MG Dosing Help

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by Xiztence, Mar 23, 2010.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. Xiztence

    Xiztence Gigas Clam

    Joined:
    Nov 2, 2009
    Messages:
    876
    Location:
    New Bedford, Massachuesetts
    I just bought Kent Marine Tech M, I was wondering how I would dose it?
    It's a 55 Gallon with a 20L sump, Total Water volume is like 60 US Gallons.
    MG is 1120 it's low so I want to dose it the right way ;)
     
  2. Click Here!

  3. divott

    divott Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Mar 23, 2009
    Messages:
    3,658
    Location:
    holland landing, ontario ,canada
    just pour the correct amount into your sump. i usually add it to my top off water and it goes into the sump. just check the amount you can dose at a time.
     
  4. Xiztence

    Xiztence Gigas Clam

    Joined:
    Nov 2, 2009
    Messages:
    876
    Location:
    New Bedford, Massachuesetts
    Important: Shake vigorously immediately prior to use! The preferred method is to test the magnesium level in your aquarium, then add Tech M at the rate of 1 ml per gallon aquarium capacity per day to bring the level to between 1250 and 1350 ppm. This will raise the level by 18.4 ppm per day. As a routine supplement, if not testing, add two teaspoons (2 capfuls or 10 ml) per 50 gallons tank capacity every week in all marine systems.
     
  5. Xiztence

    Xiztence Gigas Clam

    Joined:
    Nov 2, 2009
    Messages:
    876
    Location:
    New Bedford, Massachuesetts
    Bump not sure if anyone seen it since I edited that post
     
  6. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

    Joined:
    Aug 4, 2004
    Messages:
    9,219
    Location:
    CT
    Math is not my forte so if this is wrong, blame the Long Island public school system :lol:

    You want to raise your mag approximately 130 ppm, right? If so, then you would need to dose 60ml of product every day for approximately 7 days.
     
  7. divott

    divott Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Mar 23, 2009
    Messages:
    3,658
    Location:
    holland landing, ontario ,canada
    just follow those instructions and youre good to go.
     
  8. Click Here!

  9. divott

    divott Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Mar 23, 2009
    Messages:
    3,658
    Location:
    holland landing, ontario ,canada
    im not gonna check your math, so yea what she said. lol.

    but that should get you to the low end of the scale , couple extra days and you wil lget it closer to high part.
     
  10. Xiztence

    Xiztence Gigas Clam

    Joined:
    Nov 2, 2009
    Messages:
    876
    Location:
    New Bedford, Massachuesetts
    Should I dose the 1ml per gallon of water or the 2tsp's?
     
  11. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

    Joined:
    Aug 4, 2004
    Messages:
    9,219
    Location:
    CT
    The 2 tsp instruction is for maintenance of your mag level only, not to raise it so you would want to dose the 1ml per gallon. I would REALLY like it if you waited for somebody to confirm my numbers though :lol:
     
    1 person likes this.
  12. Xiztence

    Xiztence Gigas Clam

    Joined:
    Nov 2, 2009
    Messages:
    876
    Location:
    New Bedford, Massachuesetts
    Alright I'll just wait for the confirmation lol