Maybe cut back on the vodka, add a bit of vinegar and see if that helps.
Reefsic, Sorry I can't provide help on the current bubble algae issue. I'm in a learning mode here. I'm in the process of setting up a new 112g SPS tank, currently waiting on custom ordered tank to arrive, all other components are ready to go. I'd like to start the tank up with MP7/Vodka, can you point me in the direction of some literature on how to get started with the process. Is it recommended to start the tank off with the process or is it recommended to let the cycle complete? Thanks for the great topic here, I'm subscribed.
Ray,
I just started to add vinegar to my carbon dosing regimen with no adverse side effects. I have been looking up the "œVSV" method recently and decided to mix up my carbon source for more diverse bacterial strains. Not to sold on sugar yet so just "œV-V" for me. I am dosing 1ml of vinegar to 3ml vodka, still too early to tell but doing good now.
As for the Cyano"¦ Lot of people have had success with an increase in bacteria source and decreasing the carbon source.
Multi-carbon source info:http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=13829200#post13829200
Cyano vs Carbon source:http://reefblog.unrulymck.com/?p=412
I would definitely let the tank completely cycle. Here's what I found to be huge help...
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1965866
Reefsic definitely keep us posted I'm also very interested in how your results turn out. Great job btw !
Just curious, but do you have that seabass in your sig pic in your reef??? I have caught many of those in my days of fishing. Did not think that they could withstand tropical temps.
For those of you dosing Vodka/MB7, how do you have your sump setup? Any Fuge? My origiinal plan was to setup a fuge with mineral mud and chaeto but I'm thinking that becomes irrelevant with the vodka/mb7 dosing.
I'm running Fuge'less. I'm still running Zeovit Stones which is good for another month or so, but when those come out I do not plan on using them anymore. I do however still use Activated Carbon in a media bag, placed in passive flow.
I ran a fuge before MB7/Vodka but pulled it once I got a LNS.