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Unread 10/31/2016, 08:53 PM   #1
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Raising Magnesium

Hello guys,

I just want to ask, i already mix up my magnesium chloride top bottle(yellowish), just want to know that is that magnesium chloride is yellowish colour? and bottom bottle are magnesium sulfate(epsom salt) that is clear. my mix is 5:3 to 1 gallons.

And one more is how do i dose these chemical? do i need to put in one shot 1 gallon?

thanks guys your help would be much appreciate.


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Unread 10/31/2016, 09:13 PM   #2
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I've never seen that color from my magnesium chloride. What product are you using?


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Unread 10/31/2016, 10:12 PM   #3
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i'm buying from chem lab, don't have brand. it that ok? but it magnesium chloride flake.


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I probably would get some other product, but it might be safe enough. Other people might have some experience with this type of color.


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so jonathan how can i dose these chem?


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https://www.alibaba.com/product-deta...079578084.html


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Unread 10/31/2016, 10:47 PM   #9
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You can use the standard DIY formula, but the impurities might be harmful. I can't be sure about that. This calculator will help:

http://reef.diesyst.com/chemcalc/chemcalc.html


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