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Old 05-11-2008, 05:52 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hello all i was woundering if I wanted to raise me Mag. would i use Magnesium Sulfate or Magnesium Chloride. Also whats the differnce between the two? And how much would I dissolve in 1 gal. of RODI water?
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I dont use Epson's salt, but the bag states Mag. Sulfate. The stuff that I use only states Mag. Salts. Pm Tangster, he knows that "old school" stuff. Luna


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use b-ionic magnesium,directions on lable.epson salt will blacken your sand


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I use both and mix it in a big ole restaurant pickle jar, keeps for a long time, and saves tons of money... but be careful not to overdose....


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