Calcium and Magnesium High

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by ReefBruh, Jan 28, 2011.

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  1. FaceOfDeceit

    FaceOfDeceit Hockey Beard

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    Salifert. I know what he uses from previous posts.
     
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  2. ultramafic

    ultramafic Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I know when i first put mangroves into my system my mag dropped pretty quickly.
     
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  3. Reeron

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    If you are diluting your saltwater from 1.028 down to 1.025 you will lose about 10% of the concentration of elements in your water. SG of 1.028 is a Salinity of about 37.5 ppt. SG of 1.025 is a Salinity of about 34 ppt.
    34 ppt /37.5 ppt = .907 concentration of the original solution. So, just by diluting the saltwater:

    Calcium will drop from 540 to about 490 ppm.
    Magnesium will drop from 1550 to about 1400 ppm.

    Both are very acceptable levels and will cause you absolutely no issues.
     
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  4. BTowned

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    Yeah, most people use those kits, and most have errors on them, I know there is no perfect test kit, I am just thinking that maybe he has an error in his testing.
     
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