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06-15-2005, 03:43 PM
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I use Kent's Tech-M Magnesium and buy at least two of the big jugs from J&L when ordering dry goods so I don't run out. I drip kalk in all three of our reefs, which helps sustain Ca and alk levels, but does nothing for Mg levels. Sure use a lot of the stuff
 Anyway, it's a liquid and easy to measure with a 10 ml plastic syringe from the drug store. Make sure to shake liquid Mg thoroughly while using as the heavier particles settle out quickly.
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06-15-2005, 05:25 PM
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I have the crystal form that I add to top up water when levels drop. They take a long time to disolve which sucks but they are cheeper. I think mine are Sea Chem.
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06-15-2005, 06:25 PM
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Everyone should make sure their mag. levels are good. I'm sure Bev can supply the links as to why.
 Get your reading glasses ready!
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06-15-2005, 08:17 PM
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OMGosh, here come the Reef Chemistry links
:Aquarium System Volume Calculator: http://home.comcast.net/~jdieck1/volcalc.html The Reef Chemistry Calculator: http://home.comcast.net/~jdieck1/chem_calc3.html Reef Aquarium Water Parameters: http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/index.htm Magnesium in Reef Aquaria: http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/oct2003/chem.htm Solving Calcium and Alkalinity Problems: http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/nov2002/chem.htm High pH: Causes and Cures: http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-03/rhf/index.htm Low pH: Causes and Cures: http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-09/rhf/index.htm
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06-15-2005, 08:20 PM
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You're slippin' Bev, that took a while.
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06-15-2005, 08:24 PM
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Hey, I was napping, but answered as soon as I was awake enough to read my mail
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