Low Magnesium

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by reefnJeff, Dec 5, 2012.

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  1. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    This is also very important. User error, or a faulty test kit, can alter results.;)
     
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  3. evolved

    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    I question your test value; that's extremely low, implausibly so to my intuition.

    Are you certain you tested correctly?
     
  4. Marshall O

    Marshall O Giant Squid

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    Exactly why I recommended testing a new batch of SW ;)
     
  5. scadsobees

    scadsobees Fire Shrimp

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    Same problem here - low mg, low ph, low calcium. No way those reef crystals are keeping up.

    I feel like I'm constantly dumping chemicals in there (ions, 2 part, kalk) and still don't have them to the levels I'd like to see.....:angry:

    Get a good mg suppliment and then start figuring out something to get the calcium and alkalinity and PH up.