-2ppm I have been getting much better colours. At 0 nitrates you start to get the faded pastel colour look which is not nice. I dose on a dosing pump 1ml every hour. If you use vodka I would start off at 1ml /100L and then increase by 1ml every day. After a month you should notice nitrate dropping so it is advised that you start reducing the vodka otherwise you acropora will get RTN due to them basically eating themselves due to no nutrients in the tank. You can enhance the vodka method by adding some zeolite which will allow more bacteria to grow on and reduce nutrients quicker, Be advised that follow the instructions as you could lose coral if you don’t. more is not better. I am getting some pure alcohol which should improve the results. Not that expensive, cheaper than vodka. Will post some link when I can find them. A few hobbyists are starting to use it and have had great results. cheaper to use Zeovit As he ducks! How do you figure that?? Seems some people have stopped due to the high cost. sugars another one Will help by reducing nitrate but corals will go a nice brown colour. Vodka works and it is basically free, the proof is in the pudding they say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 What brand of vodka do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 dont think it would be important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 You can buy vodka in little as bottles a? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 get the 37-40% type. any brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted October 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 yes they do little bottles not to sure of the size 400m??? about 15$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 i might give it a try. It wont kill my fish will it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted October 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 ask your brother he will guide you in the right direction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 brother. what is the right direction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 read the thread and you will be enlightened. just be carefull not to drink it, you know your not allowed alcohol on your medication Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 i read it and did not like the bit about the water going cloudy. it also said that fish are most likly to die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 this bit Results of this work also showed a number of other effects. A large "bloom" occurred which clouded the test tank, an occurrence that could and often does kill tank inhabitants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Results of this work also showed a number of other effects. A large "bloom" occurred which clouded the test tank, an occurrence that could and often does kill tank inhabitants Could happen if you overdose, just like anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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