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08/18/2008, 09:24 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Andes NY
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Epsom salts OD
Hi All,
I just overdosed my 125 gallon reef with 4 lbs of epson salts. Water looks cloudy and corals look slightly stressed. Just started making water for water change. The brittle stars are not coming out for food. Anyone every do this and what was the out come. I am a stupid A** Joe |
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08/18/2008, 10:11 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: NJ
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Why do you use epson salt. I never heard of using this salt for reef tanks. JUst do a big water change as soon as possible.
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It is better to ask for forgiveness then to ask for permission.......... Current Tank Info: 75 gal mixed reef, 216w LED, Remora Pro skimmer, HOB fuge, 400w htr, ATO RO/DI, 90lbs LR and 1" SB. |
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08/18/2008, 11:07 AM
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4lbs is a LOT of MgSO4, I'm sure your Mg is through the roof and it's possible you threw Ca and alk levels off as well. Any sudden change can make corals unhappy, but I wouldn't panic. I think a few large water changes to get things closer to normal should help a lot. Make sure you test not only the Mg level, but also Ca, alk, SG and pH as well.
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"The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears, or the sea." - Isak Dinesen Current Tank Info: 150g mixed reef, 30g sump/refugium, LED lighting, 100lbs LR, coral beauty, flame angel, blue & yellow tangs, gobies, damsels, 6-line wrasse, lawnmower blenny, dottyback, clown pair, rabbitfish, shrimp, crabs, CUC. |
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08/18/2008, 11:15 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Vacaville CA
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Would epsom salt also make fish go crazy with the sqirts too?
 Im sorry. I had to say that |
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