How To Raise Mag Using Epson Salt

[brick-brothers]

hey I need to raise my mag. I want to use epson salt. I have a 120g with 40g sump. I need help on how to dose.

 

[ming]

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-07/rhf/index.php

 

[brick-brothers]

Thanks

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-07/rhf/index.php

 

[batt600]

I wouldnt use Epson salt it will throw off the ionic of the water. If you use Epson salt and magflakes together it balance it out.

 

[brick-brothers]

ok cool, where do they sell the mag flakes?

I wouldnt use Epson salt it will throw off the ionic of the water. If you use Epson salt and magflakes together it balance it out.

 

[batt600]

ok cool, where do they sell the mag flakes?

Go on eBay that's were I got the magflake form

 

[mshur]

I use this product and works like a charm, not crazy expensive either
http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=99&products_id=1991

And you know what you dosing in ur tank and it balance formula

 

[brick-brothers]

i know theres a couple of brand out. Which 1 do you used?

Go on eBay that's were I got the magflake form

 

[batt600]

Here this is what it looks like

 

[brick-brothers]

you think they sell that at home depot?

Here this is what it looks like

 

[Bob 1000]

Definetly do, or most hardware stores for that matter..

 

[ming]

In case you can't find mag flakes locally...
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store...magnesium/magnesium-supplements-for-aquariums

Also, here's another read for different recipes for the magnesium
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php#12

 

[batt600]

no tryed there.