I'm not dosing anything yet at the moment. To clarify my question though, I have settled on carbon dosing for nutrient control because I am trying to base all decisions on what would be easiest for a house sitter after retirement and possible (hoped for) long, extended vacations. Dosing seems much easier than asking a squeemish daughter to harvest chaeto or clean a scruber, etc. Additionally, I have been leaning towards vodka simply for the higher potency so each container goes further before even needing a refill/swap out.
However, in reading through many threads I'm seeing random comments on one, or the other, supporting different types of bacteria as well as causing more/less possibility of cyano. Due to other ingredients I can see there maybe being a difference in cyano probability (even if half say vinegar and the others vodka for which is more likely). However, as far as a "type" of bacteria I'm missing something, unless those comments are simply anecdotal. Isn't carbon, carbon? It's only on the chart of elements once, so what would the source matter? It's still carbon.
So, just looking for clarification and any head to head comparisons with pros/cons. Lower dosing volume required would otherwise be my goal. Total system volume is ~300 gallons and primarily SPS.
Thanks for any help and insight!!
However, in reading through many threads I'm seeing random comments on one, or the other, supporting different types of bacteria as well as causing more/less possibility of cyano. Due to other ingredients I can see there maybe being a difference in cyano probability (even if half say vinegar and the others vodka for which is more likely). However, as far as a "type" of bacteria I'm missing something, unless those comments are simply anecdotal. Isn't carbon, carbon? It's only on the chart of elements once, so what would the source matter? It's still carbon.
So, just looking for clarification and any head to head comparisons with pros/cons. Lower dosing volume required would otherwise be my goal. Total system volume is ~300 gallons and primarily SPS.
Thanks for any help and insight!!