dosing AAs and Reefsnow question

[GPhiAce]

Can anyone share their schedule for dosing these 2 additives? I remember seeing a thread with it in there (Think it was one of Pnoy's threads), but don't remember exactly where it is. I am also dosing Vodka, and it is going well. Been dosing for over a month- close to 2 months now. No negative side effects. I have a 40br with a 20H sump. Total water volume is about 40 gallons I would think. Other equipment is a MRC-1 Ca Reactor with an added chamber, Euro Reef skimmer (don't know the model number) and a TLF media reactor running carbon. The plan it to turn off the skimmer and dose at night, but I am not sure of the dosages that have been proven to yield results. Any input is appreciated. Thanks

Forgot to mention the AAs are the Brightwell brand AAs.

 

[HAudioSolutions]

I'm also dosing vodka and it too seems to be going smoothly. I'm not dosing AA but I've been reading more. I don't know how good it will be to leave your skimmer off all night with vodka dosing due to the excess it removes and helps oxygenate the water. I may be overly cautious though. I'll be following for the smart crowd to chime in :)

 

[GPhiAce]

You are close by. Are you interested in being in the East TN reef club? You should chime in on our club forum here.

I have been waiting for someone to chime in here for awhile, but no luck. I figured a few things out. I don't think I will ever leave my skimmer off for longer than 10 mins or so. And the is when I am adding ReefSnow and microbacter

 

[HAudioSolutions]

I actually attended the meeting at Aquatic Marine. Many I talked with were nice some came off unfortunately as a little snobbish or condescending. As a whole I enjoyed myself and have considered joining.
Nice equipment though! I have a 180 and I don't even have a ca reactor lol

 

[GPhiAce]

That's not good to hear. Overall, we are OK people, but it will take a meeting or two to start getting to know everyone. Sorry to hear that you thought that. It was probably me you are talking about-- I am very shy around new people.

Oh, and a ca is not always needed. I have one on my 40br, but the effluent rate is at 1 drop/ 3-4 secs. Talk about overkill of equipment. :)

 

[HAudioSolutions]

It wasn't the majority and again I did enjoy meeting more people in the hobby. I can't believe no one has chimed in with an answer lol

 

[DaveDunbar]

I use the Zeovit products (AA & Sno) And have had very good luck with them
I dose 3x a week @ 5drops AA & #ml of the Sno I have 270 total gallons and that amount seems to work for me. I know people that use the Brightwell Products but not sure of the dosage?? Do you have any problems with the Vodka dosing...HA or Cyno? I have also heard that the cheaper Vodka works better????
Dave

 

[xmjxflipx]

you can dose everyday in small amounts daily or add them 2-3x a week.

i dose 10 drops of AA daily and reef snow maybe 2-3x a week, also vit c