what is the best way to raise mg

LOTUS50GOD · 02/27/2006, 07:31 PM

what is the best way to raise mg?

I am currently using Tropic Marin Bio Magnesium, however it gets a little pricey due to the size of my tank (over 400 gallons).

Is there a faster/ better way.

mbbuna · 02/27/2006, 07:53 PM

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=742944

Aaron143 · 02/27/2006, 07:56 PM

From what I've read, epsom salt. Epsom salt is Magnesium Sulfate. I'll try to find the info. about it for you.

LOTUS50GOD · 02/27/2006, 07:57 PM

epson salt can do it, however it will also leach sulfate....

kabboord · 02/27/2006, 07:59 PM

That Tropic Marin stuff is really good stuff, so is the calcium, I first used it when I got into the hobby. It is very pricey though. I bought a gallon of the Kent magnesium stuff, all it takes is a cap or two, I've had it for over year and haven't used half a gallon, don't think it cost me more than 30$. I have a calcium reactor also though, so I'm only boosting from 1150 to 1500.

mbbuna · 02/27/2006, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LOTUS50GOD
epson salt can do it, however it will also leach sulfate....

the link i posted is not for epsom salts. its Randy's new ionically balanced Mg supplement.

heres the link to the full artical

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php

steve the plumb · 02/28/2006, 01:23 AM

I use epson salt you can also use magnesium chloride combined with epson salt.Over time epson salt will leach sulfate into system but I am not sure how much.I am using it for the last 6 months no problem.I would say its safe to use for now untill you find a cheaper method.

MIKE NY · 02/28/2006, 07:32 AM

it will be impossible to find in Arizona...LOL, but I use snow/ice melt..(MagFlakes)...it comes in 50lb bags and even with shipping to you ...it's probably still cheaper that using those products........check out Randy's forum, plenty of info there.......living in cold areas does have it's benefits.

02/27/2006, 07:31 PM	#1
LOTUS50GOD Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,210	what is the best way to raise mg what is the best way to raise mg? I am currently using Tropic Marin Bio Magnesium, however it gets a little pricey due to the size of my tank (over 400 gallons). Is there a faster/ better way. __________________ Vertex Alpha 300 Skimmer, AI SOL Blue, Neptune Apex Controlled 360 gallon Reef Current Tank Info: born 6/26/2008- 340 reef + 100 fuge, 300lbs of figi LR

02/27/2006, 07:57 PM	#4
LOTUS50GOD Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,210	epson salt can do it, however it will also leach sulfate.... __________________ Vertex Alpha 300 Skimmer, AI SOL Blue, Neptune Apex Controlled 360 gallon Reef Current Tank Info: born 6/26/2008- 340 reef + 100 fuge, 300lbs of figi LR

02/27/2006, 07:59 PM	#5
kabboord Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: St. Pete, Florida Posts: 557	That Tropic Marin stuff is really good stuff, so is the calcium, I first used it when I got into the hobby. It is very pricey though. I bought a gallon of the Kent magnesium stuff, all it takes is a cap or two, I've had it for over year and haven't used half a gallon, don't think it cost me more than 30$. I have a calcium reactor also though, so I'm only boosting from 1150 to 1500. __________________ Where is my mind? Where is my mind? Where is my mind? Way out in the waters, see it swimmin? I was swimmin in the carribean, animals were hiding behind the rock, except the little fish... Current Tank Info: 90 Gallon Reef

02/28/2006, 07:32 AM	#8
MIKE NY Two Decade club Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Franklin Square, N.Y. Posts: 4,381	it will be impossible to find in Arizona...LOL, but I use snow/ice melt..(MagFlakes)...it comes in 50lb bags and even with shipping to you ...it's probably still cheaper that using those products........check out Randy's forum, plenty of info there.......living in cold areas does have it's benefits. __________________ Proud LIRA Member February 2011 Manhattan Reefs TOTM Current Tank Info: 170 gal Reef, 20 gal frag/reef,90 gal fuge, 65 gal sump, 2-250 Radiums on Hamilton M80 HQIs, T5 actincs, Vertex in280 skimmer, MRC-2 Cal Reactor, Reeflo return pump

02/27/2006, 07:53 PM	#2
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02/27/2006, 07:56 PM	#3
Aaron143 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lincoln, Ne Posts: 89	From what I've read, epsom salt. Epsom salt is Magnesium Sulfate. I'll try to find the info. about it for you.

02/28/2006, 01:23 AM	#7
steve the plumb Moved On Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 3,664	I use epson salt you can also use magnesium chloride combined with epson salt.Over time epson salt will leach sulfate into system but I am not sure how much.I am using it for the last 6 months no problem.I would say its safe to use for now untill you find a cheaper method.