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TKCC
07/30/2012, 06:51 PM
Hello RC, I was using the RedSea Mg test kit and couldn't seem to get my Mg up to the level i wanted (between 1250 & 1300). I slowly added B-Ionic magnesium as directed, and still I could not get it above 1200. I didn't want to just continue adding Mg, so i purchased the Salefert Mg test kit, and it's reading just under 1400. Will a Mg reading this high cause any problems? My other readings are below:

No3 = 0
Po4 = 0
Ca2 = 422
DKH = 8.6

Another concern is i'm using RC Pro with a high Mg concentration already.

Thanks in advance for your response!

bigfish14
07/30/2012, 06:54 PM
You will get more responses if you post this in the chemistry section

TKCC
07/30/2012, 07:10 PM
Thanks, i just posted the same question on the chemistry section.

tmz
07/30/2012, 07:51 PM
1400ppm is fine.

headless
07/30/2012, 09:44 PM
I try to keep mine around 1400...everything seems to do better in my reef tank...when it's low, I see far more problems...

Peter Eichler
07/30/2012, 11:15 PM
I have had mine up to above 2000ppm without any signs of stress in various types of coral and fish. I generally aim for about 1400ish, so certainly nothing to be concerned over.