Keeping a Linckia while dosing vodka?

[nickyblase]

Hi all,

I have been thinking about getting a Linckia - either a blue, or a smaller maroon one.

My tank is a 125G that's been up for a little over a year (but it was an upgrade from my 2 older, smaller tanks, so most of the rock is about 4 yrs old).

My tank is mixed reef, with quite a bit of SPS, so I have been dosing vodka to keep my DOC's in check (and allow me to feed more).

My question is this -

would I be putting a Linckia in a less than ideal environment if I added them to a tank with a vodka dosing regimen? Supposedly the theory behind the dosing is an increase in bacterial population to consume the nitrates and phosphates present.

I am about the farthest thing from a scientist possible, so any insight is much appreciated.

 

[greenbean36191]

The star would probably actually fare better in such a tank since it's believed they feed primarily on bacterial films.

 

[TheH]

Sounds interesting. I wonder if you can produce bacteria consistently enough to sustain the star longterm.

 

[bosborn1]

I've had my blue link for 3 years now. Been dozing vodka for 6 months