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Unread 07/18/2007, 03:19 PM   #1
Jr. mudshark
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Question magnesium

Looking for a good magnesium for the tank. Is there a such thing as a better magnesium or are they all the same????


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Unread 07/19/2007, 04:25 AM   #2
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Epsom salt


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Unread 07/19/2007, 04:39 AM   #3
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Epsom salt
Altho that is half correct, Epsom Salt alone will not maintain the ionic balance needed in the tank. A mixture of Epsom salt and magnesium chloride will provide the proper ionic balance, I am not sure on the mixing ratio but im sure someone around here will be able to help you further.

This is the chemistry calculator, it is a very good tool to have.

http://home.comcast.net/~jdieck1/chemcalc.html


A company called twopartsolution sells mag chloride and epsom salt is inexpensive at wally world.


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Unread 07/19/2007, 08:05 AM   #4
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Check our Reef Chemistry forum, in the reef chemistry articles for the improved DIY recipes:

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

Magflakes, Epsom salts, and RO/DI water.


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Unread 07/19/2007, 10:23 AM   #5
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If you are not comfortable with a DIY mag suppliment, Kent Tech-M is what you want. Otherwise, click the link....

Do-It-Yourself Magnesium Supplements for the Reef Aquarium
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-07/rhf/index.php


Always use this calculator when dosing.

Reef chemicals calculator
http://home.comcast.net/~jdieck1/chem_calc3.html


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Unread 07/19/2007, 11:10 AM   #6
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check out www dot two part solution dot com


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