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#11
September 9th, 2008, 05:22 PM
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Re: Magnesium Test Kit
Theres not very many hobbiest that even think about their magnesium levels.
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#12
September 10th, 2008, 01:18 AM
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Re: Magnesium Test Kit
The shame is that you mag levels are just as important as calcium and alkalinity for coral grown.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180gal Mixed Reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Newbie to Salt, 2 years planted, Freshwater Forever and a Day! Other Intrests: hunting outdoorsy things, cars motorcycles anything that goes fast drag cars
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#13
September 10th, 2008, 01:51 AM
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Re: Magnesium Test Kit
If your magnesium is off, you can have a very hard time using a 2part solution. One will need way more than the other.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120gallon mostly sps 2 250 watt halide and 220 watts of vho actinics. 30 gallon sump/fuge with mrc-1 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 5 years Other Intrests: son, dogs and reef keeping
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September 10th, 2008, 02:04 AM
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Re: Magnesium Test Kit
True.Yet most folks dont even think about it.
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Hunt hard,shoot straight,kill clean,apologize to no one. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75gal. reef,NE T-5s 432 watt ,CSS65 skimmer,Pro-Clear 125 wet/dry with mag5 return Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Little over a year Other Intrests: Hunting,camping,fishing
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September 11th, 2008, 02:31 PM
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Re: Magnesium Test Kit
Yote i went ahead and bought the salifert test kit ...thanks for the tip ... i will let everyone know what my reading is soon as i get it ... hope it gets here soon ... my blastos are lookin bad
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120G Tank w/150lbs Kaelini/Lalo LR Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Nov. 07 Other Intrests: Golfing, Skating, Nascar
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#16
September 14th, 2008, 04:09 AM
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Re: Magnesium Test Kit
By the way ... once i have the results of my test and by chance it is low ... what is the best method to raise the levels? i had heard that you can use epsom salt ... is that true? if not ...why ... and what do you recommend?
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120G Tank w/150lbs Kaelini/Lalo LR Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Nov. 07 Other Intrests: Golfing, Skating, Nascar
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#17
September 14th, 2008, 04:54 AM
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Re: Magnesium Test Kit
You can use epson salt but you need to mix it with magnesium chloride. If you google diy 2 partsolution you should find what you are looking for.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120gallon mostly sps 2 250 watt halide and 220 watts of vho actinics. 30 gallon sump/fuge with mrc-1 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 5 years Other Intrests: son, dogs and reef keeping
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September 14th, 2008, 05:04 AM
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i use ion for my mag. it is a new brand but works great. i use to use seachem
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75 gal Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 9 years Other Intrests: fishing,hunting,computers
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September 14th, 2008, 02:39 PM
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Re: Magnesium Test Kit
I,ve heard you can use epson salt.But I use seachem myself.
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September 14th, 2008, 02:59 PM
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Re: Magnesium Test Kit
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 reef, mostly SPS Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: close to 20 years
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