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Briankook
10/03/2007, 09:55 AM
Hello. I tested my Mg with a salifert test kit. It is indicating that it is low.
What does everyone use to boost their Mg. In addition, is there anything I need to know about increasing my Mg levels?

The Mg tested at 1100 which is low.

By the way, my Ca is 450 and my alk is 9-10dkh which is good. I do have a Ca reactor which keeps those levels stable.

Thanks!

Percula9
10/03/2007, 10:05 AM
Kent makes a product called Tech M, you can use that to raise the levels. A number of companies make Mag. You can use epsom salt which is Magnesium sulfate. The RC calc will give you the dosage.

Billybeau1
10/03/2007, 11:04 AM
I use Kent's Tech-M and very happy with the results. :)

bertoni
10/03/2007, 12:38 PM
Tech-M was fine for me as well, but Salifert, Warner, and ESV also make good magnesium supplements.

Briankook
10/03/2007, 04:54 PM
Thanks for the replies! I will see which one is available in my local store.

Briankook
10/08/2007, 06:16 PM
Those of you that dose Mg...do you just dump it in the tank after mixing the solution? Or drip it into your sump?

bertoni
10/08/2007, 06:54 PM
I answered in NTTH. Magnesium supplements can be dumped into the tank, up to 100 ppm per day.

Briankook
10/08/2007, 07:00 PM
Thanks bertoni. I did see that in the other thread. I appreciate your help.

bertoni
10/08/2007, 07:13 PM
You're welcome!

Aquarist007
10/09/2007, 11:03 AM
magnesium levels are slow to bring up to 1300 but once they are at the level it doesn't take much dosing to keep them there. Magnesium is used up only a small fraction compared to calcium.

Briankook
10/09/2007, 11:34 AM
Yeah, I am noticing that it is taking A LOT of solution to try to get the Mg up. It still hasn't budged :(.