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Old 08/09/2007, 02:15 PM
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Originally posted by JB NY
I would say if you only use epsom salt that sulfate would be a concern. I've never used it for that reason. I've used ESV liquid mag in the past. But will be trying out Magnesium Chloride in the future.
Regular water changes help control the ionic imbalances caused by just using the Epsom salt. you run into the same issues with the use of just MgCl with it being the chloride ions that get imbalanced. the best is to mix 3 parts MgSO4 to 5 parts MgCl.