Aquaripure...Lab Rat

flower

flower

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Okay...I didn't do a thing so it's all on the filter. Today my nitrate reading is at 40. Since today is day 3, I just injected the filter with 8 ml of 80 proof vodka.
According to the booklet instructions, the reason Aquaripure says it's safer is that the vodka is in the container feeding the nitrate eater bacteria not in the entire tank. The bacteria cleanses the water inside the filter of nitrates then drips the cleaned water back into the system. It has no oxygen it it after the process, so making sure we have good water flow current to reoxygenate the water is needed.
I assume then that means when dosing vodka in our tanks, this process is done openly and the oxygen is sucked out of the entire tank.
I will have to take some pictures later. I have a few errands to run. I wonder if the hardware store is open today?????? time to google
 
kiefers

kiefers

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Although that sounds acceptable I have learned with this hobby it is never safe to assume. Lol. When I V. dose my tank, I turn of all filtratration for 10-15 minutes and allow the PH's to spread the vodka throughout the tank. I want every nook and cranny to get a shot and then I resume with the filtration and skimming. May I ask what your poison of choice is? (Vodka brand)
 
spanko

spanko

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flower http:///forum/thread/385846/aquaripure-lab-rat/40#post_3387091
Okay...I didn't do a thing so it's all on the filter. Today my nitrate reading is at 40. Since today is day 3, I just injected the filter with 8 ml of 80 proof vodka.
According to the booklet instructions, the reason Aquaripure says it's safer is that the vodka is in the container feeding the nitrate eater bacteria not in the entire tank. The bacteria cleanses the water inside the filter of nitrates then drips the cleaned water back into the system. It has no oxygen it it after the process, so making sure we have good water flow current to reoxygenate the water is needed.
I assume then that means when dosing vodka in our tanks, this process is done openly and the oxygen is sucked out of the entire tank.
I will have to take some pictures later. I have a few errands to run. I wonder if the hardware store is open today?????? time to google
Hence the need for good water circulation, gas exchange via surface agitation, and a good skimmer. Have a read here.
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/forum/thread/380109/possible-vodka-dosing-catastrophe
 
kiefers

kiefers

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yes..... i remember this post, it sucks how even the experts are reminded that their human to and make mistakes, none-the-less, it is a learning experience and we teach the young (me included) the ramifications of this hobby. I too forgot to turn on my pumps after 12 hours. I thought I turned it back on. Didn't loose any critters though, But it scared the poop right out of me!!
 
flower

flower

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LOL...I know it's just vodka dosing dressed up nice, it doesn't change what the rap was on how it was considered safer by the maker. Remember when it comes to equipment every manufacturer claims theirs is the best...we all know better than to believe the hype and double talk.
The vodka of choice is Seagram's ...because it is 80 proof and has the word SEA in it.
I don't suppose it matters as long as it's 80 proof / 40% by volume.
I've read all those threads, that's why I said the Aquaripure was just fancy vodka dosing in the first place.
Anyway...Pictures
it's pretty tall

The place where I inject the vodka. The top is heavy black plastic and well marked in and out.

The drip hose with a valve to regulate the flow from the filter. I zip tied it to a pipe under the stand.
 
kiefers

kiefers

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oooooooooooo..... aaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwww. It's big. Do you dump the whole bottle in or just a certain amount?
 
flower

flower

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I wasn't planning on day to day..because that could get pretty tiresome and some folks see big numbers and not look at the thread. I figured weekly reading results, so next update will be Monday, unless it changes before that.
It was really easy to feed the filter (vodka). It says I could use corn syrup but I think that would get thick quick. I just load the syring to 8 ml and put it into the feeding spot and depress the plunger. Nothing to unplug, unscrew, uncap, or put back together. The drip is going nice and steady, and at the moment all looks fine. The fish and invert are showing no change in behavior...corals all looks healthy and fine. LOL...Only my test results and any new critter I add knows the tank is off.
Yannifish.... Glad to have you along.
 
kiefers

kiefers

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flower http:///forum/thread/385846/aquaripure-lab-rat/40#post_3387496
I wasn't planning on day to day..because that could get pretty tiresome and some folks see big numbers and not look at the thread. I figured weekly reading results, so next update will be Monday, unless it changes before that.
It was really easy to feed the filter (vodka). It says I could use corn syrup but I think that would get thick quick. I just load the syring to 8 ml and put it into the feeding spot and depress the plunger. Nothing to unplug, unscrew, uncap, or put back together. The drip is going nice and steady, and at the moment all looks fine. The fish and invert are showing no change in behavior...corals all looks healthy and fine. LOL...Only my test results and any new critter I add knows the tank is off.
Yannifish.... Glad to have you along.
Hello there! Excuse me if this was already posted Flower, you said that you trates were on the high end before you purchased this device, in what shape were the corals in? Pics on your camera would be wise so that you may see if there were any visible signs of change. You know, before and after pics to see any other changes rather than just the lab values. JMO
 
flower

flower

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Originally Posted by Kiefers http:///forum/thread/385846/aquaripure-lab-rat/40#post_3387734
Hello there! Excuse me if this was already posted Flower, you said that you trates were on the high end before you purchased this device, in what shape were the corals in? Pics on your camera would be wise so that you may see if there were any visible signs of change. You know, before and after pics to see any other changes rather than just the lab values. JMO

Well unless they get worse, I doubt I will see any real change...except maybe some growth on the bubble coral. The MHs only work on one side. The soft corals were transferred to the Seahorse tank. I have a few blue and some green metallic stripe mushrooms, and a small patch if GSP. When I get the cash I am going to replace the lights with T5s or LEDs. If I ever get the nitrates to below .05...I want some SPS coral. For now it's almost a fish only with live rock.
I just took a couple of pictures...they are very blue and I'm not very good at pictures..however I found some zoa that seems to have survived.
The lighting is bad, but this is the small bubble coral frag

Some blue mushrooms and the GSP patch

A green mushroom and some more of the blue

Small patches of zoa in the the top rock

Well..looks very blue but it's a FTS. Best I could do with blocking the sun
 
kiefers

kiefers

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Hi.... no you may see changes, polyp growth, coloration, and they may appeare healthier. Remember another thread where someone started dosing and his corals took off, however I believe he feeds heavily and so with the dosing, he could without the elevated trates. will be interesting if you notice a change in growth.
 
flower

flower

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Al&Burke....
The more the better!
Kiefer, No matter what, if it does not die a coral will grow. None of the coral I have has vibrant color. I posted the pictures as requested but I just don't see how even with straight vodka dosing, it could make a change in the type of coral there.
Once (because I dare to dream) my nitrates are under control....I want the fancy bright colors of SPS coral, now in a tank loaded with those the vodka can make a difference. Spanko did indeed dose his tank so he could feed heavily...and it worked. Florida Joe has a beautiful tank and he doses as well. That's what I want.
The only reason there is any coral in the 90g right now is because the bubble coral stings, and can't be placed with seahorses. The others, GSP, mushrooms..oh and the zoa patch are on rocks that can't be dislodged without breaking down the tank, or on pieces too large for the 30g. At one time the 90g was loaded with LPS, sea fans and soft coral...then the heater broke electocuting the tank and it has never fully recovered.
 
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