Magnesium and PE

[Skimmerking]

I have been testing my tank out with tests kits and checking levels. Now last night i found a article on Reef Central about Magnesium and PE. I got me thinking about May be that is why the corals would doing better in my tank. I dont have a Mag test kit, and never tested for Mag. I'm thinking that maybe I should get one But i can't be bothered paying $40 for a kit that only has 40 tests to it.

But sides Testing what is the highest the MAg can go up to I hear that 1350 is about the average PPM. I thought about just adding a certain about every 2 weeks or get in the mode of doing it with my water change. But my water changes consist of 20 gal per month ... will that still be enough.

[Beverly]

Micheal,

What's PE??

As for testing for Mg and adding supplements, it's a good idea. You've spent how much on your tank and you're balking at $40 for a measly test kit 1350 ppm of Mg is what to aim for, but I often have it a bit higher, say up to 1400 ppm with no ill effects that I'm aware of.

As a matter of fact, I'm going to do water testing right away this morning. Will be testing for Alk, Ca and Mg. I've got to figure out why my pH has been so high lately

[Skimmerking]

Hey Bev (AKA MOM number 2 ) lol its Michael with a A

PE I can't believe that you dont know what it stand for with all these short Abbrev's for words . Polyop Extension!!!!!!! Ya Since I have been in Reefing I have never tested for Magnesium.....

Last night on RC i was reading about it in SPS forum that this guys PE went crazy from upping his Magnesium...

[Reefer Rob]

The Italians using the Blue Coral method are keeping Mg at 1500 ppm I find Mg like Ca and KH gets depleted, and needs to be tested and dosed.

[Beverly]

Sorry, Michael I type too fast sometimes and have always had a problem spelling Michael. Michael! Sheesh, you'd think I'd reread what I wrote

Anyway, just tested my tank. Ca and Mg are a bit low, Alk is about right, but I've still got to do something about the high pH.

Thanks for telling me what PE is. Doh!

[Skimmerking]

Originally Posted by Reefer Rob

The Italians using the Blue Coral method are keeping Mg at 1500 ppm I find Mg like Ca and KH gets depleted, and needs to be tested and dosed.

Reefer Rob do you have a link for this blue coral method?

[Reefer Rob]

OK, But your gonna be sorry It's one of those RC monster threads. The BC method translation is posted on the last page, but the whole thread is an inspiring read!

Italy's Best! Matured SPS Aquariums

Unless you can read Italian, then you could go to Reef Italia

[Quagmire]

damn need to become a member to read the reef Italia forums

[Skimmerking]

Well Bev I took your advice and bought a Magnesium test kit from J&L.

My luck it wont be the magnesium and it will have prefect levels .

[BCOrchidGuy]

That's another huge thread and I never did find the actual recipe for the food. Did anyone see the actual recipe?

Doug