magnesium

what is magnesium used by and what shoud it be at?

 

mg is used by everything in a tank. it is one of the essential elements of growing coralline. it should stay anywhere from 1300-1500. Higher won't hurt, but that is the range it should be in

 

ok ty. is there a suppliment that i can get to raise the level. im not sure what its at right now cuz i dont have a test kit for mg. but will be getting one soon.

 

definitely test first, Bulk Reef Supply - Bulk Reef Supply get the mg chloride and sulfate, you mix them as directed and use small amts until desired level is reached, then monitor and add as needed. do you test Calcium too? Proper levels of Mg will also stabilize your Ca.

search on here. there are probably 100+ articles on the use of Mg and Ca

 

You need a test kit and all you need is a box of Epsom salts 1.99 for 2 lbs ? I think about any store would have it , Same stuff old Granny used to soak her feet in..

 

thanks guys k+

 

no problem!

 

I have used both methods to raise Mg. Both work. I currently use the top suggestion.

I also agree and stress to test first, dose later.

I personally like my Mg to be 3.5x my Calcium. (so for me, 400 Ca and 1400 Mg are my targets at 11-12 dKH).