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potpushr
10/04/2010, 11:02 PM
What does everyone use for dosing magnesium? And what levels do you try and keep it at? Trying to keep and sps dominant reef

Grant W
10/05/2010, 12:05 AM
I'm using tech m and keeping it at about 1400 as at this level it keeps my alk and ph more stable

potpushr
10/05/2010, 12:08 AM
I'm using tech m and keeping it at about 1400 as at this level it keeps my alk and ph more stable

What do you keep your alK at? I try and keep mine between 8 and 9. Is that a good value point to keep stable as well??

mike_cmu04
10/05/2010, 09:21 AM
alk at 8 or 9 is perfect. I also use kent tech m and keep it around 1400.

fishguy597
10/05/2010, 12:06 PM
Bionic has a good mag. You pay a little more but you also get more. There is a recipe to make your own on this site. You can get the ingredents from bulk reef supply.

flyyyguy
10/05/2010, 12:20 PM
save your money on any of the hobby label glorified water.

pennies on the dollar for mag chloride and mag sulfate from BRS

Keyvan S
10/05/2010, 05:46 PM
+1....don't waist your money buy it in bulk and make it your self.....:dance:

save your money on any of the hobby label glorified water.

pennies on the dollar for mag chloride and mag sulfate from BRS

Grant W
10/05/2010, 07:33 PM
try to keep my alk at 8 or so and ph 7.9-8.2 always a little nervous about jacking my alk to much and getting tip burn especially with 3 tangs and 3 wrasses (any algae and there on it)

parkavenuereef
10/05/2010, 07:45 PM
I use your run of the mill epson salt from your local drug store... It's the same stuff and at the fraction of the cost!

mutateddogbone
10/05/2010, 07:49 PM
I use your run of the mill epson salt from your local drug store... It's the same stuff and at the fraction of the cost!

that is ok for quick fixes, but long term sulfates build up and can be bad if released from your sandbed. best to buy the bulk Mag chloride from brs and use epsom salt to complete the mix.

potpushr
10/06/2010, 12:04 AM
save your money on any of the hobby label glorified water.

pennies on the dollar for mag chloride and mag sulfate from BRS

What do i mix these two together to make an addative to raise my magnesium levels?

flyyyguy
10/06/2010, 12:09 AM
What do i mix these two together to make an addative to raise my magnesium levels?

Go to bulk reef supply. They have Randys directions on DIY two part(three part with mag), and it will tell you in simple terms how to make your own additives for cheap in comparison to hobby label supplements.

If you can make kool-aid....you can make your own high quality alkalinity, calcium and mag additives. ;)

potpushr
10/06/2010, 09:00 AM
Go to bulk reef supply. They have Randys directions on DIY two part(three part with mag), and it will tell you in simple terms how to make your own additives for cheap in comparison to hobby label supplements.

If you can make kool-aid....you can make your own high quality alkalinity, calcium and mag additives. ;)

Lol.. Awesome thanks flyguy