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dmbnpj
03/04/2006, 07:56 AM
I know not to add buffers for calcium and alk at the same time....but can I add buffers for magnesium and calcium at the same time? And what about buffers for magnesium and alk at the same time? Im guessing no, and if no is the answer how long should I wait between adding the buffers? The products I use are Seachem reef advantage calcium buffer, baking soda for alk, and epsom salts for magnesium. I also just aquired a bag of Mag Flakes so I will begin to start using that with the epsom salt.
Thanks for any help.

kirstenk
03/04/2006, 09:20 AM
I have dosed one right after the other with no negative effects. If you are increasing over 10ppm then I would wait. Morning/Evening.

PatMayo
03/04/2006, 10:53 AM
I dose in the morning when the ph is it's lowest. One right after the other with no ill effects.

I don't have the need to dose mag that often.

Regards,

Pat

bertoni
03/04/2006, 03:17 PM
You should be fine dosing both calcium and magnesium at the same time. I just wait a few seconds for the first dose to mix, and then dose the second.