Vodka VS NoPox

[DarthChaos]

Is one better than the other?

I understand NoPox is a concoction of different carbon sources.....but is one more effective than the other?

Just curious - for those who have tried both ways.

 

[jurgenph]

im far from an expertt on this topic... but i think the main benefit of nopox is that it targets many different bacteria strains with multiple carbon sources, vs just one, if you'd dose just straight vodka/vinegar/sugar/etc...

J.

 

[DarthChaos]

im far from an expertt on this topic... but i think the main benefit of nopox is that it targets many different bacteria strains with multiple carbon sources, vs just one, if you'd dose just straight vodka/vinegar/sugar/etc...

J.

Excellent point! I like that logic.....I never considered different bacteria from the different things going in.

When I think "good bacteria" - I tend to think of a singular type. My understanding was the carbon is FEEDING that beneficial bacteria....thus, allowing it to replicate and thrive more - in turn, lowering your NO3 + PO4

 

[KrisReef]

Never tried to drink no-pox so I can't help you. I do feel more at home with my bacteria drinking with me.

 

[HB AL]

Considering the success I've had with nopox in my overstocked mixed reef of corals and fish I'm sticking with nopox. I have no reason to change.