Red Sea mag test kit help

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  1. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    I tested my mag with the kit and I am trying to figure out the results. Did the test and had exactly .30 ml left in the syringe. I need help to determine what this means
     
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    Bogie Snowflake Eel

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    I think your Mag is 1400 ppm, but let me check my kit instructions to be sure.
     
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    Bogie Snowflake Eel

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    Checked anyways to be sure to give you the right info. And Yes.
    If you did the test correct and used .70ml for the color change, than your Mag is at 1400.
     
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    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    So is that good test result ? I have never tested for this before
     
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    Bogie Snowflake Eel

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    Yes, just fine for a reef aquarium.
    Mag 1400
    dKH 12-14
    Ca 450-500
     
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    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    I am getting my reef test kit tomorrow and could you help explain how you came up with 1400 on my mag. I am having a little trouble interpreting the directions and thanks for all your help my friend
     
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    If you added the right amount of drops of reagent A and mixed and Reagent B and mixed, then filled the 1.0 ml (small syringe) to 0.1 and slowly dispensed, mixed, dispensed drop by drop..., and mixed until the color changed, and you ended up using 0.7 ml (0.3 left-over from the 1.0 ml you start with). 2000 x 0.7 ml used = 1400 ppm.
    just as using 0.5 ml of Reagent C = 1000 ppm Mag
    0.6 ml = 1200 ppm Mag
    0.65 ml = 1300 ppm Mag
    0.7 ml = 1400 ppm Mag
    0.75 ml = 1500 ppm Mag
     
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    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    oh ok. I feel dumb now lol. But now I understand. Thanks a million
     
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    No problem. Best of Luck!
     
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