what & how to maintain

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  1. R34dawn

    R34dawn Ocellaris Clown

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    How to maintain mg to a desirable level
    other than frequent water changes? and what is a good additive?

    Thanks in advance!
     
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  2. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    You can buy Magnesium Sulfate in Bulk to help boost your levels.

    Bulk Reef Supply

    J
     
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  3. R34dawn

    R34dawn Ocellaris Clown

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    thank you Jason!
     
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  4. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

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    You can also get it at a local pharmacy or grocery store for 1.99 for 2 or 3 pounds ? Its cheap as dirt almost they give you the salts just charge for the container they pack it in :)
     
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  5. amcarrig

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    And by salts he means epsom salts :D
     
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  6. R34dawn

    R34dawn Ocellaris Clown

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    wow great! thanks a whole lot you guys, I had a bunch of it
    laying around here, & didn't know could of used it...lol
    thanks again
     
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  7. R34dawn

    R34dawn Ocellaris Clown

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    No what is the difference between (magnesium sulfate) and (magnesium chloride) does that ring any bells???
     
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  8. R34dawn

    R34dawn Ocellaris Clown

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    can it be use on a regular basis? how you dose it? is it any draw backs, salinity, etc.
     
    R34dawn, May 12, 2008
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