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Old 09-20-2009, 10:18 AM   #1
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Magnesium tested 1200 - now what?


Just tested my tank for the first time with a Salifert Magnesium testkit. It tested 1200 which i believe is somewhat low. should be more like 1400, right?

now what? if i were to dose magnesium, what brand is the best? kent, seachem, other?

sidenote: the only other form of dosing i am dosing is ESV b-ionic 2part calcium/alk buffer everyday (which i started 1 month ago)
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Old 09-20-2009, 11:21 AM   #2
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my mag is at 1350, and I use brightwells mag, really seams to do a good job for me, and if Im correct if you raise ur mag it buffers ca/alk capacity
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Old 09-20-2009, 11:37 AM   #3
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I use brightwells also to raise levels as needed. 1300 to 1350 is a good overall level to be at you can add 50 ml a night once it gets there do the same for Cal and akl then I use bionic 2 part to stabalize the levels and check every so often.
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I use Epsom salt... Do you have the chemestry calculator?

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Old 09-20-2009, 11:46 AM   #5
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I to use Epsom salt.

Kent Tech-M is suppose to be good...
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Old 09-20-2009, 12:06 PM   #6
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I use tech m. Works great. Also thats a great tool, thanks Hop!
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