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tthnow
01/13/2019, 04:53 PM
Does it require Co2 for it to melt? can I top it off on a bio-denitrator?

marzvt
01/16/2019, 05:38 AM
Does it require Co2 for it to melt? can I top it off on a bio-denitrator?

What do you mean by mag media? It that a brand?

mcgyvr
01/16/2019, 05:57 AM
Assuming you mean something like magnesium crystals then no.. They will dissolve when put into the water.. No need to put them into a reactor..
I just toss some into the return section of my sump as needed..

tthnow
01/16/2019, 06:06 PM
Assuming you mean something like magnesium crystals then no.. They will dissolve when put into the water.. No need to put them into a reactor..
I just toss some into the return section of my sump as needed..

Yes, the ones that sit on top in your reactor.

mcgyvr
01/16/2019, 07:12 PM
Yes, the ones that sit on top in your reactor.

Im still a bit confused...mag crystals for raising your mag levels don't typically get put in a reactor at all...

Green Chromis
01/16/2019, 07:52 PM
Im still a bit confused...mag crystals for raising your mag levels don't typically get put in a reactor at all...

:fish1: Hi, I put Magnesium media in my Calcium Reactor all the time, I use the Two Little Fishes in my reactor with the Magnesium mixed in with the Reborn Calcium media. :fish1:

Joe0813
01/16/2019, 07:52 PM
im lost

tthnow
01/16/2019, 08:12 PM
im lost

80/20 ratio in a calcium reactor. That's the preferred way these days.

mcgyvr
01/17/2019, 05:46 AM
Putting it in a calcium reactor makes sense to me.. :lightbulb:
Clearly I don't use one and for some reason was thinking you wanted to add it to a media reactor like on top of GFO or biopellets or something..

Joe0813
01/18/2019, 10:30 AM
Never knew you could put mag in a calc reactor. I've also never used one in general

daquan44
01/18/2019, 12:18 PM
I believe he is referring to Zeomag Magnesium Granulate for calcium reactors. It mixes in with your calcium reactor media. I have seen some just add it on top of the media. It should comprise 30% of the media in your reactor.