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terry4505 · 10/21/2012, 03:33 PM

I have been dosing Vodka for a little over a year. I was initially dosing a mix of vodka, vinegar and dextrose about 25ml daily in my 120g.

I have only been dosing vodka and dextrose (and as of yesterday vodka only) for a few months. I have a tiny spot of hair algae and occasionally a bit of cyano, so I know that phosphate and nitrates are present (test kits are inconclusive.

When I increased my dosage to battle the increased nutrients, I get less than clear water (slightly cloudy, and a milky film on my glass.

I am not sure what I am doing wrong. I feed moderately and have my tank stocked moderately.

Second question... I use mesh filter socks (easier to clean than felt) but I have a lot of particulates floating in my water, I am wondering why my water isn't clearer.

10/21/2012, 03:33 PM	#1
terry4505 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rochester, Ny Posts: 663	Vodka Dosing-Cloudy Water I have been dosing Vodka for a little over a year. I was initially dosing a mix of vodka, vinegar and dextrose about 25ml daily in my 120g. I have only been dosing vodka and dextrose (and as of yesterday vodka only) for a few months. I have a tiny spot of hair algae and occasionally a bit of cyano, so I know that phosphate and nitrates are present (test kits are inconclusive. When I increased my dosage to battle the increased nutrients, I get less than clear water (slightly cloudy, and a milky film on my glass. I am not sure what I am doing wrong. I feed moderately and have my tank stocked moderately. Second question... I use mesh filter socks (easier to clean than felt) but I have a lot of particulates floating in my water, I am wondering why my water isn't clearer.