Qustion about homemade Mag sup?

dc_909 · 01/13/2006, 06:07 PM

Why doesn't all the Epsom Salt dissolve in 1 gallon of water?

Does it take a certain amount of time?

I added as directed, but there is still crystals on the bottom of the container. I used a standard 1 gallon water container.

cmhollis · 01/13/2006, 08:22 PM

Have you tried heating the water while you add the Epsom salts? Solubility generally increases with temperature.

dc_909 · 01/13/2006, 11:06 PM

Ill give it a try

Thanks

Randy Holmes-Farley · 01/14/2006, 07:50 AM

If there is a small residue, I'd just ignore it. It may be impurities. If it is some of the original solids, then more stirring or warming will allow it to dissolve.

dc_909 · 01/14/2006, 01:04 PM

Thanks

Randy Holmes-Farley · 01/14/2006, 04:02 PM

You're welcome.

Good luck.

01/13/2006, 06:07 PM	#1
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01/14/2006, 07:50 AM	#4
Randy Holmes-Farley Reef Chemist Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Arlington, Massachusetts Posts: 86,233	If there is a small residue, I'd just ignore it. It may be impurities. If it is some of the original solids, then more stirring or warming will allow it to dissolve. __________________ Randy Holmes-Farley Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef

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01/13/2006, 11:06 PM	#3
dc_909 Moved On Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 3,260	Ill give it a try Thanks

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dc_909 Moved On Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 3,260	Thanks