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Originally Posted by Amadod2
Just wondering who makes their own Mag chemicals for their tanks? i know you can use epson salts, but what else would you need and where can you get all the supplies to do so?
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The appropriate measurements (usually done by volume because Mg absorbs water out of the air REALLY well) are:
For use with dosing pumps: Mg chloride 5 parts, Mg sulfate (epsom) 3 parts.
For use with calcium reactor: Mg chloride 8-8.5 parts, Mg sulfate 1 part.
Here is some more info:
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php
Aquaforest sells bulk Mg chloride, Brightwell has a dry product too. Fauna Marin too. There are others. Epsom salt you can just buy medical grade from the pharmacy, just be sure there are no scents or essential oils added to it.