Thanh386;719331 wrote: If you have money and time, Zeovit.
If you have time and no money, vodka.
If you have no time or money, pray to the coral god . It'll be likely he won't answer.
rdnelson99;719332 wrote: You forgot one importan point on the vodka. OP is only 16. Ask your DAD or MOM to dose vodka. LOL
Thanh386;719331 wrote: If you have money and time, Zeovit.
If you have time and no money, vodka.
If you have no time or money, pray to the coral god . It'll be likely he won't answer.
db366;719338 wrote: http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-08/nftt/index.php">http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-08/nftt/index.php</a>
Should be just about everything you need to know about vodka dosing.[/QUOTE]
Thank you! I'll have to read up on it!:thumbs:
Crewdawg1981;719451 wrote: Haha! Don't worry... Not advance at all. All you really need is some cheap vodka and a plastic syringe to measure and dose with. Start off slow with a small amount like I'm sure the article suggests and work up from there. My coral colors really popped when I did it. I'm trying pellets now, but am also recovering from a high Alk event in my tank so colors aren't what I would like right now.
One thing to remember with vodka dosing is that you need to make sure you stay consistent with it. Everyday without fail.
Crobattt;719462 wrote: Don't forget lighting affect the color :/.
ScubaEthan;729675 wrote: So are the colors more vibrant because they're drunk or because of the reefer's "beer goggles?" haha. Thanks for the article. I think I'll stick to praying to the coral gods until I get more versed on this stuff.
ichthyoid;731404 wrote: Regarding the OP's original question-
amino acids are important for corals and coloring, imo. Specific trace elements and/or metals are known to be required and affect coloration.
FWIW- I carbon dose (calcium acetate) and consider amino acid addition critical to my success.
Here is some reading reference. You didn't mention the type of corals you desire to color-up (other than zoa's), so-
For sps-
http://reefbuilders.com/2008/09/03/guide-of-sps-coral-coloration-make-them-more-vivid-bright/">http://reefbuilders.com/2008/09/03/guide-of-sps-coral-coloration-make-them-more-vivid-bright/</a>
In general, here, go knock yourself out-
[IMG]http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/f162/dana-riddle-articles-26527/">http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/f162/dana-riddle-articles-26527/</a>[/QUOTE]