My Bacteria Driven Journey
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aquariumclown
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Can you list some yellow acros you have seen this happen, or some examples of the specific ones you are referring to. Thx. I'd love to try and see for myself.
Tswifty
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Thanks for the tips, perhaps I'll start out at 1/2 the recommended dosage.
You have to run a lower alkalinity or you risk getting alk burns. 9 dKH was considered the upper limit. I'm probably going to shoot for around 8 dKH.
As far as the live rock go. In most cases it just acts as a deritus trap in the sump. Plus, in my particular situation I have more than enough rock in my display. For those who feel the need to keep rock in the sump, it was recommended to place the rock on some type of rack with flow underneath so deritus cannot accumulate in that section.
No problem. I ordered everything tonight from Drs. Foster and Smith and plan on starting the MB7 as soon as it arrives.
I was wondering how long it would take until you noticed. :lol:<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15507024#post15507024 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SunnyX
So this is why my ears were ringing.
Good luck with the dosing. Take it slowly and please keep us updated.
Sonny
Thanks Sonny. I'm sure I'll have more than a few questions once I begin.
Glad to have you along.
aquariumclown
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In case you're not following this thread, I've posted some personal experience/insights here you may find helpful...
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1659191&perpage=25&pagenumber=4
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1659191&perpage=25&pagenumber=4
trueblackpercula
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I have read your thread and welcome the the beautiful world of Vodka dosing. In a few weeks your tank is going to look amazing if done right.
iodine is very powerful go slow with it.
MB7 is good stuff I am dosing it as well with Vodka every day.
I do not add anything else but plan on dosing iodine/iodide in the future. I know my tank is not eye candy yet but it gives you an idea of how Vodka dosing has helped my System grow in the right direction. Good luck with your system as it will be a more Beautiful one in a very short time.
Here are some pictures
JUNE 15th
August 9th
iodine is very powerful go slow with it.
MB7 is good stuff I am dosing it as well with Vodka every day.
I do not add anything else but plan on dosing iodine/iodide in the future. I know my tank is not eye candy yet but it gives you an idea of how Vodka dosing has helped my System grow in the right direction. Good luck with your system as it will be a more Beautiful one in a very short time.
Here are some pictures
JUNE 15th
August 9th
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Tswifty
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After doing some calculations, I've estimated my total system volume to be around 50 gallons. So that is the mark I'll be using for calculating all my initial dosages.
Once the Brightwell Aquatics MicroBacter7 arrives I plan on dosing the system at the medium-to-high nutrient dosage which would be 10ml per day for the first 14 days, then scale back to 1 drop per day after that.
Kent Lugol's Solution will be added at 1/2 the directed amount, due to the advice I've received on the thread. So I plan on starting that at 1 drop per week.
Vodka dosing will start 2 weeks after the MB7, and follow the 80 proof table from the Reefkeeping Article, which has my initial dose starting at 0.2ml.
Once the Brightwell Aquatics MicroBacter7 arrives I plan on dosing the system at the medium-to-high nutrient dosage which would be 10ml per day for the first 14 days, then scale back to 1 drop per day after that.
Kent Lugol's Solution will be added at 1/2 the directed amount, due to the advice I've received on the thread. So I plan on starting that at 1 drop per week.
Vodka dosing will start 2 weeks after the MB7, and follow the 80 proof table from the Reefkeeping Article, which has my initial dose starting at 0.2ml.
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Tswifty
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Thanks for the pictures and kind welcome. I'm really looking forward to starting the whole system... just have to wait for the package to show up now.<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15510113#post15510113 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by trueblackpercula
I have read your thread and welcome the the beautiful world of Vodka dosing. In a few weeks your tank is going to look amazing if done right.
iodine is very powerful go slow with it.
MB7 is good stuff I am dosing it as well with Vodka every day.
I do not add anything else but plan on dosing iodine/iodide in the future. I know my tank is not eye candy yet but it gives you an idea of how Vodka dosing has helped my System grow in the right direction. Good luck with your system as it will be a more Beautiful one in a very short time.
Here are some pictures
JUNE 15th
August 9th
Tswifty
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I was going to order it from Drs. Foster and Smith, but changed my mind and decided to use Salty Critter. They're one of my favorite shops from Ohio, so I like to give them business whenever I can. Also, it only takes 1 day for me to get shipments from them. I did have to call to get a price quoted from them because they don't have Brightwell Aquatics stuff listed on their website. They're great people to do business with though.
Microbacter7 - $12.99 (500ml), $35.99 (2L)
CoralAmino - $16.90 (2oz)
Glad to have you along. Hopefully everything within the next day or so. Then I plan on getting underway on Monday.
aquariumclown
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What kind of Coral amino did you get?
aquariumclown
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Ahh...i got a bottle of that, works very well, it's almost empty, it goes through quick!
