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12-27-2010, 05:08 AM
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I run a calcium reactor for calc/alk. For Mg I picked up MgCl from walmart, found the MSDS sheet for it and it's got the same or less in terms of "extras" as the MagFlake posted on randy's DIY recipie. I add that + epsom salts(MgSO4). I use IO salt, and it's natuarally low in mag, so I'll be adding some of my Mg mix in every water change.
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12-27-2010, 05:45 AM
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lampshade which product is that precisely that you use...interested in looking at it myself?
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12-27-2010, 05:52 AM
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I used Gro-Well Ice Vaporizer. Came in a 15lb tub at walmart for $18. Decent stuff, here's the MSDS for the flakes that has more info than the pellets. The pellets have the same general MSDS, without the extra info at the top of this one:
http://www.buckmansinc.com/pdfs/mag_chl_flakes.pdf
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12-27-2010, 05:54 AM
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I should add that people on RC and other threads say not to use anything that isn't Mag Flake, or made by dead sea works. They've done tests on the DSW stuff and it's good. They have not done tests on this, so i'm trusting the company that makes it to provide decent information.
Here';s the thread on boston reefers that gives all the stats of Dead Sea Works magflake: http://www.bostonreefers.org/forums/...OR-NOV-MEETING
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My 150 In Wall Build Last edited by Lampshade; 12-27-2010 at 06:02 AM.
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12-27-2010, 03:13 PM
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using a Ca Reactor you will maintain your MAG at the proper levels of 1350.
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12-27-2010, 08:30 PM
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I use ARM media and even with their new high Mg mix i notice i'm usually still only at 1100-1200 ppm Mg. It may be the same as with Ca/Alk where a calcium reactor will maintain levels, but building them individually will never work. I just started adding Mg, i'll see how everything stays balanced for the next while before adding more.
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