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September 8th, 2008, 10:50 PM
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Magnesium Test Kit
Does anyone know where i can buy a test kit for magnesium only ... my LFS does not carry them and can't tell me where to purchase one either ... i want a good test kit so i won't have to question the results ... so many cheap kits are never quite accurate ... thanks!
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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September 8th, 2008, 11:08 PM
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Re: Magnesium Test Kit
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...m?pcatid=14694
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...m?pcatid=16558 http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...fm?pcatid=4394
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September 8th, 2008, 11:28 PM
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Re: Magnesium Test Kit
This is the one I use.
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...ry~FITKCA.html Even though it does test calcium too.I've found that its simple and accurate.
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September 9th, 2008, 12:40 AM
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Re: Magnesium Test Kit
Yote - the one you suggested does not say to what PPM it will break it down to ... do you happen to have this kit or know ... the one Dustin suggested Seachem says it is accurate to 12.5 mg/L
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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September 9th, 2008, 01:30 AM
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Re: Magnesium Test Kit
I dont care for the seachem kits after trying their calcium kit.Never used their magnesium kit.
I looked for the directions for my tropic marin kit,couldnt find them.So I'll say whats on the box: "This test is for the consistent and accurate measurement of the exact magnesium and calcium in saltwater.Sensitivity:calcium 4 mg/1(ppm):Magnesium 20mg/1(ppm).Good for approx.30 tests." As for the ones Dustin posted,I'd go with the Salifert kit.If you can find it.
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September 9th, 2008, 02:18 AM
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Re: Magnesium Test Kit
i just went to http://www.drfosterandsmith.com and typed in magnesium into the search box and went down the list
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September 9th, 2008, 02:24 AM
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Re: Magnesium Test Kit
And you did a fine job Dustin
 I want to try the Salifert Magnesium kit,but every where I've looked says there on back order.
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September 9th, 2008, 02:29 AM
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Re: Magnesium Test Kit
Are lfs here stopped selling salifert test kits because they are always on back order and are to expensive. I don't remember off the top of my head what the went to though.
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 9th, 2008, 03:21 AM
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Re: Magnesium Test Kit
wasnt/is salifert having internal company problems or am i thinking of a different company
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"If crime fighters fight crime and fire fighters fight fire, what do freedom fighters fight?"- George Carlin Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 gallon with built in dual overflows Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: >1 year Other Intrests: football, paintball, workin out, saltwater fish
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September 9th, 2008, 04:15 AM
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Re: Magnesium Test Kit
what i dont get is ... if magnesium is so important in a reef tank why doesn't LFS sell test kits or even encourage you to test for it ... my LFS never said a word about testing for magnesium levels when i bought my tank
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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