can someone explain carbon dosing?

[rick12]

as the title says!

[graveyardworm]

In nutshell. The carbon added to the water is a food source for bacteria. The bacteria also utilize nitrates and phosphates. So as their population rises they should help to remove/process the nutrients. The bacteria are then removed by aggressive skimming, and area lso eaten by corals and other filter feeders.

There is literally a ton of discussion going on about carbon dosing where you can learn the ins and outs.

[rick12]

thanks. what do i use as a carbon source?

[graveyardworm]

Thats where you need to start reading. It can be as simple as sugar, or as complicated as zeovit.

[HighlandReefer]

This is a good article to start with:

Vodka Dosing...Distilled!
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-08/nftt/index.php

[rick12]

It can be as simple as sugar, or as complicated as zeovit.

great! thats where i will start
thanks