Magnesion

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  1. Rawdogz

    Rawdogz Torch Coral

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    i have been putting MAG in my tank for about a month now and it has not gone above 400 any idea on how to get it up to the 12

    thank
     
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  3. Godbert

    Godbert Montipora Capricornis

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    i know that alk calc and mag are all related somehow but im not exactly sure in what way
     
  4. cuttingras

    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    Bulk Reef Supply - Bulk Reef Supply get the two different ones, Mg Chloride and Mg sulfate. It'll last you forever and it's cheap. It keeps mine up very nicely! mix a small amt of it in a container with lid and use a little until it gets to the level you want. don't OD if you can get your Mg up your Ca will stay up too, and not fluctuate.
     
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  5. Reeron

    Reeron Blue Ringed Angel

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    Why do you need the Mg Sulfate if you already have the Mg Chloride? Edit: Nevermind, I see the Tech-M has both. Just never read the label fully (thought I did :) ).

    And, damn, those are good prices. Almost ashamed to say I bought Tech-M
     
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    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    and a little makes a lot!!;D
     
  7. Rawdogz

    Rawdogz Torch Coral

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    thank you....i just made my order
     
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  9. cuttingras

    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    you're welcome, but thank either Otty or Omard, one of them was the one that turned me onto that place! I OD'd my system to way over 3k....don't just dump it in LOL the directions don't say how much to use so.......also I made it up in a 1 gal old restaurant pickle jar. The lid is rusting but other than that it's cool.
     
  10. Rawdogz

    Rawdogz Torch Coral

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    how would i dose a 20gal. cuttingras
     
  11. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Read the labels for dosing. I dont understand how your Mag level is at 400. Are you sure your not confusing Mag for Cal? What tester are you using and is it expired? Luna
     
  12. Otty

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    If you are trying to get Mg up then you also need to worry about Ca and dKH at the same time. They all three work hand in hand.