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good_reefer
03/29/2013, 08:29 PM
Just looking through posts
and never heard of that before .... I am new to the hobby



thanks
Jay

shifty51008
03/29/2013, 09:34 PM
dosing vinegar is a way of carbon dosing to help lower nitrates and phosphates
http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index.php/current-issue/article/116-vinegar-dosing-methodology-for-the-marine-aquarium


baking soda is a cheap way to raise your alk. levels instead of buying the expensive name brand stuff.
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php

good_reefer
03/29/2013, 11:31 PM
ty shifty ... never knew that

SaltLifeBob
03/30/2013, 12:59 PM
the Vinegar ,sugar,Vodka doses bring the Nitrates down nicely

good_reefer
03/30/2013, 06:49 PM
should I incorporate it now .. or only is there is a problem?